• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) at the University of Cape Town
• Typical enrollment: 75-115 students from U.S. colleges and universities

• Arts and Sciences program track*
• Approximately 12-16 IU credits 
• Courses at the University of Cape Town in all areas (except Health Sciences and Law)
• Please note: Independent study is not an option for IU students on this program. Students cannot earn credit for independent study on the Cape Town Arts & Sciences CIEE program.

Academic year option available to qualified students. See additional eligibility and application requirements.

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Cape Town-CIEE course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors CIEE program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all CIEE tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Apartment-style university residence halls with international and South African students.
• Off-campus apartments with CIEE and local Resident Assistants (RAs)
• South African homestays

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Prior coursework with African Studies content is strongly recommended.

Business majors must be enrolled in or have completed (or will complete) the KSB prerequisites of the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework at an IU campus outside Bloomington).

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2021

• IU portion of fee: $237.21
• CIEE portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $18,857.50 (academic fees, housing, two meals per day during the week and three meals a day on weekends for homestays (no meals included for dormitory or off-campus housing), orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and medical insurance.)
• Additional Meals: $660 - $1,750
• International Airfare: CIEE estimates $1,450 (for East Coast departures)
• See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

*Special discounted CIEE fee for IU students. Based on published CIEE materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by CIEE and is not responsible for any price increase or change. Program qualifies for need-based CIEE Overseas Study Program Specific Scholarships. Applications should be submitted to Overseas Study at the time of program application.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due April 19, 2021.

Spring 2022

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
• CIEE scholarships and grants available.
• For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.