Arcadia: Cape Town - University of the Western Cape

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Founded over 60 years ago, University of the Western Cape (UWC) played a critical role in the history of South Africa’s transformation, and maintains a mission devoted to access, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, ... read more

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Founded over 60 years ago, University of the Western Cape (UWC) played a critical role in the history of South Africa’s transformation, and maintains a mission devoted to access, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and research.

Its proud history in the liberation struggle distinguishes its academic role in fostering cultural diversity and in seeking creative solutions to a transitioning society’s needs.

Synonymous with student activism and politics, the University is also well known for its academic strengths in humanities, law, health sciences and nursing. It’s home to 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students in seven faculties, and maintains international partnerships from all over the world. 

Located in the Cape Town suburbs, about fifteen miles from the city, the campus includes  a nature reserve and mountain vistas to the east and west. Access to student clubs and societies and outdoor activities will round out your campus experience, while Arcadia program components will help you reflect on your experience in South Africa in a holistic and insightful way. The Arcadia Cornerstone Course, South Africa: History, Politics, and Culture, features associated co-curricular excursions and is taken alongside other South African program students. You’ll also take 3-4 courses at UWC.

ARCADIA EXCURSIONS
Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling:

  • Table Mountain

  • Robben Island

  • Boulders Beach

  • Hermanus

  • !Khwa ttu San Cultural Village

  • Overnight stay in Gugulethu

  • and more...


WHY ARCADIA?
Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.

Please check our website for dates and the latest program information.

Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Environmental Science
  • African Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Legal Studies
  • English Language and Literature
  • Liberal Arts, General Studies
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology
  • Mathematics, Statistics
  • Cultural Studies
  • Marine Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Fine Arts, Studio Arts
  • Business
  • History
Minimum GPA:
2.8
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Arcadia Scholarships

Arcadia aims to help students for whom financial assistance can mean the difference between participating on an Arcadia program and staying home. Arcadia scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants based on need. Approximately 70% of study abroad students who apply for aid from Arcadia receive some form of award

$250-$2,500

Deadlines:
Applications are received on a rolling basis.

Guidelines/Requirements:
Only students who have been accepted to a program from Arcadia Abroad will be considered for an award.

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