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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Apartment Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Africana Studies, Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Educational Management, Geography, Geology, Literature, Other, Service Learning Minimum GPA: 2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

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Program Overview

Your Summer in Cape Town program lasts 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in South African culture. Live and learn in Cape Town!

Unique Experiences

Live with and share meals

with South African locals in the culturally rich communities of Cape Town

Make a difference in your host community

by taking part in community engagement activities in townships impacted by South Africa’s dynamic past

Focus on two courses

in a six-week block with integrated and optional opportunities to explore relevant socio-economic issues

Learn More About Cape Town

Your Destination

Cape Town is South Africa’s coastal gem, celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant cultural life, and diverse communities. The city comes alive with outdoor adventures, from hiking Table Mountain to exploring coastal trails and enjoying local festivals, markets, and cuisine. Whether you are majoring in business, science, environmental studies, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Cape Town is the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Cape Town offers comfortable housing conveniently accessible to the study center, public transportation, shops, and other amenities. All rooms are fully furnished, offer a full kitchen, and feature complimentary Wi-Fi access. CIEE supplies cutlery, crockery, and bed linens, but students must bring their own towels. Students can enjoy social interaction with their peers and local South African students in a variety of communal areas. They may also appreciate the quiet spaces that allow them to study on their own or work on tasks in a group.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Unmatched Flexibility: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 6-week blocks of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Activities: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Cape Town will open doors for you to explore South Africa’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Learn to cook traditional foods from Cape Malay, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans peoples in a local cooking class 
  • Try your hand at traditional dancing from South African ethnic groups, including the isiXhosa people 
  • Participate in local theater, music and dance productions, museum tours, rugby matches, and local festivals

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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Academics

CIEE Cape Town: Study in the vibrant student-friendly suburb of Rondebosch near central Cape Town. CIEE Cape Town boasts two main classrooms, a small meeting room, a student lounge, a student life office, and an academic advising office.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 04/01/2027 04/01/2027 05/19/2027 08/09/2027