CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences in Cape Town, South Africa

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Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Advertising & Design, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Classical Studies, Communications, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Enology, Environmental Studies, Film & Media Study, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, International Relations, Internships, IT/Computer Science, Linguistics, Marine Science, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Photography, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Sports Science, Sustainability, Urban Studies, Writing, Zoology	Program Type:	Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA:	3

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Program Overview

Embark on an unforgettable STEM journey in the heart of Cape Town! The Engineering, Technology, and Sciences program offers students a unique chance to immerse themselves in an enriching academic experience while enjoying the charm and culture of one of the world’s most stunning cities. With access to CIEE courses, our local business school partner, and an extensive catalog of more than 3,000 online classes available through Arizona State University (including lab-based courses), you can tailor your studies to fit your interests and degree requirements.

Cape Town is a hub of innovation and discovery, making it an ideal destination for students pursuing engineering, technology, and science. With its unique position at the crossroads of urban development and environmental preservation, Cape Town offers a fascinating environment to explore renewable energy, sustainable design, and public health initiatives. This program also offers optional credit-bearing internships, providing you with invaluable practical experience and insights into the local professional landscape. Imagine stepping into a role that complements your studies while building a global network of contacts!

Beyond academics, you’ll have ample opportunities to enrich your cultural experience. Engage in extracurricular and co-curricular activities that take you off the beaten path, exploring hidden gems and enjoying immersive excursions throughout Cape Town. Whether you’re visiting historical landmarks or experiencing local traditions, you’ll gain a better understanding of South African culture. Both in and out of the classroom, this program is an opportunity to broaden your horizons, make lasting memories, and set yourself apart in the competitive world of STEM!

Unique Experiences

Visit Robben Island

a UNESCO World Heritage site where Nelson Mandela and other political leaders were imprisoned for fighting for democracy in South Africa

Hike Table Mountain

one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature

Explore the Cape Floral Region

a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most biodiverse in the entire world with fynbos vegetation being completely unique to the region

Read About Cape Town

Professional Development

Directed Independent Research is for qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic. Independent research topics will be approved by CIEE Cape Town Academic staff and the home institution and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Cape Town. To be accepted into this course, students must submit a structured proposal with topic of exploration, significance of research topic as it relates to South Africa, methodology, a literature review, and a schedule of research milestones. Upon research completion, students will present their findings to a panel of academics.

Internships: Part-time internshipsallow students the opportunity to have practical work experience in a company within engineering, technology, or science sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, students participating in an internship program have a weekly classroom component, which provides academic support to their practical experience. Additional materials are required to apply and qualify.

Examples include internships in:

Greening and sustaining the environment
Sound engineering
AI tech projects as well as apps including early-stage startups
Sustainable livelihoods and food security
Eco village living

Excursions & Activities

Each CIEE program has frequent cultural excursions and study tours uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance cultural immersion.

Proposed day trips in Cape Town might include:

Visiting an educational facility that uses effective methods to teach science, technology, mathematics, and engineering
Visiting iThemba Labs, facilities committed to the development of scientific and technical competence in the field of accelerator-based science, with a special focus on women and designated communities
Visiting the Desalination Plant at the V&A Waterfront; given the state of emergency of the water crisis in the region, the development was fast-tracked
Visiting the South African Astronomical Observatory’s Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) in Sutherland, the largest astronomy site in the Southern Hemisphere
Going on a Cape Peninsula Tour, inclusive of Hout Bay Harbor Market, Chapmans Peak, Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach (penguins)
Going on a day trip tour of Langa Community focusing on the history and sustainability of the community
Surfing at Muizenberg beach to relax and enjoy one of Cape Town's coastal favorites
Attending a Sunday lunch with a local family, where students get to sit down with a family in Gugulethu
Participating in an African beading/African dance class, where students are either beading or learning about traditional African dance

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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