Student city guide
Study in Tamale
This guide explains student life in Tamale, Ghana, including an estimated monthly student budget of $186, Tropical savanna climate with a hot, dry season and a distinct rainy season., Student Visa guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Ghana below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $186
- Climate
- Tropical savanna climate with a hot, dry season and a distinct rainy season.
- Safety score
- 65/100
- English friendliness
- 90%
- Student visa
- Student Visa
- Work while studying
- International students are not permitted to work in Ghana on a standard student visa.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$79
- Food$55
- Transport$21
- Leisure$31
Rent is for The official estimated monthly accommodation cost for a student living in Tamale, Yendi, or Nyankpala.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Extremely affordable cost of living
- Immersive cultural experience in northern Ghana
- English is the official language of instruction and daily life
Considerations
- Very hot and dry climate for much of the year
- Limited healthcare and international amenities compared to the capital
- Public transport is mostly limited to informal shared taxis and tricycles
Student housing in Tamale
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