Study Abroad in Stellenbosch: Overview

Program at a glance

• 4 week summer study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa, plus 6-day Garden Route trip
  
• Open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
• No previous African language study required
• Program fee includes tuition, housing, meal plan, excursions and cultural activities, Garden Route tour, airfare if selected, trips to Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope, and more
• Earn up to 6 semester credits
• Courses taught in English in African studies, art, economics, geology, history, literature, political science, and sociology
• A 5 week Service Learning program in Stellenbosch is also available
• The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
• Transcripts issued by Stellenbosch University
• Visa not required for U.S. citizens for less than a 3-month stay.
• Participants must have a valid passport by May 1

Application and scholarship deadlines

• Applications must be submitted by March 1st, 2010. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to an additional $200 late fee.
• AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship deadline is March 1, 2010.