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Prospective Students

 

The University of Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

 

 

     The University of Cape Town, opened in 1829, is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. Located in the breathtaking port city of Cape Town, the slopes of Table Mountain, the University runs an exciting, varied and successful semester study abroad program.  The Faculties of Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Humanities, Law and Science all offer courses to study abroad students.


 

The Program:

  

        

 

The Setting:

 

Financial Aid:

     All outside financial aid that a student is currently utilizing may be applied toward the cost of the semester study program.  Ouachita allows a student to use 50% of Ouachita issued scholarships (with the exception of work-study aid).

Requirements:

  • Second semester freshman at the time of selection
  • 2.5 GPA
  • Good standing with the university
  • Written approval from the Dean of the School of student's major

Application:

     The application deadline for study during a fall semester is March 1.  For study during a spring semester, the deadline is October 1.  

     For more information about Cape Town University please visit http://www.uct.ac.za/

Obtaining a Visa:

SOUTH AFRICA - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required.  Passports must contain at least two blank visa pages.  Tourist or business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days.  HIV test required for all mine workers; U.S. test sometimes accepted.  For more information, contact the Embassy of South Africa’s Consular Office, 3051 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-4400) or the nearest Consulate in CA (323/651-0902), IL (312/939-7929), or NY (212/213-4880).  Internet: www.saembassy.org

Contact Ian Cosh (coshi@obu.edu) for information.

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