Compare Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Education Abroad has great program options in sub-Saharan Africa, depending on your interests and goals. Africa offers affordable, immersive and well-supported experiences. Each program includes 24/7 health and safety support. Many programs include field trips and tours.
If you're having trouble deciding between locations, below are a few key differences. Find housing info, GPA, and class pre-requisites by clicking into the main location you're interested in.
Semester-long Programs
Our semester-length programs include a variety of options and program formats.
Your learning takes place outside of the classroom on a field study program. Field study programs can include research or internship work, but either way, the focus is on getting you hands-on experience within a specific field! Depending on the program, these might be located in big cities, small towns, or rural research stations.
Students with interest in these topics might be most interested in field studies:
- Climate change and sustainability
- Public Health
- Political science and international relations
- Development and social justice
We offer lots of field study programs!
Enrolling at a university abroad lets you take courses at a host university with local students. These programs are located in mid sized or large cities.
Not sure sure which program is right for you?
| Features | CIEE Botswana: Semester in Gaborone | CIEE Ghana: Legon University of Ghana | CIEE South Africa: University of Cape Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Location | University of Botswana and CIEE Study Center | University of Ghana and CIEE Study Center | University of Cape Town and CIEE Study Center |
| Housing | Residence hall with local student or homestay | Off-campus hostel, homestay or off-campus apartment | Off-campus apartment |
| City Vibe | Botswana's capital city with a population of about 500,000. The city is known for its markets and arts scene, while still being close to nature reserves. | Located in a suburb of Accra, Ghana's capital city. Accra is a major city with a population of over 5 million people. Accra is known for its arts scene and coastal location. | A large coastal city of almost 5 million people, Cape Town is famous of its iconic Table Mountain. |
On SIT Cameroon: Yaounde Development & Social Change, both English and French language tracks are available.
Summer Programs
Want to study abroad in Africa over the summer? We offer a variety of programs and program types.
| Program Type | Contact Info |
|---|---|
| Field Studies and Study Centers | Megan Henning |
| Faculty-led programs | globalseminars@colorado.edu |
| Summer Internships | internships team |
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A Note on Safety
Every location listed has years of experience hosting U.S. students, strong local staff, orientations, and emergency support. Safety abroad looks a lot like safety at home: awareness, guidance, and community.
Many students say they feel more supported abroad than they expected. If you or your parents have concerns about this in any region of the world, please contact us!
If you have questions or want to discuss more about sub-Saharan Africa, connect with the Program Manager, Megan.