Study Abroad in Stellenbosch: Overview

Study in South Africa's second oldest city, 30 minutes from Cape Town. Live in the culturally rich University town surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges. Attend courses with more than 400 international students from other African countries and around the world.

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Program at a glance

  • 5-week summer study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa, plus 6-day Garden Route trip
  • Open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • 2.5 minimum GPA required
  • No previous African language study required
  • Program fee includes tuition, housing, meal plan, excursions and cultural activities, Garden Route tour, trips to Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope, and more. Optional travel package available.
  • Earn up to 6 semester credits
  • Courses taught in English in African studies, art, economics, geology, history, literature, political science, and sociology
  • A 6-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.

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