If you’re looking for the widest choice of courses in South Africa and an institution with weight and prestige then studying abroad at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is probably the best bet for you. On Arcadia’s program, you can also add courses and experiences that get you involved with local communities and service efforts.
Perched on the side of Table Mountain, UCT has stunning vistas from every angle and is a popular choice for study abroad. Of its population of more than 20,000, about 4,000 students are international, creating a dynamic energy on campus and in the more than 100 clubs and societies. The Arcadia Cape Town Center is located right on campus at UCT, in the Ivan Tom’s Building, which sits between the upper campus and the Medical School on campus at UCT.
All students on this program take part in Arcadia’s Course, Introducing South Africa: History, Politics and Culture, which provides a forum for reflection and analysis on current issues and challenges facing South Africans - an insightful starting point for all students. You then have a choice:
I now believe that I am capable of almost anything if I set my mind to it because I went through the experience of living abroad for an extended period of time in a developing country. ”
Austin Oberlin
College of Wooster Student, University of Cape Town
Take three courses at UCT enjoying a wide choice of subjects with outstanding faculty. The broad selection runs from humanities to science, engineering and commerce.
Or, you can take two courses at UCT and a service-learning course at the Cornerstone Institute, an innovative, not-for-profit institution focused on teaching and learning in service of others, to advance human dignity and social justice for all. This is a great option for students who appreciate and benefit from a smaller school’s personal attention and intimate class sizes with lots of interaction with local students.
Excursions and Cultural Immersions "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey There is a movement happening in Cape Town…
| Term/Period | Departure Date | Return | Credits | Base Program Fee | Application Deadline | |
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| Fall 2018 | 7/11/2018 | 12/1/2018 | 15-17 | $16,770 | 4/1/2018 | More Info |
| Academic Year 2018 | 7/11/2018 | 6/10/2019 | 30-34 | $31,400 | 4/1/2018 | More Info |
| Spring 2019 | 1/23/2019 | 6/15/2019 | 15-17 | $16,950 | 10/1/2018 | More Info |
| Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2019 | 1/23/2019 | 11/9/2019 | 30-34 | $31,250 | 10/1/2018 | More Info |
| Fall 2019 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 4/1/2019 | |
| Academic Year 2019 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 4/1/2019 |
Program fees listed are base fees only. Please select MORE INFO for an estimate of additional expenses and any additional fees that may be incurred based on enrollment selections or housing placements. Dates and fees for future terms will be posted as they become available. Please see Program Calendar for detailed dates.
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