DAAD Regional Office Accra
In addition to that, the Regional Office Accra also organises symposia on various university campuses around the country. As a special service, the DAAD country director is available to give presentations on study and research opportunities in Germany upon invitation by a student or professional organisation.
Self-funded students are encouraged to seek advice from the Regional Office before the student visa interview.
For visits during consultation hours, kindly book for an appointment. If you wish to arrange an appointment outside regular office hours please send us an email to infodaad-ghana.org.
All services of the Regional Office are provided free of charge.
The Team
Lena Leumer
Director, Regional Office Accra
Lena Leumer took over as director of the DAAD Office in Ghana in June 2024. She has been working for the DAAD at the headquarters in Bonn since 2011, most recently for the Center for International Academic Collaborations. Her focus is on the Sub-Saharan Africa region and the topics of internationalization of higher education and development cooperation are her main interests. She studied at the Universities of Hamburg and Bonn.
Felix Barnes
Programme Officer
Felix Barnes is the Programme Officer of the Regional Office Accra. He joined the team after some years of study and professional experience in Germany. He completed his Master’s in Sustainable Resource Management in Munich – an international degree programme. Having studied in Germany as a foreign student, he is in the best position to help Ghanaian students wanting to study in Germany. He is available for personal consultation at the DAAD Regional Office in the Goethe-Institut (next to NAFTI, East Cantonments).
Desmond Tetteh Asamanyua
Regional Office Assistant
Desmond is the assistant at the DAAD Regional Office Accra. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. His interest in Germany and the German language dates back to secondary school, where he was a member of the German Club. As a teenager, he experienced Germany for the first time in Hinterzarten, Baden-Württemberg. He is happy to use his experience and expertise to help students navigate their way through study and scholarship options in Germany.
David Acquaye
MLab Project Coordinator
David Acquaye is an experienced professional with a strong background in supporting project implementation across diverse sectors, including Agriculture, Education, and Health. He has a proven track record of working with partners on projects funded by major donor agencies like USAID. With a focus on project management, coordination, and implementation of program activities, David brings a wealth of expertise to any team. He holds a degree from the University of Development Studies, Tamale, further solidifying his foundation in development work.
Johanna Mayr
kulturweit-Volunteer
Johanna is the intern at the DAAD Regional Office Accra. She holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the RWTH in Aachen, Germany. As she has only recently completed her studies in Germany, she is happy answer questions about student life in Germany and help Ghanaian students understand more about their options to study in Germany.
Contact us!
There are various ways to get in touch with us and stay up to date on current opportunities that are waiting for you in Germany. In case you have any questions please refer to our contact page.