Government Study Abroad Programs in Africa

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Cape Town lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in South African culture. Live, learn, and work in Cape Town! Cape Town is South Africa’s vibrant, multicultural city, celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, dynamic arts scene, and rich blend of African, European, and Cape Malay influences. From iconic landmarks like Table Mountain and Robben Island to world-class museums, bustling markets, and scenic beaches, the city offers a unique backdrop for learning and exploration. Whether you are majoring in business, science, environmental studies, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Cape Town is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Live and study in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, featuring historic architecture, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to outdoor and sporting activities. Found in the heart of the wine country, Stellenbosch provides the region's cuisine, culture, and stunning scenery. It is surrounded by mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley and offers the best of both worlds: a small, historic university town with convenient access to the amenities of Cape Town's bigger metropolitan area. Stellenbosch University focuses on inclusivity and diversity, using academic excellence and research activities to find sustainable solutions to some of South Africa's and Africa's greatest challenges. Specifically, the university promotes a science-for-society approach aimed at improving people's lives by eradicating poverty and promoting human dignity and health, democracy and human rights, safety and security, and a sustainable environment and competitive industry. Have the opportunity to create an educational program that meets your personal and academic goals, choosing from courses in a variety of topics—many with a South African or African theme.

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We offer a broad range of unique programs in the Americas, South Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. And you don’t even have to be proficient in a foreign language to join because most AIFS campuses conduct courses in English or other foreign languages across all levels. AIFS offers all-inclusive program fees, making it simple for students to experience everything the world has to offer while living and studying abroad! Most of all, we guarantee their safety and welfare anywhere they are.

Affectionately known as the Mother City, Cape Town was founded in 1652 and is South Africa's oldest city. Cape Town is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with a backdrop of flat-topped Table Mountain juxtaposed by the sweep of the Atlantic Ocean in the foreground. Students can hike or take a cable car ride up Table Mountain to enjoy the breathtaking view of the city and peninsula, take a ferry to the historic Robben Island, or visit the Cape of Good Hope. The main teaching campus, known as Upper Campus, is centered on UCT's iconic Jameson Hall. This breathtaking location looks out onto the city and up at Devil's Peak. Upper Campus is home to the majority of academic buildings and our Cape Town office. UCT students get to enjoy over 30 different social clubs and sports throughout the semester.

Discover Europe's business, economic, and financial landscapes by traveling to 8 cities in 1 month! Ultimate Summer in Europe is a multi-city summer program, where you can take classes with other students worldwide as you travel through Europe together. Attend professional visits to leading companies and organizations and network with top executives while earning up to 9 credits. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Lugano, Riva del Garda, Verona Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

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. 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.

The French-speaking world is a dynamic melting pot of language, history, and culture. Visit three prominent Francophone host cities in one semester—Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal—for an interdisciplinary and reflective approach to study abroad. Students all take one common course: "Introduction to France, Morocco and Senegal: Three Worlds, One Language". This course presents the historical, geographical, socio-economic, and cultural context of each country. Students choose the remaining three courses from the available course selection in language, literature, history, political science, gender studies, art history, economics, and more. Taught by local French professors, all courses extend beyond the classroom with guest speakers, site visits, and immersive cultural experiences. Individual language support is organized each week. Take advantage of each host city's culture by participating in various thoughtfully planned cultural activities and excursions included in the program. Students earn 16 U.S. credits, complete capstone research, and live with three host families, tripling cultural insights and French exposure.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Tanzania is home to diverse wildlife, from charismatic lions and elephants to thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebras. Spend a semester exploring national parks and savannas, observing these wild creatures up close and learning about their ecology and behavior. Meet members of local Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribal communities to learn about their long-standing cultures and traditions and collaborate with residents to address human-wildlife conflict and other environmental issues. Finish the semester with an in-depth field research project on wildlife management, community livelihoods, and sustainability. SFS students live and study at the Center for Wildlife Management Studies. Known locally as “Moyo Hill Camp” and surrounded by Tanzania’s world-famous national parks and wildlife, it’s the perfect base camp for expeditions into the field. The campus is reminiscent of summer camp, with plenty of outdoor and communal spaces. The small, friendly community of Rhotia is a short walk away.

Study human rights in Senegal. The country's melting pot culture makes it the perfect location to analyze and learn about human rights issues and the development of human rights policies. Participate in a 6-week internship or research project, working directly with the Senegalese people to further immerse yourself in the country's rich history. Senegal is home to more than 18 million people from diverse backgrounds. These include ethnic groups, cosmopolitan peoples, and immigrants with a wide array of languages spoken and religious beliefs. In this program, you will be based in Dakar, the capital city, where you can observe this multicultural diversity daily. Study in the classroom and on field excursions to learn more about how human rights policies are legislated at both the policy and grassroots levels.

The Community, Activism, and Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) Program is a funded, 8-day guided program in Tunisia specifically for students of 2-year institutions and 2-year or similar non-baccalaureate degree programs at 4-year institutions. They will be introduced to the world of advocacy and civil society organizations in and around Tunis through daily presentations, panel discussions, engagement with local peers, tours, and community service. They will engage with leading organizations, activists, and community leaders on topics like civic engagement, sustainability, race and indigeneity, gender, migration, and other critical global justice issues through Tunisian and North African lenses. Applicants must be: - U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. - Currently enrolled at a 2-year institution or seeking a 2-year degree or similar pre-baccalaureate degree program - Fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including at least 1 booster, at least 30 days before the program start date. Note: Knowledge of Arabic or French language is not required to participate in this program. All program activities will be conducted in English.