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GEI South Africa – Global Engineering (Summer II) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Summer II
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Computer Science, Earth Science, Ecology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Public Health, Sustainability
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI South Africa: Global Engineering (Summer II) 

Program Overview
In this 4-week practicum, students contribute to engineering projects focused on sustainability, public health infrastructure, energy access, or environmental resilience. Guided by local partners and faculty mentors, participants gain hands-on experience in technical and community-driven development.

Program Highlights
  • Join a South African engineering team or project site
  • Contribute meaningfully to a project from design to implementation phase
  • Develop practical skills in global engineering application and leadership
  • Engage in structured reflection on impact, equity, and innovation

Academics
Course & Credits (4 total):
  • ENG303: Global Practicum (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Plan and implement engineering tasks within a supervised team
  • Communicate technical content to diverse stakeholders
  • Analyze challenges in innovation scaling and systems integration
  • Reflect on professional growth and global responsibility

Unique Experiences in South Africa
Internships and practicums may be hosted by NGOs, engineering firms, university labs, or government partners working on infrastructure and sustainability. Weekly learning sessions provide context and build leadership competencies.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: June 27-July 24, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

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About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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