Celebrate Diversity - Share Knowledge:
Welcome to South Africa
Septemberschool from 30.08.2026 - 12.09.2026 in Cape Town
The German University Consortium for International Cooperation (DHIK) is an association of 37 universities in German-speaking countries that jointly run exchange and double degree programs with foreign universities.
The Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) is a catalyst consortium that supports member institutions through technology-focused teaching and learning, applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, enabling societal transformation.
Together we want to break new grounds and are offering a summer school in September 2026.
Be one of the first participants of this pioneering partnership at the Cape Peninsula University of Technologie (CPUT) in Cape Town!
The application phase for the Septemberschool 2026 has ended. We assume that there will also be a Septemberschool in South Africa in 2027. More information will be available here in October.
We will try our best to make your module wishes possible. However, we ask for your understanding that due to time and organizational reasons, not all module combinations will be available.
ECTS
The specified ECTS reflect the workload.
Complete participation in the program described below is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the ECTS. If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS. If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.
It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.
Grades
Your performance (participation, study assignments, reports, exams,…) will be graded.
All presentations are available under the photos and linked to the topics in the agenda.
We look forward to telling you more about our great September school. Whether you would just like to find out more about Cape Town, the CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) or you are already interested in our September School, we cordially invite you to our information event:
The Kick-off is the start of the virtual phase and will not be recorded.
All students take part in all sessions of the 5 modules, regardless of which two or three modules they have chosen.
Only the self-study tasks of the 2 or 3 modules that you will have been assigned to by the end of the day, must be completed. A balanced module assignment must be ensured.
The module choice -you have made in your application- is subject to change if there is not enough balance.
Tuesday, 28.07.2025 via webex
When
What
Who / Where
18:00 - 18:10
Welcome
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Siegfried Zürn
(DHIK)
18:10 - 18:40
Introduction to the schedule of the Septemberschool
- Please send your flight arrangements (arrival and departure time) to Dr. Miemsie !
Dr. Miemsie de Jager
(THENSA)
18:40 - 18:45
Organizational details
- Did everybody join the WhatsApp Group ? Please send a confirmation with your name in the group!
Kerstin Knieriemen
(Hochschule Esslingen)
18:45 - 19:00
Introduction Module 1:
Cognitive Robotics in the Age of AI: Shaping a Sustainable Future with Intelligent Machines & task in self-study
Global Sustainability Actions: Gamification “Sustain2030 - Plan B” & task in self-study A Survey has to be submitted by 21.08.2026 by those students who have chosen this module.
Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the 2 ECTS/module. If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS. If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.
It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.
premliminary programme
According to your module assignment, your attendance is only mandatory in your respective two or three modules.
Participation in the sessions of the other modules is optional. If you plan to change your module combination at the end of the week, we recommend that you participate in your assigned and your planned module sessions. We cannot guarantee that it will be possible to change modules. There is only a limited number of module combinations available, and we care to ensure that the modules are evenly distributed.
Monday, 24.08.2026
When
What
Who / Where
all day
self-study
11:00 - 12:30
Module 4: Renewable Energy
Self-study task has to be submitted by 28.08.2026 ! (Upload in BwSync - Please use your surname as filename)
Those students who have changed their module(s) have time to catch up on their new module(s).
Attendance and ECTS:
Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of 2 ECTS/Module. If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS. If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.
It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.
Preliminary Programme
Physical Period: 30.08.2026 - 12.09.2026:
The physical phase will take place in Cape Town.
The university that will be hosting you is CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) at the Bellville Campus. In addition to the academic programme, we also offer a social and cultural programme.
