Ashesi University

Ashesi University’s mission is to propel an African renaissance by educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Located in Ghana, this private, non-profit university combines a rigorous multidisciplinary core with degree programs in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Engineering. A student-led honour code, integrated community service, diverse internships, and real-world projects prepare students to develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing their individual communities, countries and the continent at large.

How to Apply

Ashesi University is currently recruiting for their 2026-27 cohort!

To be able to join the Reach Team at Ashesi, you will:

be enrolled in the Creative and Research Internship Non-major Elective (CaRINE) course and receive credit for your work (just as you would for any course you take at Ashesi)
enroll in this program during the Fall 2026 term
also, get the opportunity to engage in the Map the System Student Competition and the U7+ Student Challenge.

Eligibility: Applications open for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the next academic year. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred; however, students with a 3.0 GPA may make a case for their inclusion on the team.

How to Apply: Complete the Expression of Interest form linked below.

Deadline: August 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions or need more information, please email us at researchstudio@ashesi.edu.gh.

Recruitment Timeline

Activity	Expected Date and Times
Confirm faculty selection	To be determined
Student call for applications	August 14 – August 24, 2026
Interviews	August 27-28, 2026
Final student selection	September 2, 2026
Classes Begin	September 7, 2026
Class Time	4:45-6:15 pm one day a week And one-on-one meetings with your supervisor once a week for a minimum of 90 minutes
Reach virtual onboarding session	September 14, 2026