Engineering Study Abroad Programs in South Africa

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.

Spend the summer studying abroad in the captivating city of Stellenbosch with AIFS Abroad. Earn up to 8 credits depending on your program: General Elective (6 credits), Public Health Care (7 credits), Doing Business in Southern Africa (7 credits), or Global Service Learning (8 credits). Courses are taught in English. Stellenbosch University (SU) is among South Africa’s leading institutions based on research output, student success, and rated scientists. It is also recognized internationally as an academic institution of excellence. Live in a double room in the university residence hall at the heart of campus life, allowing you to make friends and be part of the student community. You will receive breakfast daily in your residence hall, as well as welcome and farewell meals hosted by the University. Cultural and social activities include: • Wine or beer craft tastings • Hiking • Visits to Cape Town and Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and Robben Island • 3-day West Coast excursion

Your Semester in Cape Town program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in South African culture. Live and learn in Cape Town! Cape Town is South Africa's vibrant city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city's unique blend of African, European, and Asian cultures, iconic natural landmarks like Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, bustling markets, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Cape Town is the perfect place to study abroad.

Field experience in and around Cape Town is a core component in our Cape Town Direct Enrollment - University of Cape Town program. Enroll in an IES Abroad field experience course focusing on environmental studies, health studies, or management, and take the rest of your classes at the renowned University of Cape Town. Through these opportunities, you will get a first-hand look at the city's society and landscape which are constantly changing. You also travel to Kruger National Park for a three-hour game drive with one of Kruger's experienced game rangers on an IES Abroad field trip. Enjoy living in a furnished house or apartment with other IES Abroad students.

Whether it is in historic Rome or in romantic Paris, you will enjoy a truly enriching and exciting study experience abroad! Don’t miss this chance to broaden your knowledge while ticking off some items on your bucket list. Aligning a study abroad program with an engineering major can pose a challenge, especially if you want to stay on track for graduation. CEA recognizes this challenge; hence, we have carefully chosen international partner institutions that offer the courses you need to meet study goals on time. Spend a summer or semester studying engineering abroad with one of our partner institutions. Choose courses from a wide selection of subject areas, such as Aerospace, Civil, Petroleum, Biomedical, STEM programs, engineering-focused internships, as well as core engineering courses at CEA study centers. Or search for a program based on individual requirements and available in locations like Alicante, Buenos Aires, or Paris. While studying engineering abroad with CEA, increase your employability by building an international network, becoming acquainted with the global engineering environment, and beefing up your résumé with valuable skills and experiences.

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