Africa

Study in Stellenbosch at Stellenbosch University! Located in the Boland Mountains, Stellenbosch is a charming cultural hub. With Cape Town only 31 miles away, students can enjoy the best of both worlds: maximum immersion in culture with a metropolitan hub nearby.  

Program Type: Provider (USAC) 

Deadlines

September 1: Application Deadline (Spring)

March 1: Application Deadline (Fall & Academic Year)

Apply Now: USAC Application

Accommodations

Students live in on-campus housing, with a private bedroom and shared kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities. 

Courses 

USAC’s partnership with Stellenbosch University provides you with a wide array of academic options. You will enroll in 12-15 U.S. credits consisting of mainstream university courses, learning alongside regular Stellenbosch students, and you may choose from additional courses offered through GEP - Global Education Programmes specifically for study abroad students. To help facilitate immersion with local students, USAC participants may either enroll in all mainstream courses, or in a combination of GEP and mainstream courses. You may only enroll in a maximum of 2 GEP courses while at Stellenbosch. 

USAC requires that you take one course designed to familiarize you with South Africa’s unique history and current social, cultural, and political climate. Past options have included:

• Sociology: Politics and Cultural Change in Contemporary South Africa (GEP)

• Overview of South African History (GEP)

• Introduction to Political Science and South African Politics (Mainstream)

• Survey of South African History (Mainstream)

• South Africa in the 20th Century (Mainstream)

Undergraduate instruction at Stellenbosch University is available in English. USAC students have a robust catalog of courses to choose from.

Required Documents

U.S. citizens staying 90+ days (semester and yearlong programs) need to obtain a study visa. Students can only apply after being accepted by their host university. An FBI background check is also required. Students  must submit applications in person at a South African consulate in their jurisdiction.