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International Study in Africa

The Indiana University Overseas Study Committee has approved the programs listed below, and course credits count toward an Indiana University degree. Information on other, non-IU programs, is available in the Overseas Study Office, 303 Franklin Hall.

Legon, Ghana	This is an academic year or semester at the University of Ghana, Legon. It is a joint Indiana University & University of California program with a resident coordinator. Students receive IU credit for regularly scheduled courses in African Studies, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. All courses are in English, but students have the opportunity to enroll in Twi courses. For more information, please click here.
Dakar, Senegal	This is a five-week summer program focusing on West African history, culture, politics, and languages (Wolof). In addition to course curricula, each student will also conduct an independent research project. Classroom study will be complemented by field trips throughout Senegal. For further information, visit IU's Overseas Study information page, or click here.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania	This is a semester or academic year program at the University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. It is an Indiana University - sponsored program with a resident advisor. Classroom instruction is in English; students may enroll in courses across the curriculum. One Kiswahili course each semester is required. For more information, please visit IU's Overseas Study information page, or click here.
Cape Town, South Africa	This is a semester or academic year program with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) at the University of Cape Town. Please visit IU's Overseas Study information page for more information.

** Students may also be interested in the competitive Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad programs (previous projects include Kiswahili in Tanzania, Zulu in South Africa, and Yoruba in Nigera). Contact the African Languages Program Director or IU Overseas Study Office for details on the current year's programs and whether or not they will can be applied for IU credit. **

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