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Interstudy: Summer Program: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Location: South Africa: Durban
Term: Summer
Dates: Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.
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Phone: 1.800.663.1999
Fax: 781.391.7463
Description
As a pioneering provider of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities in Southern Africa, Interstudy offers students the widest selection of facilitated direct enrollment options in the region. On summer programs students have the opportunity to study, volunteer, and explore South Africa while still enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.
Durban is South Africa's third largest city and one of the main tourist destinations in Southern Africa. The city offers an intriguing blend of cultures that that reflect the Zulu, Indian, and Western heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Durban's Golden Mile offers soft, sandy, swimming beaches, great surfing, and warm weather all year round. Durban also has an active nightlife where you can enjoy hip hop and house sounds at clubs like Tilt and 330 or restaurants like Joe Cools with weekend DJs and big screen TVs for rugby and soccer enthusiasts.
Highlights
Interstudys summer program at the University of KwaZulu-Natal begins in Johannesburg with a unique orientation and introduction to South African life and culture through visits to some of the citys most famous historical sites, including Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. While at UKZN, you will have the opportunity to participate in several weekend excursions in the KwaZulu-Natal region including a game drive and visits to historic or world heritage sites.
The Howard College campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal is situated in an environmental conservancy with lush gardens full of indigenous flora and fauna. Set above the city with spectacular views of the bay, port, and downtown Durban, the campus is just a ten-minute drive from the coast. Youll be housed in a single dormitory room and share bathroom and kitchen facilities with other international students.
As a student in the five-week summer program at UKZN, you will select two of the three courses offered for a total of eight U.S. credits.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$:
Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet
* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup and Drop-off
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution
- South Africa Mentor Program
* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
Application Process Involves
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Transcript
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
Interstudy's Mission Statement
The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.
Year Founded
1980
