We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...

UCT Courses & Preregistration Students are encouraged to take mostly 2000-level or 3000-level courses, with a maximum of one 1000-level course. We also require that one of your UCT courses be South Africa-focused. The classroom atmosphere might be entirely different from what you experience on your home campus. Please keep in mind that you will have to be able to adapt to different classroom structures and expectations. Teaching styles may vary from professors who mainly use lectures as their method of presentation to those who foster participation, debates, and practical work. Readings and...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Intermediate Program (for students with 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent) IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 6 credits) IES Abroad English-taught area studies courses (required, 3 credits each) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies course (optional - pending language placement results, 3 credits) Universidad de Granada English-taught courses (optional, 3 credits each, maximum 2 courses) Advanced Program (for students with at least 4 semesters of...

Spring 2027 Program Calendar ALL STUDENTS SHOULD PLAN TO ARRIVE ON THE OFFICIAL ARRIVAL DATE - As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or...

You will be required to submit the Course Preregistration Form when it becomes available in your MyIESAbroad account. Preregistration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your current college or university for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially if you intend to fulfill specific degree requirements with those courses.

South Africa’s oldest university, UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College. The campus, divided into three main levels (Upper, Middle, and Lower Campus), is perched on the slopes of Devil's Peak, providing a commanding view of the surrounding area. Although UCT was originally designated a "whites only" institution during the apartheid era, the University opposed the government and fought to end discriminations, particularly in higher education, and encourage racial integration. Small numbers of non-white students attended the University after the 1920s and the number started to...

Community Engagement Courses (3 credits) These courses are seminars which focus on local conditions of a community near Cape Town. The optional community engagement courses offered by IES Abroad have two themes and both require completion of community-engagement hours and a research project. This includes placements at local organizations, working on projects determined by and for the community. Both courses include a requirement of 40 community-engagement hours over the course of the semester in addition to a research project. Students will complete their hours at a handful of organizations...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers two ways to earn academic credit: Enroll in UCT courses without an IES Abroad elective course Combine UCT courses with IES Abroad electives (courses are 3 credits) For Fall 2024, IES Abroad courses may not be offered or may be extensively changed due to health and safety policies potentially impacting community engagement requirements. IES Abroad Courses Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of classes, and complete...

Overview You'll live in a single room studio apartment conveniently located near public transportation for daily commutes to campus, which takes about 15-30 minutes. Studio At-A-Glance Housing Type Single room studio apartment Furnished Yes (bed, desk, and small kitchen) Extra Fee No Internet Access Yes Meal Plan No Kitchen Yes, a small kitchen is located within the apartment Bathroom Yes, private bathroom is located within the apartment Laundry Yes, washing machines are available in each room. Dryers are not commonly used in South Korea as many locals choose to hang dry your clothes. You can...