IES Abroad Cape Town – University of Cape Town
by IES Abroad
Program Overview
In Cape Town, every day will be like a choose-your-own-adventure book: imagine hiking Lion's Head at sunset, strolling through the African market at Greenmarket Square, attempting to finish a Gatsby sandwich, visiting beaches-there's even a beach with penguins!-and more. We want you to feel at home in South Africa, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From hous...
In Cape Town, every day will be like a choose-your-own-adventure book: imagine hiking Lion's Head at sunset, strolling through the African market at Greenmarket Square, attempting to finish a Gatsby sandwich, visiting beaches-there's even a beach with penguins!-and more. We want you to feel at home in South Africa, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. When you study with us in South Africa, you will register for three to five courses at South Africa's leading research university, the University of Cape Town (UCT), which is located in a pleasant suburban area five miles from the City Center. UCT is South Africa's oldest university and ...
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- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Business
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Fields & Subjects
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
Starts At
- semester: $21,930
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Refund with conditions
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Most semester-length IES Abroad programs in Cape Town offer 12-19 credits per semester depending on course load and whether students enroll at a local partner university. Confirm transferability with your home university.
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Anna Kroeger
Participated in 2018
AlumniAnna is a student at the University of Iowa studying Management, Economics, and International Business. She recently completed a semester abroad in Ca...
My family hosted exchange students from Brazil, Russia, and Italy while I was in high school. This early exposure to global perspectives motivated me to continue seeking cross-cultural experiences in college.
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Gwen Marquis
Participated in 2018
AlumniGwen spent her childhood in the suburbs outside Boston, Massachusetts, and is a rising senior at the University of Vermont. In the spring of 2019, she...
I wanted to add depth and contrast to my college experience, and by my third year was looking for something new. As an Anthropology and Political Science major, South Africa was the perfect place for me to study and learn about people and the junctures of their social and political cultures.
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Luke Kazmierski
Participated in 2017
AlumniLuke Kazmierski is from Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Biology at the University of Pittsburgh.
I wanted to leave the little bubble I've been living in my whole life. I only left the US once, and have been centralized in Pennsylvania for the majority of my life. I wanted to experience an amazing place that no one knows too much about.
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