Location/Semester:
Cape Town, South Africa
Spring Semester
Host Institution/Contact Information:
Saint Mary's College of California
with the University of Cape Town
Lorien Romito, Associate Director
Center for International Programs
Saint Mary's College of California
Tel: 925.631.4107
Fax: 925.631.4382
Email: lorien.romito3@stmarys-ca.edu
Website of Host Institution:
www.stmarys-ca.edu/study_abroad
Program/University Overview:
The University of Cape Town is internationally recognized as Africa's premier university. It is on the slopes of Table Mountain with views of two oceans.
Website of Program/University:
web.uct.ac.za/misc/iapo/ssa.htm
Unique Aspects of Program:
Several day trips around Cape Town and the Western Cape will orient students to the region.
Country and/or City Information:
Mother City of Africa, and the Western Cape, an area which is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The City is a rare cultural gem, resulting from the amalgamation of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers, the local Bushman and Hottentot tribes and the Bantu tribes from the north.
The impressive presence of Table Mountain, flanked by the legendary Devil's Peak and historical Signal Hill, stands proudly above the city. Beautiful white sandy beaches along a peaceful coastline frame the Cape Peninsula, which is famed for its unique floral kingdom, bountiful rivers, vleis and dams and magnificent countryside. The surrounding area extends far into the winelands, green in summer and red-gold in autumn.
Cape Town boasts a multitude of entertainment, ranging from outdoor activities and adventures in the sun to a roaring night life under neon signs. The vast range of shopping opportunities includes haggling with shopholders at Greenmarket Square Flea Market, as well as breezing through sophisticated and stylish shopping malls. The huge variety of restaurants reflects the multicultured history of the Cape and caters for everyone's taste, from fast-food outlets and casual to the chic to the very elegant.
Cape Town provides a setting for many scenic wonders, magnificent seascapes and panoramic vistas. The beautiful coastal areas of Camps Bay, Clifton, Llandudno, Bantry Bay, Hout Bay and Blouberg surround the breathtaking tranquility of the winelands, Constantia, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franshhoek.
Cape Town is a city of culture, built on a history that reflects in the architecture, cuisine, music and dance. Together with a warm summer and temperate winter climate and a friendly community, the Western Cape and the Mother City are an ideal holiday destination throughout the year.
Admission Requirements:
3.0 GPA, open to students who are sophomore, juniors, and seniors.
Courses Offered:
The rich academic program, established in 1998, allows students to pursue their own academic studies while providing first-hand knowledge of contemporary South African society. Students are required to enroll in at least one course with specific African content or one that offers a distinctive African perspective in their area of interest. Alternatively, students can enroll in the independent study option. Courses may be taken in all University of Cape Town faculties excluding Health Sciences.
All students participate in the cultural program and are strongly encouraged to take part in community service. Students are encouraged to develop a program that complements the requirements of their home institution and meets their own personal needs.
Faculty of Commerce
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Economics
Information Systems
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Architecture and Planning
Faculty of Humanities
African Languages and Literatures
African Studies
Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
Classics
Drama
English Literature
Fine Art
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
History
History of Art
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Political Studies
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Anthropology
Sociology
Theory of Literature
Faculty of Science
Archaeology
Astronomy
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental and Geographical Science
Geological Sciences
Mathematics
Oceanography
Physics
Statistical Sciences
Zoology
Housing:
* Apartment-style university residence halls with South African students
* Off-campus apartments/houses with American students
Cost:
If you are a student at one of the US Lasallian universities or colleges, you will remain enrolled at your school and pay tuition and program fees there. Tuition is based on your campus tuition rates and may include an additional surcharge depending on the program. Contact the person on your campus responsible for study abroad.
Scholarship Information: N/A
Academic Calendar:
Spring semester - February through June
Application Deadline:
October 12th for Spring
Application Details:
Must complete Lasallian Consortium, CIEE and University of Cape Town application.
- For instructions on how to apply with CIEE, please go to:
www.ciee.org/study/apply.aspx - For instructions on how to complete the University of Cape Town application, please go to:
ciee.org/study/documents/InstructionsfortheUniversityofCapeTownASFINAL2.pdf - To assess the University of Cape Town application go to:
www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/apply/forms/form6.pdf
Student Testimonials:
"Living and studying in Cape Town has been the best experience of my life. Not only is the University of Cape Town a great university, it is also in one of the most beautiful cities in the world."