The Government of Ghana has announced plans to admit high school graduates from Burkina Faso into its public universities at a special, capped fee structure.
The landmark decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Education following a high-level meeting in Accra on Thursday.
Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré, met with Ghana’s Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, to formalise enhanced bilateral cooperation.
Key outcomes of the discussions include capped admissions, which will enable Burkinabè students to gain access to Ghanaian public tertiary institutions at controlled tuition rates, easing the financial burden for cross-border study.
A major focus of the partnership is a collaborative effort to bridge language gaps. Burkina Faso has requested support to bolster English language instruction within its Francophone education system.
In response to the launch of a teacher exchange, Minister Iddrisu announced plans for a new Labour Exchange Programme.
This initiative, he noted, will enable Ghanaian teachers deployed to Burkina Faso to teach English, while Burkinabè educators will come to Ghana to teach French, fostering mutual linguistic and cultural exchange.
Minister Iddrisu affirmed the government’s full commitment to the partnership, stating Ghana’s readiness to support these initiatives.
The agreement marks a concrete step towards deeper integration and shared educational advancement between the two West African nations.
