International Research Co-op at University of Cape Coast

University of Cincinnati undergraduate students can travel to Ghana for an immersive eight-week research co-op experience at the University of Cape Coast. Participants will earn co-op credit and BoK credit. 

Immersive Academic, Workplace, & Cultural Experiences

Through this program, students will participate in conducting education outreach, develop important professional skills like critical thinking, problem solving, cultural intelligence, communication, and empathy, as well as develop a professional, global network of connections. 

Research Areas

  • Soilless fresh/brackish water solar-powered AI-controlled aquaponics system
  • Low-cost technique to immobilize heavy metals and recycling plastic waste in coastal areas
  • AI-based agric-product price monitoring systems

Workplace Experiences

  • Sika Chemical
  • Chocolate Factory
  • Ghana Water Company Quality Control Labs
  • Zeal Environmental Technologies Limited

Cultural Experiences

Students will have the opportunity to be engaged in the Ghanaian culture and country. 

Students arriving in Ghana stand in front of bus holding UC banner

In Cape Coast, students can experience: 

  • Elmina Castle
  • Kakum National Park 
  • Cultural Dance Classes 
  • Fetu Afahye festival 
  • Odwira Festival 
  • Ghanaian Culinary art 

In Accra, students can experience: 

  • Kwame Nkrumah Museleum 
  • Art Center 

In Kumasi, students can experience: 

  • Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom 
  • Bonwire Kente Weaving Center 

In Takoredi, students can experience: 

  • Nzulezu Stilt Settlement 

Each student receives support worth approximately $10,000 which includes: A stipend of $600/week, a $1,000 scholarship from UC International, free on-campus housing, meals, and free airfare, cultural tours, and visas. 

Interested in learning more?

Attend an information session on January 20, 2025. Check back soon for details. 

Contact

Headshot of Cedrick A.K. Kwuimy

Cedrick A.K. Kwuimy

Assoc Professor - Educator, CEAS - Engineering & Computing Education

4150F EDWARDS 1 Edwards Center

513-556-2034