Ghanaian students have secured an impressive $9.2 million in scholarships to pursue higher education in the United States, spread across more than 680 institutions in all 50 states, according to the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Ghana has maintained its position as the 18th largest sender of international students to the U.S., marking its second consecutive year on the global top 25 list. The 2024 *Open Doors Report*, published annually by the IIE, revealed that 9,394 Ghanaian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities during the 2023-2024 academic year—a 45.2% increase and a new record for Ghana.
Graduate programs saw a notable surge, with 6,337 Ghanaians pursuing advanced degrees—a 54% rise compared to the previous year. This achievement places Ghana as the ninth largest source of graduate students in the U.S. globally.
In a Facebook post on November 18, the U.S. Embassy highlighted that the U.S. remains the top destination for international students, hosting over 1.1 million students during the 2023-2024 academic year, a 7% increase from the prior year. Most international students focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, with mathematics and computer science leading the way.
Through EducationUSA, the U.S. Department of State’s advising network, the U.S. Embassy offers guidance to aspiring students on applying to U.S. institutions. Ghana hosts EducationUSA Advising Centers in Accra and Kumasi, with a new center in Osu set to open later this month to improve access for prospective students.
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