Program Name: CIEE Cape Town - Arts & Sciences
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Classes taken at:  University of Cape Town (UCT)
University size: 29,427
University founded: 1829
 
Terms available: academic year, fall, spring
Dates:  fall: early July - mid-Nov; spring: late January - mid-June  Start and end dates noted are tentative and subject to change
Calendar: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/south-africa/cape-town/arts-sciences#dates-fees-anchor
Housing:  Housing is dorm style- you may share your bedroom with another student, similar to HC!
Maximum capacity:  4 students

Visa fees: Approx. $100-$150 depending on exchange rates (subject to change) 
 
Course Catalog (module search): In addition to a mandatory class at the CIEE center, students take 3 classes in the 'faculties' (departments) at University of Cape Town (UCT). You can search classes in the faculty handbooks. 
Courses previously taken by Holy Cross students: n/a - new program for 2025-2026
Grade equivalency sheet: CIEE's Cape Town programs in South Africa use the U.S. grading scale of A-F. Students are graded on their attendance, participation, homework, presentations, projects, and midterm and final exams. For UCT courses, 50% of the final grade is based on an external exam, and grades are initially based on a South African scale of 100. 
 
 
All information listed above is subject to change.

For more information, please contact:
Emma Meade, Assistant Director
Email: emeade@holycross.edu  
Phone: 508-793-3090
Office: Smith 218