The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Ghana has hosted six beneficiaries of the KOICA Degree Program for a pre-orientation session ahead of their travel to five Korean universities to pursue undergraduate degrees. The initiative forms part of ongoing educational cooperation between the governments of Ghana and Korea.
The session provided the students with guidance on academic and cultural integration, ensuring they are prepared to adapt to life in Korea, one of Asia’s most dynamic country and economies. The beneficiaries have gained admission to KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Sungkyunkwan University, Yonsei University, Handong Global University, and Incheon National University under full KOICA scholarships.
These scholarships are part of KOICA’s Capacity Improvement and Advancement for Tomorrow (CIAT) initiative, designed to support sustainable development through human resource capacity building. The program offers high-quality academic and technical training in Korea, implemented in collaboration with government agencies, research institutes, and universities, to deliver world-class education to students from developing countries.
The beneficiaries are expected to gain academic excellence, cross-cultural experience, and career development opportunities during their studies. Upon returning to Ghana, they are anticipated to contribute to national development and strengthen bilateral relations between Ghana and Korea.
The CIAT team briefed students on life in Korea, covering cultural norms, academic expectations, and strategies for smooth integration into university life. The initiative demonstrates Korea’s commitment to supporting education in Ghana, particularly in areas such as STEM, higher education, and technical knowledge sharing.
In addition to the KOICA program, Ghana and Korea have strengthened cooperation through broader educational frameworks. The Ghana Commission for UNESCO and authorities from Seocho-gu City in Korea recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operationalize a strategic educational exchange program. The MoU targets students in UNESCO-associated schools in Ghana, offering opportunities for international exchanges and knowledge sharing.
The program forms part of Korea’s broader efforts to support human development and skills acquisition in Ghana, including scholarships, exchange programs, research collaborations, and educational infrastructure support.
Earlier, in June 2025, the University of Ghana held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ghana-Korea Centre of Excellence for ICT-Based Startups and Asian Research (GK-IMPACT). The event, held at the University’s Legon campus, marked a major step in academic and technological collaboration, with the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gordon Awandare, and the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig, performing the sod-cutting and tree-planting ceremony.
GK-IMPACT is expected to serve as a hub for ICT-based research, entrepreneurship, and innovation, further solidifying Korea’s role as a strategic partner in Ghana’s education and technology sectors. Through these initiatives, Ghana and Korea continue to expand their bilateral educational and technological cooperation, aiming to equip Ghanaian students with the skills, knowledge, and international exposure necessary to contribute to national development and global competitiveness.
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