Over the years, the University of Cape Coast has continued to position itself as a globally preferred university, fostering diversity and connecting cultures through its internationalisation activities.
The celebration of the maiden International Partners’ Week (iPart Week) is to strengthen existing partnerships with global universities and to build new connections and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and collaborations on an international scale. The programme will bring together over 200 international and local scholars, researchers, industrial partners, government officials and educators from partner institutions.
Welcome Dinner
- Opening of the Partners' Week
- Keynote Speeches & Panel Discussion
- Opening of Study Abroad Fair
- Campus Tour
- Scientific Presentations/Colloquium
- Study Abroad Fair
- Theatre Production on Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Cultural Day Celebration
- Food & Dance
- Re-enactment of Installation of Chief
- Re-enactment of Naming Ceremony
Study Abroad Fair
- Tour of Kakum National Park
- Tour of Elmina Castle
- Tour of Assin Manso Slave Site
Participants will be received at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday 26th October, 2024. It is advised that participants make arrangements to fly into Ghana in the morning or afternoon to be recieved. We will offer transportation from the airport to the hotel in Cape Coast.
Drop-offs for departures will also be on 2nd November, 2024.
Partcipants who travel to Ghana before or after any of these dates may have to make arrangements to arrive in Cape Coast or depart to Accra. In such scenarios, kindly contact oir.dean@ucc.edu.gh for directions.
Ghana no longer checks for Covid-19 vaccinations. More information here https://www.gacl.com.gh/updated_guidelines/. Yellow-fever vaccination may be inspected.
You will need a visa to enter Ghana unless you are a citizen of a country that is exempted. Please contact the nearest Ghanaian Embassy or High Commission for a visa to Ghana.
As a visiting faculty/staff/student, your visa is a permit to enter the country at any time during the period it was issued for. On entry into the country, you will be given a number of days at the point of entry to stay, usually 60-90 days. You are required by law to extend your permit to stay in the country for an extended period of time after that.
If you require a visa, an invitation letter will be provided on request for the application of a visa. It is advised that you obtain a visa, where applicable, before arriving in Ghana. https://home.gis.gov.gh/permits-and-visas/
We will make reservations for rooms based on selection in the registration. Participants will pay on arrival at the hotel. If you have a specific request, kindly indicate by email to oir.dean@ucc.edu.gh
Pempamsie Hotel is a 2-star rated facility located at 2nd Ridge in Cape Coast. It is 5.6km away from the University. Discounted rates for event participants
Standard Single - GHC500 per night
Standard Double - GHC650 per night
Right in the middle of campus, Sasakawa Guest House offers easy access to the most parts of campus.
Rate is GHC300 - 400
Situated close to the centre of campus, the IOE Chalets is a walking distance to most necessities on campus. It offers a living room space and a bedroom.
Rate is GHC300 - 400