SIT Study Abroad: South Africa: International Relations
Program Overview
Explore international relations in the Global South through lectures, site visits, and internships with diplomats, activists, and intellectuals in South Africa and Mozambique. Study African Union policy, the role of NGOs, and the emergence of BRICS as an alternative power bloc. You will visit the Luthuli Museum, the former home of Chief Albert Luthuli, the first Black Nobel Prize winner, and the h...
Explore international relations in the Global South through lectures, site visits, and internships with diplomats, activists, and intellectuals in South Africa and Mozambique. Study African Union policy, the role of NGOs, and the emergence of BRICS as an alternative power bloc. You will visit the Luthuli Museum, the former home of Chief Albert Luthuli, the first Black Nobel Prize winner, and the home of Mahatma Gandhi, whose political consciousness was shaped in South Africa, to meet with his granddaughter.
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- Fall
- Spring
- African Studies
- Government
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Political Science & Politics
Updated Jul 1, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Maputo, Mozambique
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- African Studies
- Government
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International 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)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
Age Requirement
18-30
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Refund with conditions
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