Stellenbosch University Tubingen-South Africa Programme for South African Students 2022

The Tübingen – South Africa Program is a cultural and language exchange program for South African students aiming to expose them to German culture and language. It also aims to bring about closer ties and understanding between the two countries. Students spend a month in Tübingen in a program designed to provide a broad spectrum of knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, from language to history to economics; as well as factory visits and sightseeing excursions which makes for an exciting month of multi-faceted learning.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ?The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the soun... read more

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Tubingen-South Africa Programme

Application Deadline	15 Aug 2022
Country to study	Germany, South Africa
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Stellenbosch University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Tubingen-South Africa Programme

Successful SU students qualify for a travel bursary to cover their flight expenses. The programme then covers your:

accommodation with a German host family (including a small breakfast);
lunch and dinner during the week at the local student canteen (Mensa);
bus pass for the month of January valid in Tübingen and suburbs;
internet access;
study material (notepad, pens, etc.);
seminars and classes;
expenses associated with other, accompanying events and activities;
expenses associated with official excursions and factory tours, including transport, entrance fees, meals, etc.; and
extra warm winter wear, if needed.

As your contribution, you will be expected to cover:

your registration/administration fees;
the courier fees for your visa application, where applicable;
your transport to and from the nearest airport in South Africa;
your meals over weekends; and
your pocket money (we suggest taking about €350–400).

Requirements for Tubingen-South Africa Programme Qualification

The ideal candidate is someone who is eager to engage in group discussions and enthusiatic about group activities. He or she must also be able to act as a good ambassador for South Africa.