Skip to content

Programs : Brochure

This page is the brochure for your selected program. You can view the provided information for this program on this page and click on the available buttons for additional options.
CIEE Summer Global Internship Program in Legon, Ghana (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay Minimum Required GPA: 2.5
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

LEGON, GHANA

Browse Program

Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Legon lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: a full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with cultural 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

Support the execution of technology projects

By assisting in planning, coordination, and implementation

Create engaging content for social media

And conduct research to understand market trends

Help with educational activities

At an orphanage

Read more about Legon

Excursions & Activities


CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Legon will open doors for you to explore Ghana’s 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

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Ghanaians culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

Learn more

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

Contact Us


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/05/2026 02/19/2026 06/16/2026 08/09/2026