• Program Orientation
• Travel Arrangements
• On Site Transportation
• Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens
• Entry Requirements for Non-U.S.

If you are eligible for financial aid, it can be used towards all UC Davis Summer Abroad programs. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

Program fees are subject to change and do not include airfare and other expenses; see "Fee Notes" and expenses table below.

• Accommodations
• Meals
• Excursions & Activities
• Get to Know Your Destination
• Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
• Student Experience

During this program, you will stay in a student residence on the Stellenbosch Un

• kaeriksson@ucdavis.edu
• Department Website

Dr. Katherine Eriksson is an Associate Professor in the Economics department and has been teaching economic history, econometrics, and advising senior theses since 2015. She has been to South Africa over 15 times, some to visit family, and others as a visiting researcher at Stellenbosch University.

• Dates – June 20–July 11, 2026
• Max Enrollment – 30
• Taught In – English
• Prerequisites – Yes
• Academic Areas – Economics

This intensive program combines classroom instruction, field visits, and a hands-on project, focusing on the key economic development issues South Africa faces, including poverty, inequality, unemployment, an