SIT Study Abroad: South Africa: Choose Your Track
Program Overview
Study identity, culture, and social transformation in South Africa, a society still grappling with apartheid’s legacy. Choose one of four tracks—multiculturalism, education, health, or climate—while building shared foundations in South African history and contemporary issues. From Cape Town and Johannesburg to rural communities, engage in field visits, cultural immersion, and guest lectures. Complete independent research or an internship as you connect theory with real-world challenges of inequality, justice, and social change. Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.
MONEY MATTERS
SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.
Ready to dive deeper into this program?
Jump to the full breakdown of dates, costs, eligibility, and more.
Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- Fall
- Spring
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Science
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Aug 5, 2026
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Namibia
- Cape Town, South Africa
Fields & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Conflict Studies
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Medicine
- Culture
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation & Preservation
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Public Health
- Science
- Earth Sciences
- Public Management
- Nutrition
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Starts At
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions



Program Reviews
Hear what past participants have to say about SIT Study Abroad
Be the first to review SIT Study Abroad
If you've participated in this program, your review helps future students decide.
Review this ProgramInquire
Inquire about this program
Have a question? Send us a message and the program team will get back to you.
Recognitions & Awards
Awards and accreditations earned by this provider







Related Programs
Browse programs you might like

SIT Study Abroad
4.33
3 reviews
Explore urbanization and social justice in New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Cape Town. Through coursework, field visits, and homestays, exa...

SIT Study Abroad
4
2 reviews
Explore how healthcare is accessed and delivered in Washington, DC, India, South Africa, and Argentina. Compare health systems at global, nationa...

SIT Study Abroad
4.33
6 reviews
Explore international relations in the Global South through lectures, site visits, and internships with diplomats, activists, and intellectuals i...
Have more questions?
We're here to help!
The GoAbroad team is here to support you as you choose the best program for you, and SIT Study Abroad is also happy to answer any questions you have.
Trusted by millions of travelers worldwide since 1997
