Program Calendar If available, the SP27 Sydney UNSW Program Calendar will appear below. *Dates listed on the above Program Calendar are tentative and subject to change.

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.

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 SP27 University of Sydney Program Calendar will appear below. *Dates listed on the above Program Calendar are tentative and subject to change.