Stellenbosch University in South Africa (USAC)
The Program
Study at Stellenbosch University, located in the Boland Mountains of South Africa's Western Cape Province. It is a historic university town, blending modern and centuries-old architecture.
Stellenbosch offers 29 official sports teams, clubs, volunteer opportunities and student organizations. Students can also sign up for the Matie Buddy Program, where they are paired with a Stellenbosch student in order to learn more about the culture and help adjust to life in your host country. Field Trips such as Cape Point and Table Mountain are included in the program, as well as evening activities (Traditional South African barbecues, film screenings, etc.) and optional tours.
Program Location
South Africa
Stellenbosch
Located in the mountains of South Africa's Western Cape Province, Stellenbosch is a beautiful, historic town not far from Cape Town, the country's most metropolitan city. It is a multicultural city, blending building centuries-old with modern state-of-the art facilities. Stellenbosch is also at the heart of South Africa’s wine country and surrounded by mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley, providing culture, cuisine, and scenery that won’t be forgotten. Combining a small university town with the convenience of access to larger cities like Cape Town students will have the best of both worlds and plenty of options, from wine and city tours, museums, nature reserves, restaurants, bars, and theaters.
Academics
All students are required to enroll in one course designed to familiarize you with South Africa’s unique history and current social, cultural, and political climate.
In order to have an idea of what classes are available, you should visit the USAC website. Courses range from beginner courses in Afrikaans, French, German, and Spanish to Arts, Political Science, Economics, Education, AgriSciences, Engineering, and more. Undergraduate instruction at Stellenbosch University is available in English. USAC students have a robust catalog of courses to choose from. The majority of courses are lectured in English, however a small number of courses may be lectured bilingually (English and Afrikaans). In such case, all study materials are available in English and a live translation service is offered.
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student according to USAC Stellenbosch and Rutgers University. That means you will need to take approximately 12-18 credits while abroad. The credit translation system between USAC Stellenbosch and Rutgers University is 1:1, meaning a 3-credit course there will also be a 3-credit course on your Rutgers University transcript. It is not possible to take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
USAC students are guaranteed on-campus housing in an apartment-like set-up, just a short walk or bike ride from the center of campus. Students will have a private bedroom with shared kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. These accommodations also offer 24/7 security, internet access (hardwired), on-site shops, braai (BBQ) areas, and a variety of sports/exercise equipment.
For more information about housing, please refer to the USAC Housing website.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| ATW Program Cost* | $10,000 | $13,900 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
• *Access the World (ATW)
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Housing | $3,200 |
| Meals | $2,200 |
| Visa (Estimate is for US Citizens) | $36 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $300 |
| Additional health insurance mandated by South African government | $165 |
| *USAC Application Fee (waived) | 0 |
| Local transportation | $215 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total | $8,616.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| ATW Program Cost* | $10,000 | $13,900 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
• *Access the World (ATW)
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Housing | $3,200 |
| Meals | $2,200 |
| Visa (Estimate is for US Citizens) | $36 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $300 |
| Additional health insurance mandated by South African government | $165 |
| *USAC Application Fee (waived) | 0 |
| Local transportation | $215 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total | $8,616.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.