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Minnesota State Mankato Exchange with International University of Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Faculty Director(s) / Program Contact: CEAA Staff
Program Description:
IMPORTANT LINKS

General University Link 
Admission Requirements
Academic Calendar
Available Programs
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact one of the following Center for Education Abroad and Away (CEAA) advisors or stop by our office in Morris Hall 002!

Anna Ochs: anna.ochs@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6669
Erica Johnson: erica.johnson@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6724
NOTE: International University of Grand-Bassam academic calendar may not align with the Minnesota State Mankato academic calendar. Please check the term dates carefully so that you ensure your participation abroad does not overlap with Minnesota State Mankato semester dates.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF GRAND-BASSAM
  • IUGB is a dynamic American-style university, preparing the next generation of leaders in Africa.
  • IUGB’s mission is to deliver an English-language liberal arts education in fields critical to the growth and development of Côte d’Ivoire and West Africa.
  • The university offers six career-oriented degree programs through two schools: The School of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • IUGB counts with 809 students from 22 different countries. 
  • IUGB offers students a wide range of co-curricular clubs, social events and cultural activities that broaden their experience and enhance their growth as well-rounded adults.
ABOUT GRAND-BASSAM, IVORY COAST
  • Located in the southeastern part of Côte d’Ivoire on the coast, about 45 kilometers east of Abidjan, Grand-Bassam was the first port, economic and legal capital of Côte d’Ivoire.
  • A historical town, Grand-Bassam was made a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site in 2012.
  • Grand-Bassam is known for its attachment to its cultural roots and its engagement in its traditional cultural practices among which the famous feast of Abissa who gathers thousands of participants every year.
  • The city is also one of the most touristic towns of Côte d’Ivoire thanks to its rich cultural and traditional heritage, its resorts along the beaches and its restaurants.
Updated: AM 1/10/2024