Highlights

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university and one of the continent's leading teaching and research institutions. UCT has six faculties, over 60 departments and offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate study. The main teaching campus, known as the Upper Campus, is located on the slopes of Devil's Peak and contains, in a relatively compact site, the faculties of Science, Engineering, Commerce, and Humanities (except for the arts departments). Upper Campus is centered on UCT's iconic Jameson Hall, the location for graduation and other ceremonial events, as well as many examinations. Upper Campus is also home to the Chancellor Oppenheimer library, which holds the majority of the University's 1.3 million volume collection.

The academic departments of UCT are divided into six faculties: Commerce, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Science. The multidisciplinary Center for Higher Education Development rates on a level equal to the faculties. You may select courses from a wide range of departmental offerings across the majority of UCT faculties. As scheduling allows you can combine courses offered in different departments and faculties. You will typically select the majority of your courses at the 200-level, although a 100 or 300-level course may be taken as well.

As a fully registered undergraduate student of UCT, you will have access to over 100 student clubs and societies appealing to almost every interest. UCT has an abundance of sports clubs, including team sports, individual sports, extreme sports, and martial arts. You can choose from traditional sports or more diverse pursuits such as archery, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, skydiving, surfing, and water skiing. In addition to the many student societies, there are several campus organizations dedicated to serving the communities surrounding the University in the Cape Metropolitan Area. Since UCT housing is not available to international students, you will have a single room and live with other Interstudy students in shared, self-catered apartments within walking distance of campus.

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
- Visa Processing Services
- Group Flight Option
- Student Union Membership and ISIC Card
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- 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
- Meal Allowance Option (South Africa & Ireland)
- International Bank Account and Money Transfer (South Africa & Ireland)
- South Africa Mentor Program

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to South Africa

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Letters of Reference

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