The Year abroad program

Year Abroad is a Language immersion program for level 200/300 tertiary students who offer a Bachelor of French in the following universities in Ghana

University of Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana Institute of Languages
University of Cape Coast

Students who undertake this program are registered in any of the listed universities of their choice to pursue a DUEF ( Diplôme universitaire d'études françaises) for a duration of a year.

This program aims at helping the students to improve in their fluency in the French language, to better understand and master the French Language, and to obtain an international language certificate which is required from them to complete their bachelor degree in the respective home universities.

The following universities in France are the study destinations for students who partake in the Year Abroad program. Students have the option of choosing just one school from the list below for the program.

Two other universities were recently added to the already available destinations

The Year Abroad program in France is a really awesome experience as the students get to study in one of the best student destination in the world, discover the rich culture diversity of France, meet students from all over the world, enjoy the opportunity of traveling and living in Europe.

The Year abroad program in France does not only bring the students to improve the way they express themselves in French but also equips them with an open and growth mindset to enhance their future postgraduates or career prospects.

What do they say about the year abroad program ?

Baaba Assan_Universite de Strasbourg

CHOOSE France and explore this life changing experience

Coucou! My name is Baaba Assan,à level 400 Political science and French student at the University of Ghana, Legon. Prior to my study abroad program in Strasbourg, understanding the complexities and speaking the french language fluently with confidence was a head-scratching issue for me.

Today i can boldly tell you that I have had no regrets after studying in France. French has given my career goal of becoming an investment lawyer a facelift as I am now better placed to work in international environments thanks to my well-honed bilingual abilities.

CHOOSE France and explore this life changing experience. Till we meet again in France, Au revoir!

Catherine Baeta_Universite de Pau et des pays de l'Adour

'Personally, studying in Pau allowed me to leave my comfort zone'

Choosing to go for year abroad in Pau, France is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was the most eye-opening, adventurous and stunning journey of a lifetime. Pau is a small student city in the south of France with diverse experiences ; from the medieval château to the Grand Prix de Pau.

In the University, lecturers and staff are exceptional guides and attend to each students needs and difficulties. The lecturers lecture with the aide of class trips, movies and picnics on warm days, and encourage students to be and do the best they can. My level of French before I left Ghana was a B2.1 but after a year in Pau my level of French improved to a C1.1.

Learning new cultures, meeting new people, forming friendships with people from different walks of life and exploring the city especially during Christmas and Fête de la musique was the highlight of my stay in Pau.

Personally, studying in Pau allowed me to leave my comfort zone and experience and explore the beauty of a world outside of mine.

Judith OUT-ESSANDOH_Universite de Rennes 2

'France is one of the best things that ever happened to me.'

Choosing France was one of the best decisions I have ever made. In a short time, the improvement on my level of French was overwhelming. The kind courtesy of Université de Rennes2 which offered me the best including various opportunities. I can confidently boast of how well i can express myself in basic French.

Another striking advantage of choosing France was the experience and the assimilation of the French culture, like the famous “bisous”, the many “soirées”, and the French “haute coutures”. Having experienced these made me feel like a French completely out of my homeland. Not forgetting the beautiful cities and the welcoming nature of the French.

France is one of the best things that ever happened to me.

Mildred Quaye_Universite de Caen

'Being in France shaped me as it was a year of self development.'

Before leaving for France, I could barely speak any french despite 3 years of studying French in Legon and in high school as well but my second day in France, I had to open a bank account in FRENCH.

How did I do it?

I was passionate about the French language and I had the determination to do better. The year abroad was such a good experience for me. It was educative and fun. Being in France shaped me as it was a year of self development.

Why choose France? Because it does not just help you improve on the French language but also teaches you many different things with so many experiences you’d never forget

The 2020-2021 campaign is officially launched

The year abroad seminar and the Journee Portes Ouvertes held by Campus France Ghana on the23rd of October at the Campus France office in KNUST and on the 25th of October 2019 in the premises the Modern Languages Annex mark officially the start of the 2020-2021 campaign.

The insightful and informative Open Day was attended by over 250 students from the University of Ghana and Ghana Institute of Languages. The students were able to interact with the various representatives of the 11 universities in attendance.

At the end of the session, the students were delighted about the information they received regarding the Year Abroad program and the requirements in order to take part in the program.