World-class academics, safaris, and adventure abound. Live in South Africa’s oldest college town, take amazing South Africa–focused courses, and experience all that Stellenbosch, Cape Town, and beyond have to offer.

The Semester in South Africa program offers you an amazing college experience in an exotic destination, studying at Stellenbosch University. Ideally situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, the University is also at the core of Stellenbosch, the country’s oldest college town. You will enjoy a Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and mild winters in a melting pot of cultures and languages.

A land of adventure – Many regard South Africa as the adventure capital of the world. Are you interested in the highest bungee jump on the planet, diving with great white sharks, or taking a safari to see the Big 5?

Classes in South Africa’s oldest college town – Stellenbosch University is recognized as one of the four top research universities in South Africa, and the University’s professors are internationally acclaimed.

Clubs and student organizations – You can debate politics with the Political Club, learn to sail with the Yacht Club, or take up rugby. If you’re a go-getter and you don’t find a campus club that suits you, you can start your own.

• Ohio University South Africa Orientation
• Near the world’s best safaris
• Extensive adventure opportunities
• Classes at a world-renowned university
• A college town on the outskirts of a cosmopolitan city
• Large student body of 25,000
• Extensive sports facilities on campus

• Off-campus apartments, furnished, w/ double room and shared kitchen and living areas

Courses include cultural studies, drama, economics, English, environmental studies, forest science, history, music, and sociology, among others.

For a full list of course offerings, please click here.

Suburban

3-4 courses (12-16 US credits)

2.6/4.0

English and Afrikaans

Spring 2013*:

Start Date: January 21
End Date: June 28

Fall 2013*:

Start Date: July 18
End Date: December 14

Spring 2013:

$12,790*

Fall 2013:

TBD

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

• Ohio University South Africa Orientation
• Excursions to Cape Town and the Stellenbosch Winelands
• Full-time tuition & fees
• Housing
• Pre-departure and onsite orientation
• Airport pick-up
• Medical & accident insurance
• Stellenbosch University official transcript
• Carbon offset of travel & Green Travel Guide

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

IEP at Ohio University
Walter International Education Center
15 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701

“We were introduced to a few Afrikaans traditions, of Sokkie (which is a style of dancing) and Braii (which is the way they bar-b-q) the people were very friendly. My experience was life changing and I would like to return one day.”

Bonnie F.