Description

As a pioneering provider of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities in Southern Africa, Interstudy offers students the widest selection of facilitated direct enrollment options in the region. Students can enroll in a broad range of courses and actively participate in university life while still enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

Stellenbosch was founded in 1679. However it is not simply a town of dignified historic buildings and tree-lined avenues. It is also a modern town, a bustling center for commerce, agriculture and education. The town has moved with the times while maintaining its pastoral character and preserving its historic heritage. It is twelve miles from beautiful beaches and 34 miles from Cape Town. If you're a nature lover you'll enjoy the hiking trails in the surrounding mountain ranges or even a walk in the Botanical Gardens in the town. Stellenbosch also offers a wide variety of cultural activities in which the University's departments of Music, Drama and Creative Arts play an important role. Additionally, the Stellenbosch wine region is one of the oldest in the southern hemisphere, and certainly regarded as the most beautiful.

Highlights

Stellenbosch University is recognized as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. The University has ten faculties, of which eight - AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch. Being historically and officially an Afrikaans institution, Stellenbosch University offers classes in Afrikaans and English, reflecting the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse student body.

Many of the undergraduate courses at Stellenbosch University are taught in Afrikaans. For this reason, International Programmes Stellenbosch University (IPSU) organizes additional courses in English designed to fit the needs of international students. Most incoming students follow courses selected from the IPSU offerings though some will take courses from the mainstream university offerings as well. One of the highlights of the IPSU offerings is the 9-credit service learning course, Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement course.

The Langenhoven Students' Center or Neelsie is the social heartbeat of the campus and houses the Students' Representative Council, a shopping centre, the offices of the various student societies and the University's community radio station, MFM 92.6. The student societies, which cater to a wide range of interests from culture and politics to religion and relaxation, add to the unique experience of being a Matie, as a student of Stellenbosch is affectionately known. If you enjoy sports, Stellenbosch University is an ideal place to study. There is a fully equipped gymnasium with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, squash courts, saunas, and over 20 competitive and recreational sport clubs. Stage and other productions take place at the HB Thom Theatre while the Endler Hall Conservatoire accommodates several choirs and orchestras. You will live on campus in a single bedroom and share a kitchen, bathroom and common area with a mix of international and South African students.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* 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

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by May 1st for the fall semester and by October 1st for the spring semester. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

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