- Cape Town, South Africa
The University of Cape Town is internationally recognized as one of
Africa's leading research universities. A range of commercial,
medical, recreational, and sporting facilities is available on
campus. These include a swimming pool, gymnasium, basketball, tennis,
badminton and squash courts, and a weight room.
The CIEE Service-Learning program offers an integrated approach to
learning and community involvement. The program enables students to
be active in service, while giving them opportunities to reflect upon
the complexities and challenges facing Cape Town specifically and
South Africa in general.
There are 2 programs with a wide variety of disciplines on offer, an
Arts & Sciences track and a Service-Learning track.
Area(s) of Study
- African And African Diaspora S
- Economics
- International Business
- Philosophy
- Art History
- Engineering Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Physics
- Biochemistry
- Fine Arts
- Liberal Arts Honors
- Public Health
- Biology
- Foreign Language Education
- Management
- Radio-Television-Film
- Business Administration
- General Engineering
- Marine Science
- Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Science
- Comparative Literature
- Government
- Music
- Social Work
- Computer Science
- History
- Natural Sciences
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
- Human Development And Family S
- Operations Research And Indust
- Theatre And Dance
- Developmental Studies
- Humanities
2 Programs Available for CIEE: LEGON
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Graduate
Program Cost
Dates:
- Program: January 17, 2020 to March 14, 2020
- Program: October 3, 2015 to December 9, 2015
Application Code
160032
Program Coordinator
Deborah J Carney
Additional Resources
Next Step
The MBA International Exchange Coordinator will contact nominees with
Sponsored by CIEE - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM enrolls directly into UCT classes with CIEE, South African, and other international students. SUMMER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL JUSTICE has courses for CIEE students only. SUMMER GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS are non-paying positions and OPEN CAMPUS BLOCKS allow for 6, 12 or 18 wks engagement.
Faculty
Situated on the southernmost tip of Africa, University of Cape Town (UCT) allows you to study history, politics, South African society, anthropology, literature, film, gender studies, business, economics, engineering, communication, media community health, international relations, STEM, and more in English at CIEE Cape Town.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Afrikaans
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Overall 3.0 GPA/sem study, 2.5 GPA/summer
- Junior standing and above
- *Look at website for other program specific requirements*
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - No
Housing
Depending on the program, students live in an apartment-style residence campus and share the residence with fellow CIEE program participants, University of Cape Town residence hall with South African or other African students or a homestay with a South African Family.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students will pay $75 application fee, $19/wk overseas insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT Austin and program fee (application, tuition, housing) to CIEE. See the provider website for details. Federal financial aid and scholarships apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment.
Dates:
- Program: February 1, 2024 to June 16, 2024
- Instructional: February 1, 2024 to June 16, 2024
- Priority Deadline: September 30, 2024
- Final Deadline: September 30, 2022
- Program: June 17, 2024 to August 10, 2024
- Instructional: June 17, 2024 to August 10, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
- Program: August 19, 2024 to December 21, 2024
- Instructional: August 19, 2024 to December 21, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
Application Code
210038
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Brochure
Photo Gallery
Make an Appointment
Scholarships
Instagram
Next Step
(1) View Explore Education Abroad 101 and Ready to Apply videos. (2) Review the provider website for program details, academic offers, costs, application requirements, and deadlines. (3) Apply to CIEE, list Phoebe Scott as program coordinator. (4) Apply to UT. See the Education Abroad How to Apply / Affiliate webpage for details.