- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
About Program
Spend a January, summer, semester or academic year in Stellenbosch with AIFS Abroad. Earn up to 15 credits studying at the University of Stellenbosch. Courses are taught in English.
Choose your course of study on the Full Curriculum Program. Focus on South African history and culture through the General Education Program. Volunteer opportunities and a Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement Program are also options.
Live in the student resident hall at the heart of campus life.
You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as:
• Sporting events
• Beach excursions
• Trips to local craft and food markets
• Vineyard tour
• Hiking trips
• 6-day trip along the famous Garden Route
• Day trips to Cape Town, Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope Nature Preserve and Boulder’s Beach (home of 3,000 African penguins).
Optional excursions include a 3-day trip to the Cederberg Mountains and a 5-day visit to Addo Elephant Park and
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.
Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
Accessibility Support
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 15 credits and transcript issued by Stellenbosch University
- Volunteer and service learning opportunities
- Onsite Program Director To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
- Excursions & Day Trips Cape Town and Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, beach trip and scenic Garden Route
- Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location
Popular Programs
Earn 3-semester credits during a 2.5-week January term study abroad program in Stellenbosch, South Africa with AIFS Abroad! Choose one of the following two courses — Travel Photography or Doing Business in South Africa — taught by faculty of Stellenbosch University. Courses are taught in English.
Spend the summer in the captivating city of Stellenbosch, South Africa with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 6 credits through the General Elective Program, Global Service Learning, Public Healthcare, or Doing Business in South Africa at Stellenbosch University. Courses are taught in English.
When I went I used Facebook to meet up with the others who were in my program. If they search "South Africa Spring 2016" into Facebook they will probably find their program, or another program around them and can join the group there. The cost of living there was very cheap when I was there a few years ago when $1 was equal to about 7 rand. Right now $1 is almost 15 rand so it is probably even...