Cape Town-CIEE

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) at the University of Cape Town

• 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) taken alongside South African and international students
• Please note: Independent Research is not an option for IU students on this program. Students cannot earn credit for independent research 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 Education Abroad for clarification.

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

• CIEE Housing options include:
  • Standard housing
    • double occupancy with another CIEE participant, with shared kitchen and bathroom
    • 10-minute walk to CIEE and UCT main campus
  • Select housing
    • Single en-suite occupancy with individual kitchen and bathroom (additional fee charged directly to students)
  • See more information on CIEE's website (select Housing from the navigation bar). 
• Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing. Students are required to live in program-provided housing in Cape Town

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 have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

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 Education Abroad. 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 2023

• IU portion of fee: $241.95
• CIEE portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $18,952.50 (academic fees, housing, health insurance, orientation, cultural activities, and local excursions)
• Additional Meals: $2,000
• 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 Education Abroad Program Specific Scholarships. 

Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due March 21, 2023.

Spring 2024

• IU portion of fee: $241.95
• CIEE portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $19,807.50 (academic fees, standard housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, and medical insurance)
• Meals: $1,235
• 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. The program qualifies for need-based CIEE Education Abroad Program Specific Scholarships. 

Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due October 10, 2023.

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.