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Â鶹×îгöÆ· and South Africa

Â鶹×îгöÆ· and South Africa

Â鶹×îгöÆ· offers its students and faculty highly innovative educational and research opportunities in South Africa. Our programs in South Africa serve our university community at all levels— undergraduate, graduate, and faculty— and in all scholarly fields, from journalism to the natural sciences.

Partnerships

Partner InstitutionPartner Type & Sponsor
Stellenbosch University
  • Global Learning Office
  • Global Learning Office
  • Global Learning Office
  • Feinberg School of Medicine
Stellenbosch University: Tygerberg Hospital
  • Feinberg School of Medicine
University of Cape Town: Graduate School of Business
  • Kellogg School of Management

53 Â鶹×îгöÆ· students in South Africa

  • 17 Undergraduate
  • 36 Graduate

Units and Groups

Several Â鶹×îгöÆ· units are dedicated to the study of Africa, including South Africa.

The Program of African Studies

Guiding the study of Africa at Â鶹×îгöÆ·, the Program of African Studies (PAS) hosts scholars and distinguished visitors from the African continent and around the world. Throughout the year, PAS sponsors events such as talks, discussions, readings, and films.

Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

The Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies is a distinguished collection of Africana that has become an integral part of the legacy of Africa and the African diaspora. Serving Â鶹×îгöÆ· faculty, students, and more than a thousand U.S. and international scholars each year, the Herskovits Library is the largest separate collection of Africana in existence.

Medill Journalism Residency South Africa

The South Africa Journalism Residency program provides a unique and exciting opportunity for Medill students to live and work in Africa for 11 weeks while completing degree requirements. Journalism Residency placements in South Africa are available in magazine, newspaper/online, and broadcast/video.

Alumni

~150
Â鶹×îгöÆ· alumni are based in South Africa.
A number of social and networking opportunities for Â鶹×îгöÆ· alumni can be .

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This page features data and information from the 2023-2024 academic year and gets updated annually. The last update was made in October 2024. For questions or comments about the information listed here, please contact Janka Pieper, Senior Director of Communications.