The Durban University of Technology’s City Campuses are located within ten minutes of driving to the Indian Ocean’s “Golden Mile” beach front tourism destination, to the busiest port on the African continent and to the world-class Albert Luthuli International Convention Center. As a student in the four week International School programme at DUT, you will participate in Service Learning activities, attend the mandatory, “Introduction to South Africa’s Political History” course which will include visits to a number of historical “living museum” sites; learn basic isiZulu during the “Zulu Language and Culture” elective course and participate in the intensive and interactive study during the “Interface of Arts and Science in Society” course. The International School students will receive a total of 4 U.S. credits from their home institutions when they successfully complete the four week Study Abroad programme offered at the Durban University of Technology, located in the unique Kingdom of the Zulus.

Student Life

• Location: Durban City Population: 3.5 million citizens.
• 2 Miles from City Campuses to Beach Front tourism facilities.
• 20 Miles from the UShaka International/Durban Airport to City Campuses
• 389 Miles from Durban to Johannesburg.
• While at DUT, you will have the opportunity to participate in several weekend excursions in the KwaZulu-Natal region including a game drive and visits to the historic Luthuli and Kwa Muhle Museums, the Gandhi Settlement in Phoenix and world heritage St Lucia sites.
• While at DUT, you’ll be housed in University organized accommodation, close to the main teaching venues. You will have a single room and share bathroom and kitchen facilities with other international students.
• After the program ends, you will have the option to participate in a weeklong tour of South Africa’s famous Garden Route, a stunning stretch of Western Cape coastline, rich in diverse natural beauty and a visit to Robben Island where former President, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.

Subject Fields of Study

• History of socio-cultural politics in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.
• Zulu Language and Culture.
• Arts &crafts from within KZN’s rich cultural diversity.
• Interface of Arts and Science in society, including historical site visits.
• Indigenous knowledge systems, with focus on African and Indian traditions.
• Bio-diversity/medicinal plants and healing practices, public health challenges.
• South African Constitution.
• Impact of Climate Change on the Living Environment: The Durban South experience.
• Peace Education: Chief Albert Luthuli and Gandhian teachings.
• HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu Natal, the epicenter of the pandemic.
• Service Learning and participation in NGO programme activities.

DUT Program Fees

• Academic Enrollment Fee:$150.00
• Educational Costs including Housing: $3,100
• Total: $3250