Data Science in Cape Town.
Learn the Data Science toolkit from industry professionals, apply your skills it in a Cape Town-based internship and spend your summer in one of the worlds best cities.
2-week Data Science bootcamp.
4-week blend of classes and immersive internship.
Discover a new city.
Join a global network.
Session 1 starts
May 17, 2026
Session 2 starts
July 5, 2026
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How the program works.
A magical combination of learning from professionals, applying your skills in an internship and exploring a new city.
"It was low pressure but high reward. I learned a lot without feeling judged, and made friends I’ll keep for life." – Siona, UNC
Weeks 1 - 2
Develop data science skills.
An immersive bootcamp that teaches you data analytics, machine learning, and AI fundamentals through interactive workshops led by experienced data scientists.
Learn from the best teachers.
Live class capped at 30 students.
Continuous support by TAs.
Weeks 3-6
Intern at a global company.
Partner with a Cape Town-based company to tackle a real business challenge, from market entry to growth strategy.
Client project ownership.
Weekly mentor guidance.
Resume ready deliverables.
For the summer
Explore a new country.
When you aren't in class or interning you can spend your time discovering a new culture, planning adventures and making friends.
Curated group excursions.
iX Staff to guide you around city.
24/7 ground support.
Where you will live for the summer.
Rated the #1 best city in the world, Cape Town is where mountains meet the ocean, where Europe meets Africa meets Silicon Valley. Your next chapter begins here.
The scenery is unreal. Hikes, beaches, everything is incredible.
Sam Laughlin, Management Consulting, 2025
The scenery is unreal. Hikes, beaches, everything is incredible.
Sam Laughlin, Investment Banking
This city is a postcard.
Sophie Schenkel, Data Science
A jam packed schedule.
We want you to make the most of your summer, our team curates experiences across culture, adventure, nature and career to make sure you maximize your abroad experience.
"Cape Town has everything! White sand beaches, desert dunes, lush forests, urban skylines, and even penguins."
Surfing lessons at Muizenberg.
Learn how to surf on the famous colourful beachfront.
Full-day Cape Peninsula Tour.
Journey to the southwestern tip of Africa where two oceans meet.
Langa Township cultural tour.
Experience authentic South African culture and history.
A wine tasting experience.
Explore incredible vineyards just 45 minutes from the city.
Professional networking workshop.
Learn practical tips and strategies to grow your network.
Celebrate together at the final event.
End your experience on a high with food, music, and memories.
Hiking the peaks and trails of Cape Town.
Explore scenic routes and summit mountains for incredible views.
Experience the energy of live rugby.
Watch South Africa’s favorite sport with passionate local fans.
Go on a big five safari adventure.
Take a day trip to see lions, elephants, and more.
Quad biking on the Atlantis Dunes.
Ride the dunes just outside Cape Town for an epic thrill.
Visit Cape Town’s must-visit museums.
Discover groundbreaking contemporary African art.
What does a typical week look like?
Typical weekday.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Cold water immersion
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Class time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Office hours with TA
12:00 PM
Lunch with classmates
2:00 PM
Homework or team project work
3:30 PM
Sunset Lion’s Head Hike
7:00 PM
Dinner & social time
Who it's for.
Data Science Cape Town is designed for students who want more than just coding or theory, they want to apply data to real-world.
You're our ideal student if you're:
Enjoy finding stories from data.
Eager to learn industry-standard tools (Python, SQL, and visualization).
Comfortable solving open-ended problems (applying analytical frameworks to interpret).
Excited to bridge theory and practice (apply your skills to live industry problems).
Motivated by career growth - (roles in analytics, data science, product).
When I saw ‘internship abroad’ in the ad, I knew it was exactly what I needed, the perfect mix of career experience and travel.
Isabel Chen
University of Virginia
What we need from you:
Currently enrolled undergraduate.
No prior Data Science experience needed.
English proficiency.
An authentic application.
Our students come from everywhere.
It doesn’t matter what you study, psychology, engineering, art history, we want people from all backgrounds. The best consultants have different perspectives.
Meet your teaching team.
At iX, students have direct, personalized access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad.
Gorden Jemwa
impact.com
Former Head of Data at Luno, now driving AI innovation at impact.com, empowering students to master real-world data science.
Andrew B. Collier
Qube Research & Technologies
Veteran data scientist with deep expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and mentoring future analytics leaders globally.
The professor was super engaging and passionate. It made learning fun.
Sophie Schenkel
University of Michigan
Miguel Lacerda
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Acclaimed data science leader and educator, pioneering AI solutions and analytics programs, with award-winning expertise spanning academia, finance, and healthcare.
