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CIEE-Cape Town: Arts and Sciences |
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Overview | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The CIEE Cape Town Arts & Sciences program is designed for students with a strong interest in contemporary South African life and society. Participants are required to enroll in at least one course with specific African content and may choose to participate in a community service option. |
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Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture. GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleLanguage Requirement: none |
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Purdue Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Liberal Arts][Krannert School of Management][College of Health and Human Sciences][College of Science]
Specifically from: PSY (HHS) Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program. |
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Academic Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Students can take a mix of CIEE courses at the CIEE study center and classes at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Courses are taught in English. University of Cape Town (UCT) Established as South African College in 1829, UCT is internationally recognized as one of Africa’s leading research universities, with beautiful grounds and attractive buildings. The UCT campus includes a range of commercial, medical, recreational, and sporting facilities. Areas of study include Afrikaans, gender studies, economics, sociology, history, economics, political studies, and environmental and geographical sciences. For more course information, please see the CIEE website. |
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Excursions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All courses are complemented with CIEE activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and enhance intercultural understanding. Activities are subject to change, but an example of previous activities include:
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Housing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Housing is included in the study abroad program fee. Students have several choices: homestay with a South African family, University of Cape Town residence hall, or off-campus house or apartment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated Program Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2022
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Financial Aid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas. |
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Application Deadlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early. As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application. After paying the study abroad deposit, applicants will need to complete a program application which will be forwarded to the head office of CIEE. Students will be notified directly by CIEE about their acceptance into the program.
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Returnees Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in. |
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Resources | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |