Highlights

The University of the Western Cape is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition. Originally established by the South African Parliament for people classified as "Colored, the University of the Western Cape has a history of creative struggle against oppression, discrimination and disadvantage. Among academic institutions it has been in the vanguard of South Africa's historic change, playing a distinctive academic role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic nation. UWC's key concerns with access, equity and quality in higher education arise from extensive practical engagement in helping the historically marginalized participate fully in the life of the nation. The University now has seven faculties and over one hundred departments.

As an Interstudy student, you can combine courses offered in different faculties and departments as scheduling allows. UWC Faculties include: Arts, Community and Health Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Law, and Natural Sciences. The University also houses the UWC-Robben Island Mayibuye Archives, which includes a collection of artifacts, historical documents, photographs, artworks, and audio-visual materials of the apartheid era in South Africa.

The UWC campus houses a large student center with a cafeteria, bookshop, post office, ATMs, and a travel agency. While at UWC, you can get involved in a broad range of social, religious, sporting, and recreational activities. The university has a stadium and facilities for football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, badminton, netball and athletics as well as chess, pool, darts and a fully equipped gymnasium. The Student's Representative Council coordinates a broad range of services and facilities including the student newspaper and radio station. You will live with other UWC students in a single bedroom with shared kitchen, bathroom and common area.

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

• Group living

Participants Travel to South Africa

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

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

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