Connor Lawless
Stanford University
Post-doctoral researcher at Stanford in ML and optimization, ex-Cornell PhD; innovating human-centered AI, interpretable clustering, and teaching data science globally.
Takudzwa Musarurwa
Freelance Software Dev
Bioinformatician and data scientist with M.Sc. in Data Science (UCT), blending software development, machine learning, and genomic research.
Enock Chemochek
The AI Institute
Data Scientist at The AI Institute, crafting advanced algorithms, leading data-driven projects, and championing knowledge sharing in data science.
What you will learn.
You’ll leave Data Science Cape Town with technical expertise and professional confidence that will set you apart in competitive tech, analytics, and AI-driven roles.
This program gave me something real to put on my resume and a way to apply the business skills I was learning.
Claire Hong
Yale University
I applied for iX to enter the job market with a strong, practical command of my field so I can minimize the learning curve, hit the ground running, and stand out as a candidate who is ready to deliver from day one.
Cody Krause
Michigan University
Resume samples.
Where you'll intern.
This isn’t busywork. You’ll be embedded with a Cape Town-based company. You'll have an internship that delivers real impact. 116 hours of hands-on work experience.
Industry: Digital Commerce / AdTech
SA digital commerce company using ML to automate ad campaign management (Google Search Ads).
Project & KPIs:
Develop a method to enrich client industry data (via campaigns, APIs, manual mapping); calculate avg CTR & CPC by industry; recommend optimal spend per industry; deliver dashboard/tool/report with findings.
Industry: Health Tech / Biotech
SA biotech startup accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics/genomics with CPGR. Focus on personalized cancer & complex disease treatments.
Project & KPIs:
Conduct literature review of peptide biochemistry; curate dataset; propose predictive modelling approach; begin model implementation; prepare presentation on research, dataset, and modelling plan.
Industry: Data Science
Neurabuild’s mission is to partner with organizations that are inspired by nature and help them build nature-inspired technology with a focus on space domain awareness and neuromorphic systems.
Project & KPIs:
Students needed to produce a beautiful, usable visualization of the people in all the articles, allowing the user to drill down into names to work out who the major players in all the content
Industry: Machine Learning
DataProphet is an AI-as-a-Service company of machine learning specialists with a global presence. They work with manufacturers worldwide to optimize their production KPIs via existing plant data and machinery.
Project & KPIs:
For this project, interns worked on projects relating to the manufacturing space and measuring efficiency on real-world production lines that were in active service.
Industry: Data Intelligence
Population-centric intelligence is a proprietary methodology that leverages hard-to-obtain data sources, automated collection tools, advanced data-driven analytics, and deep security expertise.
Project & KPIs:
For this project, interns worked on projects relating to the manufacturing space and measuring efficiency on real-world production lines that were in active service.
A few past internship stories.
Real LinkedIn posts from our alumni about their favourite transformative experiences.
Shelbi Briggs
Vanderbilt University
Today is National Intern Day, and I am so excited to announce that I have joined Raw Catering Services (RCSC) as a Management Consulting intern through iXperience! RCSC is innovating the catering industry..
Max Ho
Columbia University
I recently began my internship with Regenize as a management consultant! I am extremely excited to be working to improve sustainability and innovation in South Africa...
Is Cape Town safe?
We make sure you’re safe so you can focus on learning, working, and having fun. From secure housing to 24/7 help, we’ve got you covered. We’ll also teach you how to get around the city with confidence, so you can enjoy everything Cape Town offers.
With decades of military and police experience, a global security network, and 24/7 on-the-ground support, your safety isn’t just a promise, it’s our proven standard.
Jakobus van Aarde
Global Operations Manager at iX
What our students said.
From the classroom to the coastline, here’s what they had to say about living, learning, and interning in Cape Town.
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Choose a program that suits you.
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Step 2.
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Answer a few questions and upload a short video or written answers so we can review your application.
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Step 4.
Secure your spot.
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What does it cost?
Complete program fees and estimated expenses for your Cape Town experience
Program fee.
Total:
$10,490
(Includes $950 non-refundable deposit)
iXperience offers needs-based financial aid that you can apply for during the application process.
Included in the fee:
Tuition.
Our program combines expert instruction, practical experience, and dedicated mentorship to equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed in your chosen field. Every element is designed to bridge the gap between learning and real-world application, ending with a GIBS-certified certificate to showcase your skills and experience.
Head teacher: Learn from an industry expert with 8–12 years of experience, bringing deep knowledge and firsthand insights into the classroom.
Two teaching assistants: Gain additional support from two teaching assistants with 3–8 years of industry experience to help guide your learning journey.
