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Study in Kumasi

This guide explains student life in Kumasi, Ghana, including an estimated monthly student budget of $50, Tropical wet and dry climate with a pronounced rainy season and consistent year-round temperatures., Student Visa guidance, 4 universities. Explore verified details for Ghana below.

Kumasi, Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$50
Climate
Tropical wet and dry climate with a pronounced rainy season and consistent year-round temperatures.
Safety score
60/100
English friendliness
85%
Student visa
Student Visa
Work while studying
Not officially specified in provided sources; international students generally cannot work on a standard student visa in Ghana.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$50

Rent is for aroom in the Clinical Students Hostel on the KNUST hospital premises.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Very affordable university-provided accommodation.
  • Rich cultural immersion in the historic capital of the Ashanti region.
  • English is the official language of instruction and widely spoken.

Considerations

  • International students are strictly mandated to live in designated on-campus facilities for security reasons.
  • Private off-campus housing is difficult to secure and relatively expensive.
  • Limited official data available for budgeting daily living expenses.

Student housing in Kumasi

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Kumasi, Ghana. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Kumasi

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health's published exchange guide for KNUST, which specifies $50/month for rent. Official figures for food, transport, and leisure are not published in the available sources, so they are recorded as 0 to avoid guessing. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Kumasi are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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