Accra
West Africa's business capital and cultural hub
Accra is one of Africa's most welcoming and dynamic cities for young professionals. Business, media, and development internships in a city that is genuinely warm and English-speaking.
SA passport visa requirements
Visa required for SA citizens. Apply online or at the Ghanaian High Commission in Pretoria. Fee: approximately R800. Processing: 2-3 weeks.
What a typical day in Accra looks like
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Living costs in Accra in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Accra internship
Erasmus+ ICM
If Accra, Ghana is in Europe and your SA university has an ICM agreement, you may qualify for EUR 800/month. Ask your International Office.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Common questions about Accra
Visa required for SA citizens. Apply online or at the Ghanaian High Commission in Pretoria. Fee: approximately R800. Processing: 2-3 weeks.
A realistic monthly budget is R7,000 to R12,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Accra.
It can, but your faculty decides. Ask your Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinator what they need, usually a learning agreement, a named workplace supervisor and a final supervisor report, and agree it with your host company in writing before you accept an offer.
Your free account includes a before-you-go checklist, a budget calculator and student deals. Before you fly, save your host company contact, your accommodation address and your insurer's emergency number, and share your profile link with family at home. The Full Placement Service from R14 900 is explained on the services page.
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