It has a sunny, dry, temperate climate similar to that of southern California. Port Elizabeth is the home of internationally renowned playwright Athol Fugard, and liberation heroes Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko were born in the region. Students will be housed at Langerry Holiday Flats overlooking the beach. Each flat is fully furnished and equipped and is cleaned and serviced on a regular basis. The university has an enrollment of over 5600 students and is located by the sea, four miles from the city center.
Students have the option of enrolling in one course at the university.
Housing is arranged for program participants by the Center for International Education. Participants will live in flats at Langerry Holiday Flats which overlook the beach. The flats are located approximately two miles from the UPE campus. Each flat is fully furnished and equipped so students will have the facilities to prepare their own meals. Students will need to use the public transportation system between UPE and their flats.