The U.S. Embassy in Ghana’s EducationUSA network connected nearly 4,000 Ghanaian students to U.S. higher education institutions at the annual College Fair held on September 27, 2025, in Accra.
The fair, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, featured over 30 universities and colleges from across the United States who provided Ghanaian students, parents, and educators with insights into undergraduate and graduate degree programs, scholarship opportunities, and the application process
Speaking at the event, Rolf Olson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, emphasised the importance of educational ties between the United States and Ghana: “I am deeply proud of this connection and look forward to seeing these numbers grow, further strengthening the bonds between Ghana and the United States.”
In addition to connecting students with U.S. institutions, the EducationUSA College fair provided a platform for U.S.
Higher Education Institution representatives to explore potential academic partnerships with Ghanaian institutions.
These collaborations aim to strengthen educational ties, foster innovation, and create new opportunities for both countries.
In his remarks, the Deputy Director in charge of Tertiary Education at Ghana’s Ministry of Education, Fred Asa Kisiedu, underscored the value of the EducationUSA College Fair, urging students to “return with skills and knowledge that will contribute to the development of Ghana and Africa as a whole.”
EducationUSA provides free guidance to individuals applying to U.S. colleges and universities and is the only U.S. government source of information on Study in the United States.
The U.S. Embassy currently has two EducationUSA Advising Centres in Ghana, located in Accra-Osu and at ACE Consult in Asokwa-Kumasi.
EducationUSA Advisors work with students individually and in groups, in-person and virtually, to enhance their understanding of the college or university application process to be successful applicants.
