Cape Town

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Study abroad for a semester in Cape Town!

Perched on the coast of South Africa, Cape Town beckons students seeking a study abroad semester. Its globally-acclaimed universities, remarkable landscapes, and diverse cultural tapestry render it a magnificent location for students seeking a comprehensive South African experience.

The University of Cape Town (UCT), for example, boasts a reputation for research excellence, attracting a vibrant and multicultural student body. Ranked among South Africa’s top universities, UCT provides a wide range of prestigious academic programs.

Another notable institution, the University of the Western Cape (UWC), prioritizes social justice and equality, offering programs in fields such as business, engineering, and the arts. Ideal for students seeking to make a positive impact, UWC is a distinguished option.

Cape Town’s breathtaking beauty can be seen through landmarks such as Table Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point of Africa. The city’s sandy shores make it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

With a multicultural blend of African, European, and Asian communities, Cape Town is known for its thriving arts scene, offering students a chance to immerse themselves in a fresh cultural milieu.

To sum it up, Cape Town presents a compelling choice for students seeking a study abroad semester. Its world-class universities, remarkable landscapes, and diverse culture present students with the opportunity to engage with all South Africa has to offer. Regardless of your interests, be it exploring its cultural heritage or outdoor adventures, Cape Town caters to all.

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The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a public university established in 1960 by the South African government as a university for Coloured people only. It has a history of creative struggle against oppression, discrimination and disadvantage. Among academic institutions it has been in the vanguard of South Africa’s historic change, playing a distinctive […]

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50%

Semester fees

From 2150€/semester

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50%

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From 2150€/semester

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university, founded in 1829 as the “South African College”. It is thus the oldest higher education institute in South Africa. In terms of full university status, it is the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest extant university in Sub-Saharan Africa together with Stellenbosch […]

Accceptance rate

30%

Semester fees

From 6500€/semester

Fall semester deadline

April 30

Spring semester deadline

October 31

Acceptance rate

30%

Semester fees

From 6500€/semester

Fall semester deadline

April 30

Spring semester deadline

October 31

Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university, the oldest one in South Africa and in Sub-Saharan Africa together with the University of Cape Town, that received full university status on the same day in 1918. It was the first African university to sign the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences […]

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25%

Semester fees

From 3700€/semester

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Not specified

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Acceptance rate

25%

Semester fees

From 3700€/semester

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Not specified

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Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university, the oldest one in South Africa and in Sub-Saharan Africa together with the University of Cape Town, that received full university status on the same day in 1918. It was the first African university to sign the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences […]

Accceptance rate

25%

Semester fees

From 3700€/semester

Fall semester deadline

Not specified

Spring semester deadline

Not specified

Acceptance rate

25%

Semester fees

From 3700€/semester

Fall semester deadline

Not specified

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Not specified

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Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university, the oldest one in South Africa and in Sub-Saharan Africa together with the University of Cape Town, that received full university status on the same day in 1918. It was the first African university to sign the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences […]

Accceptance rate

30%

Semester fees

From 3700€/semester

Fall semester deadline

February 28

Spring semester deadline

August 31

Acceptance rate

30%

Semester fees

From 3700€/semester

Fall semester deadline

February 28

Spring semester deadline

August 31