Summer Study Abroad Programs in South Africa

The warmer ocean temperatures, the mild and crisp Mediterranean weather, and the lack of the scorching summer sun equates to winters being the best time of year for outdoor activities in South Africa — not to mention most universities here offer a myriad of courses and disciplines. The sciences to the arts are at your selection disposal! Many local uni students are on holiday from July to mid-August, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet them at the plethora of annual music and arts festivals during your summer in South Africa.

Students who love adventures or studying the environment (or both) will rejoice with the available wildlife watching that inevitably comes alongside their South African summer study abroad program. Your potential coursework sounds fake but it’s REAL: your next assignment might be to spot whales along the Hermanus coast, pump up your adrenaline with shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and ride in land rovers through local and international game reserves. AWESOME!

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Latest Program Reviews

Great Experience

September 17, 2025by: Caleb Hildmann - United StatesProgram: Learn & Intern This Summer in Cape Town

10

This past summer, I had the opportunity to join iXperience in Cape Town, South Africa, where I completed their Investment Banking program. I had a few friends go in prior years so I thought I had an idea of what was going to happen. iXperience exceeded my expectations and was one of the best decisions I have made. iXperience made me feel ready for a career in finance. On top of the professional development, I was able to make some of the greatest memories of my life exploring a new city with some of the coolest people that I met in the program. Since I completed the program it has been a highlight of my resume in interviews, everyone is so interested and curious about working abroad. This was the greatest experience of my life and I’d highly recommend iXperience to anyone looking for a unique program that blends professional development, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences abroad.

Amazing Experience

September 10, 2025by: Gavin Cibelli - United StatesProgram: Learn & Intern This Summer in Cape Town

10

Amazing experience. The team was super responsive and guided me and my family through every step of applying and setting up travel accommodations. I had the opportunity to take the Investment Banking Boot Camp, where I learned everything I needed to get started in a professional role. I was fortunate to join a firm called Exit Strategy Partners, where I worked on live multi-million-dollar deals. Having this experience has really helped me get a better picture of what I want to do in the future and propelled my career forward.

Great Experience

September 17, 2025by: Caleb Hildmann - United StatesProgram: Learn & Intern This Summer in Cape Town

10

This past summer, I had the opportunity to join iXperience in Cape Town, South Africa, where I completed their Investment Banking program. I had a few friends go in prior years so I thought I had an idea of what was going to happen. iXperience exceeded my expectations and was one of the best decisions I have made. iXperience made me feel ready for a career in finance. On top of the professional development, I was able to make some of the greatest memories of my life exploring a new city with some of the coolest people that I met in the program. Since I completed the program it has been a highlight of my resume in interviews, everyone is so interested and curious about working abroad. This was the greatest experience of my life and I’d highly recommend iXperience to anyone looking for a unique program that blends professional development, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences abroad.

Amazing Experience

September 10, 2025by: Gavin Cibelli - United StatesProgram: Learn & Intern This Summer in Cape Town

10

Amazing experience. The team was super responsive and guided me and my family through every step of applying and setting up travel accommodations. I had the opportunity to take the Investment Banking Boot Camp, where I learned everything I needed to get started in a professional role. I was fortunate to join a firm called Exit Strategy Partners, where I worked on live multi-million-dollar deals. Having this experience has really helped me get a better picture of what I want to do in the future and propelled my career forward.