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

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  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • 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) 

Program Overview
Join a dynamic 8-week program in South Africa, where engineering meets social innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure reform. Through a mix of coursework, field engagement, and project-based collaboration, you'll explore how engineers shape development outcomes in rapidly evolving contexts.

Ideal for students from all engineering and applied science disciplines, this program offers exposure to technical challenges and ethical leadership in action.

Program Highlights
  • Address real engineering problems with local organizations and communities
  • Study sustainability, design, and innovation in South African urban and rural contexts
  • Collaborate in intercultural teams on applied engineering projects
  • Experience cultural immersion through excursions and peer exchange

Academics
Courses & Credits (8 total):
  • ENG302: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
  • ENG303: Global Practicum (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply systems thinking to development-focused engineering challenges
  • Prototype sustainable, context-appropriate solutions
  • Collaborate across cultures and disciplines with professionalism and empathy
  • Reflect critically on ethics and equity in global engineering

Unique Experiences in South Africa
You'll explore smart city innovations in Johannesburg or Cape Town, community energy solutions, water management, and more. South Africa's contrasting urban-rural dynamics provide a rich learning environment for future engineering leaders.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: June 1-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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