Money matters The official currency is the Ghana Cedi (GHS) (Cedi pronounced See Dee). The cedi is broken down into 100 pesewas. As at now $1 is about Ghana Cedi (GHS) 15 cedis. It is recommended that you change currency at an established Foreign Exchange Bureau. Foreign Exchange Bureaus are located at various points throughout the city of Accra. There is one such bureau at the Accra Mall about 15 minutes’ drive from the University of Ghana. You may also exchange money at any of the banks (namely: Ecobank, Standard Chartered Bank, Prudential Bank, Barclays Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Access...

Ghana is one of the countries in Africa. It has one of the advanced democracies and is a fairly stable country. The male to female ratio is: 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The capital is Accra which is home to about four million people. There are different transport systems in Ghana including mini-buses (trotro), taxis and uber. Taxis in Accra do not have price metres and the fare is subject to bargaining. The fare is determined by distance, regardless of the number of passengers. Taxis take a maximum of 4 people. Taxis in Accra may operate like mini buses, picking up unrelated passengers as...

Importance of Timely Housing Form Submission It is critical that you complete and submit ALL predeparture forms found in your MyIESAbroad account by their listed deadlines. Our Centers use this information to prepare for student arrival and the upcoming semester, so failure to receive student information in a timely manner can cause delays in critical processes and significant financial repercussions for IES Abroad and our Centers. Housing-related forms in particular are extremely important for students to submit by the listed deadline. Our Centers often need this information earlier in the...

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 University of New South Wales 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 University of Sydney 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 University of Sydney Program Calendar will appear below.

Barcelona A seaport on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is the capital of Barcelona Province and of the autonomous region of Catalonia. Catalonia is 31,930 square kilometers with more than six million inhabitants. It has a long historical tradition, interesting cities and towns, a great architectural heritage, a wide range of services, and a strong personality of its own. For more information about Catalonia, visit the Generalitat de Catalunya website. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of approximately 1.6 million, and it is the principal industrial and commercial...

Barcelona enjoys a moderate Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and a lot of sunshine. High temperatures average 85ºF in June. When packing clothes, remember to bring layers as temperatures can vary considerably between morning, midday, and evening. It is a good idea to bring slippers, as most homes have bare floors, and it is considered rude to walk around barefoot.