Organization for Tropical Studies - South Africa
Multiple Locations, South Africa
Based in Kruger National Park and West Coast National Park, field study and research exercises will expose you to different types of ecosystems, whilst you come to explore the fauna and flora of both the savanna systems and the Cape Floristic Kingdom. You will take four courses: South African Ecosystems and Diversity, Field Research Methods in Ecology, Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South Africa, and Duke in South Africa: Special Topics in History. Science courses will be taught by OTS faculty and distinguished visiting scientists and conservation practitioners. Prominent South African historians, artists, and cultural theorists will lead the course on History and Culture of South Africa. The program is physically and intellectually demanding, stressing full immersion in hands-on scientific and cultural studies.
Program Information
Terms Available: semester
Type of Program: Study Abroad
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: N/A
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 5
- GPA Requirement: 2.7
- Credits: 16
- Course Catalog
Application
Application Deadline: April 1
Program Application
Program website
Housing: Residence Dorm
Financial, Immigration
Visa Deadlines and Requirements:
You must have passport valid for at least six months after the end date of the program. You will also need a Visitor’s Visa to enter South Africa if you are not South African. Once enrolled in the program, OTS will provide you with information about applying to the South African Consulate for your Visitor’s Visa. This information will only cover the time period in which you will be with the OTS program. For detailed instructions on how to apply and the documentation you will need, please visit contact the Enrollment Management team at undergraduate@tropicalstudies.org.
Note: You will need to apply (in person) to your regional South African Consulate Office. If you plan to travel elsewhere in South Africa after the semester, you must check with the South African Consulate for appropriate Visitor’s Visa requirements.