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IES Abroad Cape Town Summer - Health Studies (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IES 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Instruction Language: English GPA: 2.5
Housing Option: Student Residence Hall Academic Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Areas of Study: Health & Human Services, Pre-health Programs, Service Learning, Spanish Program Type: BGSU Affiliate Program
Program Description:
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Cape Town, South Africa

Summer - Health Studies

Nighttime view over Cape Town

About the Program

The Summer Health Studies program offers coursework centered around health-related disciplines rooted in the South African context. You will learn about the challenges and realities of health care in South Africa through your coursework and course-related trips in Cape Town. The program ends with a field trip to the Kruger National Park and Johannesburg, and you will fly home from Johannesburg. There will be opportunities to complete observational rotations at a selection of organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, and health-related NGOs.
 

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 6 per Summer

Visa Required: Yes

Housing: Residence Hall

Language of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisites: None

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

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The IES Abroad Difference

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

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