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CIEE Business + Culture in Cape Town, South Africa (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: African Studies, Communications, Creative Writing, Culture, Economics, Education, Geography, Geology, International Business, Journalism, Literature, Marine Science, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, Service Learning, Tourism, Writing Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3
Program Description:

Business + Culture

Cape Town, South Africa

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Cape Town combines a broad selection of business courses with relevant cultural experiences that bring the city to life. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Outside the classroom, immerse yourself in Cape Town through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like hiking up Table Mountain, exploring vibrant local markets and nearby wineries, and engaging with local entrepreneurs and innovation hubs to gain firsthand insight into regional and emerging markets. Every day in Cape Town is an opportunity to experience a city where natural beauty, entrepreneurial energy, and cultural richness come together.

Unique Experiences

Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood

known for its brightly colored houses and its historical significance to Cape Malay culture

Visit a local startup incubator or innovation hub

to learn how early-stage companies develop ideas, secure investment, and scale their operations

Meet local entrepreneurs operating retail shops

in Khayelitsha, one of the largest townships in the Cape Town metropolitan area

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Cape Town will open doors for you to explore South Africa's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.       

Samples of excursions and activities: 

  • Take part in a guided hike in Table Mountain National Park, one of the city’s most iconic natural landmarks 
  • Visit entrepreneurial communities in Khayelitsha to gain perspective on small business development and grassroots entrepreneurship 
  • Travel to the wine-producing region of Stellenbosch to learn about one of South Africa’s most important agricultural export sectors

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.  

Cape Town

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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