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CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Cape Town, South Africa

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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 o...

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Program Highlights

Experience a Coastal Foraging Hike near Duiker Island, a marine protected area, to learn about rare marine species and sustainable harvesting.
Explore the Leslie Hill Molecular Ecology Laboratory where genetic and ecological approaches are used to investigate and catalogue biodiversity.
Immerse Yourself in the Unique Seabird Life at the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds and learn about cutting-edge conservation efforts.
Join eco-friendly kayaking and snorkeling tours along Cape Town's coastlines to explore the vibrant marine life and learn about conservation and sustainability practices.
Learn about sustainable urban farming techniques at community gardens and urban farms across the city, including permaculture and organic gardening.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology

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)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council
Alliance for International Exchange

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