Cape Town, South Africa

Summer - Health Studies

Study Abroad
Length:
Summer

At a Glance

Program Dates:

  • Summer 2025: June 10 - July 31

Credits:

6 per Summer

Estimated Cost:

$7,774

Visa Required:

Maybe

Housing:

Residence Hall

Language of Instruction:

English

Language Prerequisites:

None

About the Program

Our Summer Health Studies Program offers a wider range of health-related topics, including endemic diseases and nutrition, as well as courses that focus on the business and social impacts of health care in Southern Africa. Of those courses, you will enroll in two three-credit options for a total of six credits.

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Individual Program Advisor

Your IES Abroad advisor is your #1 resource for preparing to study abroad.

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Cape Town Will Be Your Classroom

Course-related trips will enhance what you’ve learned in class.

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Gain Professional Experience

Gain exposure to South Africa’s public and private health facilities.

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Learn About Healthcare in South Africa

Our Health Studies Program offers a wide range of health-related topics.

Summer 2025

Program Dates:

June 10 - July 31

Application Deadline:

Estimated Cost:

$
7,774

Program Advisor

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Zhanè Vanderbilt

Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@IESabroad.org

About the Destination

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Why Cape Town?

Surrounded by mountains and the sea near the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is not only one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but also an ideal location to experience the complex socio-economic health care challenges of a multi-cultural developing country with great disparities.

Learn More About Cape Town

Get to Know Your New City

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Explore the Unique Cape Floral Kingdom

Cape Town is biodiverse hotspot made up of mountains, wilderness, and more.

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Enjoy a Mix of Cultures

Immerse yourself in a multicultural landscape with 11 official languages.

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Experience a Society in Transition

30 years past apartheid, South Africa is a developing nation in transition.

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Learn More About Sustainability

Cape Town is home to innovative approaches to sustainability.

The Student Experience

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Program Dates

Summer 2025

Program Dates:

June 10 - July 31

Application Deadline:

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