CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Cape Town, South Africa
Program Overview
Your Ecology + Sustainability program in Cape Town lasts a full semester and is designed for you to engage with the world's most pressing environmental challenges in a local context. You will enroll in a combination of sustainability- and discipline-focused CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, to develop your understanding of the ecological, political, and social contexts of environmental sustainability in Cape Town. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Cape Town!
Cape Town is South Africa's eco-conscious city, celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes and commitment to sustainability. From Table Mountain to the Cape Peninsula and V&A Waterfront, nature and urban living blend seamlessly. With a Mediterranean climate, rich biodiversity, and innovative sustainability efforts, Cape Town offers an inspiring setting for students. Whether you are majoring in environmental science, sustainability, marine biology, business, liberal arts, or African studies, Cape Town is the perfect place to study abroad.
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- Fall
- Spring
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science & IT
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Design
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Relations
- Law
- Leadership
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Travel & Tourism
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- American
Updated Jul 15, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science & IT
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Design
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Relations
- Law
- Leadership
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Travel & Tourism
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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