University of Cape Town
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Program Information
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Terms
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Language
English
Minimum Language Requirement
None
Areas of Focus
Arts, Design & Media, Cognitive & Behavioral Sciences, Cultural & Regional Studies, Engineering & Computer Science, History & Philosophy, Languages & Literature, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Natural & Environmental Sciences
Structure
Direct Enrollment
Description
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa’s oldest and top-ranked university. Located on the slopes of Table Mountain, it offers study abroad students direct enrollment in a wide range of subjects, rigorous academics, and deep cultural immersion into a vibrant city with stunning natural landscapes and rich, complex history.
Calendar
The academic year in South Africa begins in February and ends in November, with a break (June/July) between the first and second semesters. Students are required to take all end of term exams as scheduled by the university.
Language Study
Courses are taught in English but students are encouraged to enroll in one other local language course such as isiXhosa.
Direct enrollment vs. study abroad provider
You can choose to either apply directly through the university for admission, or apply through one of the following study abroad providers: CIEE Arts & Sciences or IES Abroad.
Applying through a study abroad provider still allows you to directly enroll at the university, but with an additional level of services and support. Because of these additional services, it often costs more to study abroad through a provider than to apply directly through the university. We encourage you to research both options before making a decision. If you have any questions, contact a study abroad adviser
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.