Curriculum development: Benefit from a curriculum that is updated annually to reflect the latest industry trends and practices.
Pre-course work: Complete 10 hours of pre-course work to ensure you’re fully prepared before the program begins.
54 hours of live in-person teaching: Engage in immersive, face-to-face instruction designed to deepen your understanding and build your expertise.
Compulsory office hours: Receive personalized mentorship and feedback during dedicated office hours with your teaching team.
Exclusive student learning management system: Access resources, assignments, and communications through our custom-built online platform.
Internship support: Receive guidance and assistance throughout your internship, including administration, company recruitment, project development, placement, and support from a dedicated iX staff member.
Daily homework project assessment: Get regular feedback through daily evaluations of your work, helping you improve continuously.
Capstone class project: Collaborate on a final, comprehensive project that showcases your learning and skills.
Certificate of completion: Graduate with a certificate from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), recognizing your achievement and commitment.
Operations.
Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and vibrant stay in Cape Town with 24/7 security, beachside accommodation, modern amenities, and easy access to your classroom and co-working space. Our dedicated program team, airport transfers, local transport, and exclusive iX perks ensure you are supported and ready to make the most of your six-week experience.
In-City orientation.
24/7 health and safety.
Accommodation: Enjoy secure apartment-style living with 24/7 CCTV and key tag access to the iX Village. Each apartment houses 4–6 students and includes a shared kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, linen and towels, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. You’ll also have free access to a gym, three communal swimming pools, and be just 50 meters from Camps Bay beach for a true beachside lifestyle.
Classroom space: Access to class and co-working space for 6 weeks.
Dedicated iX program management team: One staff member to ten to twelve students.
Airport transfers: Our friendly airport staff will be there to welcome you on arrival and assist you on departure, ensuring smooth and convenient transfers to and from your accommodation.
Transport to and from all excursions.
iX swag.
Experience.
Your Cape Town experience goes far beyond the classroom. From welcome dinners and authentic African dining to professional workshops, weekend adventures, and unique local activities, every moment is designed to connect you with your peers, immerse you in the culture, and prepare you for the next stage of your journey.
Welcome & final event: Celebrate the start and end of your journey with two special events featuring speeches, dinner, meet-and-greets, and awards to recognize achievements.
Authentic African dining experience: Enjoy a taste of local culture with a special evening at renowned spots like Golds or Spyced.
Four professional development workshops: Boost your career readiness with sessions on soft skills, LinkedIn and resume building, guest speaker events, and an internship preparations workshop.
Internship Start Celebration: Mark the beginning of your internship with a fun and social celebration alongside your peers.
Life after iX event: Gain valuable guidance on how to apply your iX experience to future opportunities and stay connected with your peers.
Access to Alumni Network: Join a vibrant global community of iX alumni for continued networking and support long after the program ends.
Four weekend excursions: Experience Cape Point and the Boulders Beach penguin colony, enjoy a cheese and wine making and tasting day, explore the Langa Township, and catch waves with surfing lessons.
Cold water immersions: Challenge yourself with invigorating cold-water dips at some of Cape Town’s most scenic spots.
Introduction to padel: Try your hand at padel, a fast-paced sport similar to pickleball but with its own twist.
Ad Hoc community events: Enjoy spontaneous activities like rugby matches, quiz nights, games nights, and social media competitions, depending on the weather and schedule.
Ways to pay.
Online payment.
Securely pay using Stripe.
Bank transfer (ACH).
Pay directly from your bank account using a secure transfer.
Payment plans.
All payments include the $950 non-refundable deposit.
Once-off or two installments.
Total: $10,490
One-time payment or two instalments with no interest.
Four installments.
Total: $10,850
Deposit payment due at enrolment, remaining payments spread over 4 months ($2,463.75 per month).
The above amount includes the 3% interest fee.
Six installments.
Total: $11,015
Deposit payment due at enrolment, remaining payments spread over 6 months ($1,677.50 per month).
The above amount includes the 5% interest fee.
Resources.
Download essential guides and documents to help you prepare for your Cape Town Data Science experience.
City guide.
Complete guide to living in Cape Town, including neighborhoods, transport, and local tips.
Curriculum.
Curriculum overview including frameworks, methodologies, and learning outcomes.
Schedule.
Week-by-week breakdown of activities, workshops, and key milestones.
Reviews from our Alumni.
Mason Ellis
US • 1 review
Nov 18, 2023
Best 6 Week Abroad Internship Program!
I joined the iX Management Consulting Abroad program this past summer in Cape Town, South Africa. Since returning to the United States, I realized that it was the best way I could have spent my summer! I loved the diverse cohort of students from various universities and I made so many new friends...
Date of experience: July 13, 2023
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