Study Abroad in Africa

Want to know more about studying abroad? The best way to get started is to schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected] or sign-up on Campus Connect for one of the many study abroad events throughout the semester. You can also check out how to apply.

For further information, please visit the Center for Global Education Google Site

  • Experience rich culture, stunning historic architecture, and picturesque mountains.
  • Immerse in the rich and charming culture of Stellenbosch while enjoying easy access to cosmopolitan life, with Cape Town only 31 miles away.
  • Enjoy local outdoor sports and activities, including road biking, hiking, and canoeing, or go surfing in Cape Town, which is considered one of the world’s best surf towns.

Host Institution: Stellenbosch University’ (SU) main campus is located in the Boland Mountains of South Africa’s Western Cape Province, in a historic, oak-lined university town. SU is focused on student, faculty, and staff diversity and inclusivity, and on developing a multicultural campus culture that welcomes individuals regardless of origin, ethnicity, language, gender, religious and political conviction, social class, disability, or sexual orientation. 

Course Highlight: Study at one of Africa’s top-ranked, innovative research universities and experience a vibrant, multicultural campus community. Enroll in a variety of courses taught in English, including South African history and culture, local and indigenous languages, sciences, liberal arts, mathematics, and social sciences.

Housing: Students are guaranteed on-campus housing in an apartment like set up, just a short walk or bike ride from the center of campus. Students will have a private bedroom with shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities.

Study in Stellenbosch