Landscape of South Africa with an elephant and mountains

South Africa (May)

Costs

The deadlines for fees payable to the University of Toronto are as follows:

  • Application fee: due February 1, 2023
  • Deposit of $1,000 due one week after admission notification
  • All remaining fees: March 27, 2024

 

2024 Costs of Studying in South Africa (Domestic Students) 

  Amount Details
FEES PAID TO U of T    
Application Fee $205 Paid at time of application
Course Fee  $5,830* Includes $1,000 deposit
U of T Incidental Fees $198.25 Estimate based on 2023 part-time summer fees
Field Trip Fees $840 Includes transportation and entry fees for all field trips
Accommodation $2,245 Based on shared accommodation
ADDITIONAL COSTS    
Airfare $1,710 Estimate – cost will depend on departure location and purchase date
Meals $800 Estimate – paid on site for purchased and self-prepared meals
Medical Travel Insurance variable Students must provide proof of medical travel insurance
Miscellaneous Expenses variable All students should budget for miscellaneous expense (e.g. travel, gifts, etc.)
Approximate TOTAL Program Cost $11,828  

* Domestic (non-Ontario residents) pay an additional $36.

2024 Costs of Studying in South Africa (International Students) 

  Amount Details
FEES PAID TO U of T    
Application Fee $205 Paid at time of application
Course Fee  $6,985 Includes $1,000 deposit
U of T Incidental Fees $198.25 Estimate based on 2023 part-time summer fees
Field Trip Fees $840 Includes transportation and entry fees for all field trips
Accommodation $2,245 Based on shared accommodation
ADDITIONAL COSTS    
Airfare $1,710 Estimate – cost will depend on departure location and purchase date
Meals $800 Estimate – paid on site for purchased and self-prepared meals
Medical Travel Insurance variable Students must provide proof of medical travel insurance
Miscellaneous Expenses variable All students should budget for miscellaneous expense (e.g. travel, gifts, etc.)
Approximate TOTAL Program Cost $12,978  

Financial Assistance

The following assistance is available for eligible students participating in onsite programs. For additional awards and further details please see the Financial Aid section.

Summer Abroad Award

Awarded to students participating in the Summer Abroad Program, based on academic merit and financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person.

Variable. Up to $4,500.
Dora and Al Track Award

Awarded to undergraduate student(s) taking part in the Summer Abroad Program who completed at least one full-year of study (4 FCEs) with a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student(s) should be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students who have never travelled abroad.

Multiple awards, up to $4,000 each
Dr Sam and Dr Doris Lau Bursary

Awarded to undergraduate students participating in the Summer Programs, based on financial need and academic merit. Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person and be a domestic Ontario resident. 

Multiple awards, up to $7,000 each
Dr. Kathleen Wilcox Travel Abroad Award

Awarded to undergraduate student(s) participating in the Summer Abroad Program who has completed at least one full-year of study (4FCEs) with a GPA of at least 2.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student/s should be Canadian citizens. Preference will be given to students who have never travelled abroad.

Multiple awards, up to $1,500 each
Ingrid King-Hanna Award

Awarded to student/s participating in the Summer Abroad, based on academic merit and the quality of their application. Open to both domestic and international students.

1 x Approx. $1,300
John W. Browne Travel Award

Awarded to undergraduate student(s) taking part in the Summer Abroad Program who has completed at least one full-year of study (4 FCE’s) with a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student/s should be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students.

Multiple awards, up to $4,000 each
Marjorie E Simonds Travel Award

Awarded to students participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on merit. Recipient must have completed at least one full-year of study Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students.

Multiple awards, up to $6,000 each
Rose Patten International Program Award

Awarded to students, participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on financial need. Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person and a domestic Ontario resident. Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students.

14 x up to $2,400 each
Ruth Kirkland Summer Abroad Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate students participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on academic merit and quality of their application. Open to both domestic and international students.

Multiple awards, up to $5,000
Summer Abroad Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence

To be awarded to undergraduate students participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on academic achievement, financial need and recent contributions to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion. Preference will be given to Black and Indigenous students.

4 x $5,000
Woodsworth College Alumni Association Summer Abroad Award

Awarded to student(s) participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on merit. Preference will be given to a Woodsworth College student.

Multiple awards, up to $3000 each