CUPA Study International Ghana is one of Ghana's oldest and most experienced study abroad agencies, founded in 1995 as Betta Nova, rebranded as Colleges and Universities Placement Agency (CUPA) in 2005, and renamed CUPA Study International in 2014. Based at 42 Olusegun Obasanjo Way, near 37 Hospital, Accra, CUPA Study International has over 22 years of hands-on experience placing Ghanaian students in universities across 15 destinations. Originally a UK-only agency, CUPA now covers UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, Cyprus, Malaysia, and more. The agency is listed on the Education Agents Guide and has built strong relationships with both students and international educational partners over nearly three decades of operation.
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Strengths
✓22+ years of operation since 1995 — one of Ghana's longest-established study abroad agencies
✓15 study destinations covered — expanded from UK-only roots to global coverage
✓Reliable career guidance and course selection based on individual academic abilities
✓Strong institutional relationships built over nearly three decades
✓Covers UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, Cyprus, Malaysia, and more
Limitations
!Accra-based — Kumasi students will typically engage online or visit Accra for consultations
!Less prominent digital presence than newer agencies — but compensated by track record depth
How CUPA Study International Ghana get paid
Free for students
CUPA Study International Ghana does not charge students a placement fee. Like most education agents, it is paid a commission by the universities it places students into. That does not make its advice bad — but the agent is paid by the institution, not by you, so it has more financial reason to recommend a partner university than a non-partner one. Ask which universities it represents, and whether your shortlist is on that list.
Who it suits
▸Students who value proven track records
▸Multi-destination researchers
▸UK-focused applicants
What they do
Destinations
Australia Canada United Kingdom USA Germany Ireland Malaysia Netherlands Switzerland UAE
Career guidance and course selection matched to academic abilities, across 15 study destinations.End-to-end application support including documentation and filing.Scholarship identification and application support at partner institutions.Student visa guidance for UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and 10+ other destinations.
Languages
English
Types of language tests offered
CUPA Study International Ghana helps students prepare for the following English proficiency and admissions tests.
IELTS
Globally recognised English test accepted by universities, employers, and immigration authorities in 140+ countries.
The strength of CUPA Study International Ghana is their familiarity with the UK admissions process. They knew exactly which documents each university required and didn't make me gather unnecessary paperwork. Communication was mostly through WhatsApp which suited me. There were occasional delays during the busy intake period but nothing critical. I got into my first-choice programme and the visa process was straightforward.
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Nii Chinnery
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The strength of CUPA Study International Ghana is their familiarity with the UK admissions process. They knew exactly which documents each university required and didn't make me gather unnecessary paperwork. Communication was mostly through WhatsApp which suited me. There were occasional delays during the busy intake period but nothing critical. I got into my first-choice programme and the visa process was straightforward.
Verified student · ConsultancyCheckRead →
NI
Nii Chinnery
7 years ago
G
★★★★★
Very professional
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CUPA Study International Ghana's 22+ year track record since 1995 makes it one of the most seasoned study abroad agencies in the country. Students who value proven longevity and 15-destination breadth will find it a reliable choice alongside more digitally-prominent agencies.
Best for
Experienced-track Ghanaian students wanting a long-established agency with 22+ years of history and broad 15-destination coverage, particularly for UK and USA placements.
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This profile was researched and written independently by ConsultancyCheck. It is editorial content, not marketing material supplied by the consultancy. It draws on official websites, public records, industry accreditations, social media channels and, where indicated, the consultancy's own published materials.
No consultancy can pay to be listed, to rank higher, or to have criticism removed. Last researched: 2026-06-20. Sources: https://www.cupaghana.net/ · https://www.educationagentsguide.com/ghana/business_card8b01.htm · https://ternrise.com/firms/cupa-study-international-accra-ghana.
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