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 have the option of enrolling in one course at the university.
Each flat is fully furnished and equipped and is cleaned and serviced on a regular basis. The university has an enrollment of over 5,600 students and is located by the sea, four miles from the city center. Students use the public transportation system between UPE and their flats. 37 S. College Ave.