Mandatory National Health Insurance (NHIS) Once you have your RC, you will be enrolled in a mandatory national health insurance in South Korea. More discussion about this will occur during orientation.

IES Global Housing Policy At IES Abroad, we’re known for setting the standard in student health and safety, and that goes for student housing as well. In your host city, we have vetted housing options for our students. Housing might be one of the parts of studying abroad that you and your family are most anxious about. We understand that this experience involves a lot of unknowns and want to help you be comfortable with what living like a local will look like. That also means that you’ll need to keep an open mind and understand that things will be different in your host country. If you do, you...

Grade Conversion Because international grading scales are different depending on the country of origin, there are different systems to use when converting your grades back to the scale of your home university. IES Abroad will take the grades you receive from Korea University and convert them using a grade and credit scale to the IES Abroad grading system which will be listed on your transcript. For a breakdown of the grade and credit scale for your program, contact the IES Abroad Registrar at registrar@IESabroad.org.

Grade Conversion Because international grading scales are different depending on the country of origin, there are different systems to use when converting your grades back to the scale of your home university. IES Abroad will take the grades you receive from Yonsei University and convert them using a grade and credit scale to the IES Abroad grading system which will be listed on your transcript. For a breakdown of the grade and credit scale for your program, contact the IES Abroad Registrar at registrar@IESabroad.org.

Program Calendar If available, the SP26 Sydney UNSW Trimester Program Calendar will appear below.

Program Calendar If available, the SP26 Sydney UNSW Program Calendar will appear below. Tentative SP26 UNSW Semester Program Calendar

Emergency numbers police - 191 Fire Service - 192/999 Ambulance – 193 Safety Ghanaians pride themselves on being some of the friendliest people in the world. and the level of crime against visitors/tourists is remarkably low. However, like any other country or metropolis, normal precautions are still advisable. The University of Ghana has a 24-hour Campus Security service and there is a Police Station right across the main road outside the main university campus. There are security Guards also at the hotel you are staying in Accra and in Cape Coast. Warning Even though Ghana is safe it is...

Communication English is the lingua franca and you will find that most people speak it. There are telecommunications networks available in Ghana. It is recommended to get MTN or Vodafone now Telecel. Ghana's country code is +233. You may want to get a local sim card for your cell phone when you arrive for very little (Less than $1). Your handset must be decoded for use internationally to enable you use the local sim card. Additionally, you will need an ID card (passport) to register the line or network to make it active. This can easily be done at the Accra Mall. There will be free wireless...

Electricity Voltage in Ghana is 220 - 240 Volts at 50 Hertz (cycles). The plug has three rectangular prongs that form a triangle. If you travel to Ghana with a device that does not accept 220-240 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Stabilizers are required for sensitive devices. It is recommended that you carry a three-pin square adapter. Adapters can also be purchased in several places in Accra.