Summer Program: Stellenbosch University
Program Info
- Students must choose between Stellenbosch Multidisciplinary Option (four weeks, three courses, 6 US Credits), Stellenbosch Service Learning Option (five weeks, service learning course, 7 US credits), or Stellenbosch Business Option (five weeks, business focused course, 7 US credits). For more information regarding program fees and dates, follow the link under 'Program Fees' on the right-hand toolbar.
- Multidisciplinary Option Application Deadline: March 30
- Service Learning Option Application Deadline: March 1
- Business Option Application Deadline: March 30
- To participate in any Interstudy summer program, you must have completed one year of university and be in good academic standing at your home institution (2 years for Business Option). For Service Learning Option, and Business Option a minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
- Click here for more information on course selection.
Founded in 1866, Stellenbosch University is recognized as one of the
top universities in South Africa. The summer program consists of
lectures, group discussions, and field trips taught by Stellenbosch
faculty and other South African experts. Lectures cover a variety of
topics, including Community Engagement, History, Politics, Biodiversity,
Art, Film, Literature, Sociology, Public Health, and Philosophy.
You
may choose between three different options: the Multidisciplinary Option is a four-week
program where you take three courses worth a total of 6 U.S. credits; the Service Learning
Option is a five-week, two course, program worth a
total of 7 U.S. credits; the Business Option is a five-week, two course, business
focused program worth a total of 7 U.S. credits.
Location
Student Life
- Location: Stellenbosch
- City Population: 118,700
- Located In Town Center
- 31 Miles from Stellenbosch to Cape Town
- 30 Miles from Cape Town Airport to Campus
- The excursion program at Stellenbosch includes day and weekend trips to Cape Town and surrounding areas including Table Mountain, Cape Point, Robben Island, and Swellendam.
- After the program ends, you will participate in a weeklong tour of South Africa’s famous Garden Route, a stunning stretch of Western Cape coastline, rich in diverse natural beauty.
- While at Stellenbosch, you’ll be housed on campus in a double room in the Monica dormitory, which also features a cafeteria. Breakfast is included in the cost of the program.
