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Biola in South Africa

Program at a Glance

  • Program Credits

    12-18 credits

    • Location

      Cape Town, South Africa

    • Semesters Offered

      Fall, Spring

    • Deadline

      October 15, 2024

      Deadline for the Spring 2025 program

    • Minimum GPA

      2.5

      Required at the time of completing application

    • Application

      We will be opening applications for the Spring 2025 semester on September 16. Please fill out the Study Abroad Future Interest Form to be notified about program updates for Spring 2025 and beyond.

      How to Apply

      Students who apply to attend Biola in South Africa must complete a Biola application for review by Study Abroad. In addition to the Biola Study Abroad application, students must also complete an application with the program provider, ISA Veritas Christian Study Abroad.

      Note: Students must be accepted by both Biola Study Abroad and the program provider in order to participate in the program.

      Interested in applying? Check out the next steps.


      Biola in South Africa, hosted by Veritas Christian Study Abroad, provides students the opportunity to study and grow spiritually among other international students at the #1 ranked university in Africa, the University of Cape Town.


      Program Overview


      Biola in South Africa is a program that aims to give students an opportunity to explore one of the country's oldest and most beautiful cities. Throughout this exploration, students will be able to see God's handiwork in the backdrop of flat-topped Table Mountain juxtaposed by the sweep of the Atlantic Ocean in the foreground, or in the cable-car ride up Table Mountain to enjoy the breathtaking view of the city and peninsula.

      Biola in South Africa additionally has students taking courses at the University of Cape Town, which is known as the "Harvard of Africa." The University of Cape Town is South Africa's oldest university and one of the continent's leading teaching and research institutions. While students gain knowledge from the university’s excellent academics, they also have the opportunity to learn in a secular educational world, allowing them to discover new and expanding ways to integrate faith and learning while developing cross-cultural friendships. Additionally, this cross-cultural program enables students to communicate and understand the challenges of a developing nation and teaches them to respond with an informed, Christ-centered worldview. Participating students are required to register for the 1 credit Ministry Practicum course through this Veritas Program. The Ministry Practicum course will transfer back to Biola as 1 general elective credit.

      Along with receiving credits transferable to Biola — students will live, learn and experience the beautiful city of Cape Town together. Students will be able to take a ferry to the historic Robben Island, visit the Cape of Good Hope, and go sea kayaking or whale watching in their free time. Students who apply to attend the Biola in South Africa complete a Biola application for review by Study Abroad. In addition to the Biola Study Abroad application, students must also complete an application with the program provider, Veritas. Students must be accepted by Biola Study Abroad and the program provider to participate in the program.


      2024–25 Program Cost (Before Financial Aid)

      ItemCost
      2024–2025 Biola Semester Tuition$24,492
      Program Fees (e.g. Room and Board, Educational Excursions)$3,530
      Non-Refundable Biola Administrative Fee$500
      International Health Insurance (Estimate)$248
      Premium Program Fee$2,000
      Estimated Program Cost$30,770


      Airfare, meals, insurance, local transportation and textbooks are not included in the program cost. Student housing is in a shared apartment for the semester. Students accepted to participate in the program during the 2024-25 year will be billed the Program Cost as seen above. This cost is before financial aid. For a study abroad financial aid review, please contact The Office of Financial Aid.


      Program Dates

      Fall 2024: July 7–November 21, 2024
      Spring 2025: January 31–June 21, 2025


      Course Equivalencies

      View the Biola in South Africa Course Equivalencies (pending)