Derzhavin University Vice-Rector for International Affairs Elena Zueva held talks with the leadership of the Korle-Klottey Municipality in the Republic of Ghana (Africa). The event took place remotely as part of a working meeting organized at the initiative of the Kotovsk city administration.
A cooperation agreement is currently in effect between the municipalities. For Derzhavin University, this partnership opens new opportunities in education, science, and culture in Africa.
At the working meeting, the educational, scientific, and sociocultural opportunities of TSU named after G.R. Derzhavin were presented to applicants from Ghana. The leadership of the Korle-Klottey Municipality, represented by its head, Alfred Allotey-Gaysi, expressed strong interest in sending students from Ghana to study at Derzhavin University.
Currently, only seven students and trainees from Ghana are studying at Derzhavin University. Unfortunately, such a small number of international students from this dynamically developing African republic does not reflect the real demand for training personnel for this country. Furthermore, Ghana has a large youth population, many of whom are interested in receiving a high-quality and affordable education abroad," emphasized Elena Zueva, Vice-Rector for International Affairs. "As an internationally oriented university, we are ready to offer this opportunity to prospective Ghanaian students and are interested in multifaceted cooperation with the Korle-Klottey Municipality to strengthen the friendship between Russia and Ghana."
During the meeting, the parties also discussed delegation exchanges in municipal governance, the development of business missions, cultural, educational, and sports cooperation, including plans to organize summer recreational activities for Ghanaian schoolchildren at Camp Koster; host festivals, forums, and exhibitions; and strengthen international relations and humanitarian ties.
Background:
TSU named after G.R. Derzhavin is a regional leader in education exports and the number of international students. Thus, as of December 31, 2025, 2,239 students from foreign countries were studying at the university, or 24% of the total number of students.
