Study Abroad in Stellenbosch: Fees
| Session/Term | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fall or Spring Semester With Meal Allowance | $14,995 |
| Fall or Spring Semester Without Meal Allowance | $14,295 |
Stay for a year and save $1,000
Students enrolling for a full year (two semesters) at the same campus receive an automatic fee reduction of $1,000 toward their second semester fee.
Program Fee Includes:
Pre-Departure
- Personalized assistance—from site specialists on the AIFS Admissions Team in the U.S. to help you prepare for your study abroad experience, answer questions about the academic program, provide course syllabi and assist with the student visa process
- Pre-departure resources—including online course descriptions, an information handbook and an online AIFS account to help you manage your application and pre-departure materials
- Student networking resources allow you to connect with other students who will be going on your program, as well as AIFS alumni who can provide first-hand information and advice on what to expect
On-Site
- Tuition up to 15 semester credits depending on program and course selection
- Housing in a University residence hall
- Meals allowance worth $700 to subsidize the cost of purchasing meals and groceries
- On-Site Resident Director to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
- University services including use of the library, sports facilities, computer and language lab and access to a broad arts and culture program
- Cultural and social activities such as a welcome and farewell group dinners, tour of a vineyard, Table Mountain, hiking, a sporting event, and a local festival
(music or food) experience - Day trips and excursions including Cape Town and Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, beach trip and scenic Garden Route
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- 24-hour emergency telephone service so that you can reach AIFS staff at any time in an urgent situation
Upon Return
- Official transcript issued by Stellenbosch University. One official copy will be mailed to the student’s home institution on completion of the program
- Re-entry materials and support upon return to the U.S. to help you make the transition back to life after your study abroad experience
- Alumni network and career development opportunities on the AIFS Alumni Advocate and AIFS Alumni Ambassador Programs
Optional Components
- Excursions
- AIFS Flight Package (see below)
Please note fee does not include the non-refundable $95 application fee. Students not selecting the AIFS Flight Package are responsible for arranging their own flights according to the most up-to-date itinerary.
AIFS Program with Optional Round-Trip Flights and Airport Transfers
For your convenience, AIFS will arrange your round-trip airfare (including all fuel surcharges, taxes and fees), meet you at the arrival airport(s) and provide transportation to and from the program site on scheduled arrival and departure dates.
Fall or spring semester
Flights
- U.S. to Cape Town
- Cape Town to U.S.
Airport Transfers
- Airport to Campus
- Campus to Airport
Fees by departure city
| Atlanta | $2,260 |
| Boston | $2,200 |
| Buffalo | $2,200 |
| Charlotte | $2,200 |
| Chicago | $2,200 |
| Cincinnati | $2,200 |
| Columbus | $2,200 |
| Dallas | $2,240 |
| Denver | $2,280 |
| Des Moines | $2,240 |
| Detroit | $2,260 |
| Houston | $2,120 |
| Los Angeles | $2,280 |
| Miami | $2,240 |
| Minneapolis | $2,280 |
| New York/ Newark | $2,200 |
| Orlando | $2,240 |
| Philadelphia | $2,140 |
| Phoenix | $2,200 |
| Pittsburgh | $2,140 |
| Raleigh/Durham | $2,160 |
| San Francisco | $2,200 |
| Seattle | $2,200 |
| St. Louis | $2,160 |
| Washington, DC | $2,140 |
The optional flight package prices listed are subject to change and will be confirmed at time of invoicing. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
