International Research Co-op at University of Cape Coast

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 and meals, free airfare, cultural tours, visa fee, Yellow Fever vaccination, and conference participation.

The first edition is for Fall 2025. Please return to this page for 2026 information.

This international co-op experience is available for all UC students who are eligible for co-op in the fall semester. This co-op will not count against your CPT, an additional benefit for international students.

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• Applications are due February 28, 2025.
• Online co-op preparation between May 2025 and July 2025. Students will earn BoK credits (3 credits) toward graduation. 
• Co-op in Ghana in Fall 2025. Students will obtain co-op credit.

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is a strategic partner of the University of Cincinnati. UCC is ranked best university in West Africa, and third best university in Africa. See UCC’s website. The University of Cape Coast is located in the historic town of Cape Coast in Ghana. The campus has a rare seafront and sits on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

UC students will work collaboratively with students from University of Cape Coast, under the supervision of faculty at UCC, and coordination of faculty at UC. 

The University of Cape Coast is located in the historic town of Cape Coast in Ghana. The campus has a rare seafront and sits on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

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. 

• 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
• Engineering education research

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

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