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Study Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa
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Study Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa
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Location
- South Africa
- Cape Town
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
African-American Studies
Anthropology
Business
Education
Engineering
Gender Studies
History
Language Studies
Law
Political Science
Pre-Med
Sports Science
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Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety
Jun 15, 2026
Jan 17, 2024
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About Program
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a backdrop of flat-topped Table Mountain and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Affectionately known as the Mother City, Cape Town is South Africa's oldest city. Enjoy world class hiking trails and the iconic cable-car ride up Table Mountain to see the breathtaking view of the city and peninsula. Plus, take a ferry to the historic Robben Island, or visit the Cape of Good Hope for can’t-miss sights during your time abroad.
Program Highlights
- South Africa has 11 official languages. The language used for business and media communications is English. Other languages included isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans.
- South Africa features pretty much all ecosystems, including deserts, wetlands, mountains, forests, subtropical coastal areas, and grasslands, to name a few.
- Cape Town is a very LGTBQ+ friendly city and is known internationally as the “pink destination.” The city hosts several Pride parades and festivals throughout the year.
- South Africa provides solid proof that humans originated in Africa. Remains discovered in 2013 are thought to be much older than 160,000 years, making these the oldest remains ever discovered.
- Cape Town’s Table Mountain is thought to be one of the oldest mountains on the planet at around 260 million years old. Today, it’s one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.
Neurodivergent Support
WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform WorldStrides of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process.
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.
Ethical Impact
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
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