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Legon, Ghana

Summer Global Internship

Full-Time Internship

Tentative Dates

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8 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 semester hours

9 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

-

8 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 semester hours

9 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Request Information

Overview

Your 91做厙 Semester Global Internship program in Legon lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), an internship seminar, and the option to take a course taught online through 91做厙s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Ghanaian culture. Live, learn, and work in Legon!

Unique Experiences

Use computational tools to analyze and interpret biological data

at a center for training and research in cell and molecular biology

Mentor underprivileged youth

at an organization for boys and girls from underserved communities

Create engaging content for social media

at a non-profit dedicated to inspiring youth minds through hands-on learning in STEM fields

Experience
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Your Destination

Legon, located just outside Ghanas bustling capital of Accra, is a vibrant university town celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and dynamic arts and music scene. From exploring colorful markets and historic sites to engaging with local communities and Ghanaian traditions, Legon offers students a unique and immersive study abroad experience. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Legon is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

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Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by 91做厙s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Ghanaian business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Legon.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEEs excursions and cultural activities in Legon will open doors for you to explore Ghanas rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the Transatlantic journey they were forced to take
  • Discover regional highlights such as the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and the W.E.B. Dubois Center
  • Enjoy the stunning Kakum National Park with its canopy walkway and rainforest

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91做厙's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.胼

Program Blogs

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Housing
Academics

Academics

CIEE Legon: Study on the University of Ghanas campus, located in the quiet suburbs of Accra. 91做厙 Legon features three main classrooms, a general space that can also serve as a large classroom, a modest library, a lounge area for relaxation, and a vast outdoor space (with a mini football field and a basketball court).

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 91做厙 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the 91做厙 academic calendar.

GPA

2.5 

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Additional visa restrictions may apply and 91做厙 will advise students as part of the early application process. 

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91做厙 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91做厙 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All Global Summer Internship participants take the 6-credit full-time internship with the required embedded internship seminar.

Program Credit

Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits 

Course Credit

Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours   

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91做厙 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91做厙 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by 91做厙 and the host organizations. The academic course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce.   

Arizona State University: Most ASU online courses are asynchronous. You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. Youll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online.

Class Format

Students participate in an eight-week 91做厙 full-time internship and academic course taught in a hybrid learning environment. Class and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday-Friday, and attendance is strictly enforced for all. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel away from the city when classes are in session.   

ASU online courses meet in sessions that are 6-weeks long in the semester, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other 91做厙 courses begin or end.

Grading

Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to online discussion forums, reflective papers, individual or group presentations, analysis of readings, an internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress towards goals.   

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person. Pass/fail or Audit is not allowed for 91做厙 students.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91做厙 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91做厙 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91做厙 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91做厙 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Summer Session II 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
6

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91做厙 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 91做厙's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91做厙 sites.

Internships

Discover Internship Opportunities

We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with 91做厙 Study Abroad.

Explore Industry Options

Ghana's work scene is vibrant and diverse, driven by a growing creative economy in the arts and traditional sectors like trade and services. It reflects a dynamic blend of innovation and cultural heritage, making it a hub across various fields. 

A female intern picks crops from a field

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Gain experience in agricultural markets, agribusiness companies, and NGOs to study food production and global processes.

A intern teacher works with her students in the classroom

Education and Training

Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.

A student intern sitting at a microscope in a lab

Health Science

Immerse yourself in global healthcare systems to study cross-border medical practices and address public health challenges.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 91做厙 fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91做厙 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • CIEE STEM Scholarship

To be considered, submit the 91做厙 Scholarships & Grants application within your 91做厙 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91做厙, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Summer 2026 8 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $6,950
Program Summer 2025 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,450

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 91做厙's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91做厙 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300
Educational Costs $4,350
Housing $2,100 *
Insurance $200
Total Fees $6,950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $264
International Airfare $1,800
Local Transportation $200
Books & Supplies $30
Visa Fees $75
Personal expenses $175 漍漍
Total Costs $2,544

*Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and all weekend meals. For students in residence halls/hostels, you should budget approx. $360 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

estimate based on public bus (trotro)

漍漍$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91做厙 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300
Educational Costs $4,950
Housing $2,000 *
Insurance $200
Total Fees $7,450

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $240
International Airfare $1,800
Local Transportation $200
Books & Supplies $30
Visa Fees $75
Personal expenses $170 漍漍
Total Costs $2,515

*Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and all weekend meals. For students in residence halls/hostels, you should budget approx. $340 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

estimate based on public bus (trotro)

漍漍$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Amma Appiah

Center Director

Amma is passionate about intercultural learning in international education and embraces the idea of empathetic study abroad management. As a person living with a chronic illness, Amma also dedicates time to raising awareness on autoimmune rheumatic diseases and advocates for persons living with such in Ghana.

Rachel Akata

Program Coordinator

Rachel supervises student life coordination at the center and assists the director with housing, internship, and volunteer placements.

Mike Adu Ampofo

Faculty and Custom Program Coordinator

Mike earned his bachelor's in Information Technology from Pentecost University in Ghana. He manages all custom and faculty-led groups that come on-site.

Irene Makafui Aku Dotse

Program Coordinator

Irene is responsible for student life coordination at the center and takes care of housing, internship, and volunteer placements.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Heres what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Utilize the Internship Search Tool

Search our catalog of internship opportunities to view the placements that align best with your academic and professional goals.

2

Start a Program Application

You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!

3

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad. 

4

Contact 91做厙

We're here to help! Email us if you have questions or need help applying to this program. Upon your acceptance, you'll speak with on-site 91做厙 staff about your internship goals. 91做厙 will reach out to companies that align with your goals, interests, and qualifications.

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