The EducationUSA College Fair 2026 is set to take place in Kumasi and Accra, offering Ghanaian students a unique opportunity to interact with representatives from 26 accredited US colleges and universities. The fair will provide information on admissions, tuition, scholarships, student visas, and study opportunities. Education and Cultural Attaché Donya Eldridge emphasized that the event will allow prospective students to get answers to questions that may not be readily available online.
The participating institutions include prestigious universities such as Harvard University, Tufts University, Eastern University, Wright State University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Educational testing organisation ETS will also be present to address testing-related questions. The fair is open to undergraduate and graduate applicants, as well as parents, school counsellors, and professionals considering master’s or doctoral studies.
According to EducationUSA Advisor Bernice Afotey, students should not expect immediate admission offers after meeting university representatives, as US admissions typically involve a holistic assessment and require formal applications and academic records. However, the fair will provide valuable insider information to help applicants understand individual institutions’ requirements and programmes.
Ghana ranks 14th globally and second in sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria, among countries sending students to the United States. Donya Eldridge noted that tuition and other expenses vary by institution, urging students to ask university representatives about programme fees and available financial assistance. She encouraged applicants to look beyond academic scholarships and explore other options, including athletic scholarships.
Students who need further guidance can visit EducationUSA centres in Accra and Kumasi, which provide support throughout the application process. The centres hold weekly orientations on how to begin applying to US universities. The Kumasi centre’s sessions are on Thursdays, while Accra’s are on Wednesdays. Students can also contact the centres by email or through social media.
The Kumasi fair is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, with the undergraduate session running from 8:30 a.m. to noon and the graduate session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In Accra, the undergraduate fair will take place on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the graduate session from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. Students are encouraged to register in advance by scanning the registration code circulated by the organisers.
Advance registration will help speed up check-in and allow participants to move more quickly into the activities. On-site registration will also be available. The EducationUSA College Fair 2026 aims to provide Ghanaian students with a comprehensive guide to US university admissions, and organisers are optimistic that the event will be a success.
Key points
- The EducationUSA College Fair 2026 will feature 26 accredited US colleges and universities.
- The fair will provide information on admissions, tuition, scholarships, student visas, and study opportunities.
- Ghana ranks 14th globally and second in sub-Saharan Africa among countries sending students to the United States.
