Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Africa, South Africa
GPA: 3.0

Program Overview

The Arts and Sciences program, established in 1998, allows you to pursue your own academic studies while providing first-hand knowledge of contemporary South African society. CIEE students are taught alongside University of Cape Town (UCT) undergraduates and are required to undertake a full program of courses, including all assignments and written examinations. You will also be strongly encouraged to take part in community service.

You are required to enroll in at least one course with specific African content or one that offers a distinctive African perspective in their area of interest. Alternatively, you may enroll in the independent study option. Courses may be taken in all University of Cape Town faculties excluding Health Sciences. A full course load is considered three to four courses.

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Arts and Sciences in Cape Town

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Spring Semester 2026 09/15/2025 01/27/2026 06/15/2026
Fall Semester 2026 03/15/2026 7/15/2026 11/28/2026

If you are interested in applying to a CIEE program, we strongly advise you to meet with an advisor prior to applying.

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by GEO Staff. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

1.    Completion of the GEO application process.
2.    Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. 

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Arts and Sciences in Cape Town

2026 Spring Semester

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per semester) $1,000
Other Estimated Expenses
CIEE Application Fee Paid to CIEE $50
CIEE educational costs Paid to CIEE $16,206
Insurance Paid to CIEE $194
Housing Paid to CIEE $4,250
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,850
Estimated Course Materials $100
Estimated Additional Meals $1,300
Estimated Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $500
Estimated Local Transportation $500
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $150
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $100
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Visa Fees $135
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $300
Total
PROVIDER PROGRAM FEES & EST. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES TOTAL $25,235

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Please also refer CIEE Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

50% of UO Study Abroad Fee 
Program start date or after program begins

Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee  
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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