International students
Study in Ghana at DIT, Accra
Practical certificate courses in CAD, project management and security, taught in English by practitioners in Accra. Many run as intensive courses of a few days to three weeks, so you can complete a course in a single trip and go home with a certificate employers can verify online.
Courses that fit a short stay
Intensive courses you can finish in one trip
The Intensive stream covers the same curriculum as the part-time editions, in a block of full-time classes. Durations are as published on each course page.
| Course | Stream | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Revit Architecture (BIM) | CAD | 8 Weeks Regular or 3 Weeks (Intensive) |
| AutoCAD Electrical | CAD | 8 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive) |
| MS Office Automation | Information Technology | 4 Weeks Regular or 1 Week (Intensive) |
| Project Planning & Management (PPM) | Project Management | 8 Weeks Regular or 3 Weeks (Intensive) |
| Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Review Course | Security & Safety | 5 Days (Intensive) |
| Security Management & Occupational Health and Safety | Security & Safety | 6 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive) |
| Project Schedule | Project Management | 2 Days Intensive |
| AutoCAD 2D | CAD | 8 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive) |
Planning to live in Accra for longer? Every course also runs in part-time morning, evening or weekend streams. See all short courses.
How it works
From enquiry to your first class
- Step 1
Choose a course and a stream
Pick the course that matches the job you want. If you are travelling to Accra for it, the Intensive stream is usually the right choice: the full curriculum in one block of full-time classes.
- Step 2
Ask admissions for the next start date
Message admissions on WhatsApp or by e-mail with the course, the stream and the dates you can travel. Admissions confirms the start date and your total fee before you book anything.
- Step 3
Apply online
Complete the online application form. Admissions replies with what you need to bring and how to pay from outside Ghana.
- Step 4
Arrange your travel
Check the entry requirements for your nationality with the Ghana Immigration Service, then book your travel and accommodation around your confirmed class dates.
Before you travel
Coming from Nigeria? Read ourguide to short courses in Ghana for Nigerians. Coming from Liberia? Read ourguide to studying in Ghana from Liberia.
Entry to Ghana
Citizens of ECOWAS member states can generally enter Ghana with a valid passport and stay for up to 90 days without a visa, which is longer than any DIT intensive course. Most other nationalities need a visa. Ghana also requires travellers to show a yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival. Rules change, and they differ by nationality, so confirm yours with theGhana Immigration Servicebefore you book. DIT does not issue visas or permits.
Where you will study
The DIT campus is at 1st Floor, Obrapa House, Atico Junction, Kaneshie–Mallam Highway, Accra, Ghana, on the Kaneshie–Mallam Highway in Accra. Talk to admissions about where to stay before you book accommodation, so that you are within easy reach of the campus.
Fees and payment
Classroom fees are listed in Ghana cedis on theFees page. Do not send money until admissions has confirmed your course, your start date, your total fee and the payment details that work from your country. After you pay, send your payment reference to admissions so your enrolment can be processed.
Your certificate
Every course ends with a practical assessment. Students who pass receive a DIT Certificate of Completion, which an employer in any country can check atdit.edu.gh/verify. Each course page states which external credential, if any, the course prepares you for. TheCPP Review Course, for example, prepares you for the ASIS International examination, which is recognised by employers worldwide.
Can't travel? Study online
Selected programmes have self-paced editions on DIT Virtual Learning, paid by card in US dollars and available from anywhere. SeeOnline Learningfor what is currently open.
Frequently asked questions
Can international students study at DIT in Ghana?
Yes. Dalex Institute of Technology welcomes students from outside Ghana on all of its courses. Classes are taught in English at the DIT campus in Accra, and selected courses can also be studied online.
Which DIT courses can I complete during a short stay in Ghana?
Courses offered in the Intensive stream compress the full curriculum into a block of full-time classes. Current intensive courses: Revit Architecture (BIM) (8 Weeks Regular or 3 Weeks (Intensive)); AutoCAD Electrical (8 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive)); MS Office Automation (4 Weeks Regular or 1 Week (Intensive)); Project Planning & Management (PPM) (8 Weeks Regular or 3 Weeks (Intensive)); Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Review Course (5 Days (Intensive)); Security Management & Occupational Health and Safety (6 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive)); Project Schedule (2 Days Intensive); AutoCAD 2D (8 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive)).
Do I need a visa to study a short course in Ghana?
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of ECOWAS member states can generally enter Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days with a valid passport, which covers every DIT intensive course. Other nationalities usually need a visa, and anyone staying longer may need a permit. The Ghana Immigration Service sets these rules, so confirm the current requirements with it before you travel. DIT does not issue visas or permits.
What certificate will I receive?
Students who complete a course and pass its assessment receive a DIT Certificate of Completion, which any employer anywhere can check online at dit.edu.gh/verify. Where a course prepares you for an external credential, such as the ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), that credential is awarded by its own body after its own examination.
How do I pay my fees from outside Ghana?
Classroom course fees are listed in Ghana cedis on the Fees page. Before you pay, admissions confirms your total fee and the payment details that work from your country. Online courses on DIT Virtual Learning are paid by card in US dollars.
Can I study with DIT without travelling to Ghana?
For selected programmes, yes. Self-paced editions are available on DIT Virtual Learning and can be taken from anywhere. See the Online Learning page for what is currently open.
Planning to study in Accra?
Tell admissions which course you want and when you can travel. WhatsApp +233 50 020 9080 or e-mail info@dit.edu.gh.