Arrival & Welcome 30.08.2026
When
Where
What
Sunday, 30.08.2026 - all day-
Arrival, shuttel from airport to Hotel (times will be communicated via Whats App), withdrawal cash, obtainance SIM card
Tuesday, 01.09.2026 - Celebrate Spring Day and wear you fanciest “Flower Power” gear
When
Where
What
6:30 - 8:15
Hotel
Breakfast
8:15
Meeting point: reception at the Hotel
Transfer to the Campus
9:00 - 10:30
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
10:45 - 12:15
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
12:30 - 13:00
Bellville Campus: cafeteria
lunch
13:15 - 14:45
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
15:00
Depart from CPUT
Transfer to the hotel
Wednesday, 02.09.2026 - Hump Day
When
Where
What
6:30 - 8:15
Hotel
Breakfast
8:15
Meeting point: reception at the Hotel
Transfer to the Campus
9:00 - 10:30
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
10:45 - 12:15
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
12:30 - 13:00
Bellville Campus: cafeteria
lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Bellville Campus: Foyer Auditorium
International Coffee Break (Host: DHIK) You are kindly requested to bring a treat, such as sweets, candy, or non-perishable goodies, from your home region to share during this break
14:15 - 15:45
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
16:00
Depart from CPUT
Transfer to the hotel
Thursday, 03.09.2026 - Company Visits and Cook-off
Cook-off and Dinner 2 teams - 2 kitchens Who will win: vegatarian Pasta or something meaty ? (Beverages on your own account)
Friday, 04.09.2026
When
Where
What
6:30 - 8:15
Hotel
Breakfast
8:15
Meeting point: reception at the Hotel
Transfer to the Campus
9:00 - 10:30
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
10:45 - 12:15
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
12:30 - 13:00
Bellville Campus: cafeteria
lunch
13:30
Depart from CPUT
Excursion to the Wineregion: Winetasting Tour with a historic stop over and a sundowner surprise
Week-end:
When
Where
What
Saturday, 05.09.2026 - 8:30
Depart from hotel
Red bus: Cape Town City Sightseeing Tour We will start our day at the V&A Waterfront. The city tour will include a stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and alight lunch at Hout Bay.
afternoon: 'Shop ‘til you drop’ at V&A Waterfront We will have time to explore the various shops and restaurants before heading back to the hotel
Sunday, 06.09.2026
Sleep in, enjoy the beach, self-organized excursions on your own expense, e.g. Robben Island, Cable Car on table mountain,..
Leisure Day
Monday, 07.09.2026
When
Where
What
6:30 - 8:15
Hotel
Breakfast
8:15
Meeting point: reception at the Hotel
Transfer to the Campus
9:00 - 10:30
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
10:45 - 12:15
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
12:30 - 13:00
Bellville Campus: cafeteria
lunch
13:15 - 14:45
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
15:00
Depart from CPUT
Transfer to the hotel
18:00
Hotel
Game Night at Tyger Show us your favorite card/board game and have fun with your fellow students
International Lunch (Host: THENSA) with a special surprise
14:15 - 15:45
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
16:00
Depart from CPUT
Transfer to the hotel
Thursday, 10.09.2026 - Company Visits
When
Where
What
6:30 - 8:15
Hotel
Breakfast
8:15
Meeting point: reception at the Hotel
Transfer to the Campus
9:00 - 10:30
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
10:45 - 12:15
Room 1 Room 2
Lectures
12:30 - 13:00
Bellville Campus: cafeteria
lunch
13:15
Shuttle to the Companies Depart from CPUT
Company Visits
Friday, 11.09.2026
When
Where
What
6:30 - 8:15
Hotel
Breakfast
8:15
Meeting point: reception at the Hotel
Transfer to the Campus
9:00 - 12:15
Bellville Campus: auditorium
Official Farewell - Closing Programm: Certificate Ceremony
12.30 - 13:00
Bellville Campus: cafeteria
lunch
13:15
Depart from CPUT
Transfer to the hotel Transfer to the airport (CPT) for those, who are leaving us
19:00
Hotel
Farewell Braai
Departure
When
Where
What
Saturday, 12.09.2026 -all day-
pick-up at hotel
Check-out, transfer to the airport (departure-slots will be communicated)
Programme is subject to change.
Attendance and ECTS:
Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the ECTS. If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS. If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.
It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.
preliminary programme
The exams take place during this period:
Which module
What /How
When
Module 1 Cognitive Robotics in the Age of AI: Shaping a Sustainable Future with Intelligent Machines
Saturday, 26.09.2026; all day by individual arrangement
Module 2 Sustainable Tourism through user-centered platform development – Kano method & Outdooractive
Study Assignment
Submission by Saturday, 26.09.2026; 23:59 bwSync
Module 3 Sustainability-oriented Management Control & Accounting
Open book exam via zoom
Saturday, 26.09.2026 10:00 - 11:30
Module 4 Renewable Energy
Study Assignment
Submission by Saturday, 26.09.2026; 23:59 bwSync
Module 5 Global Sustainability Actions: Gamification "Sustain2030 - Plan B"
Study Assignment
Submission by Saturday, 26.09.2026; 23:59 bwSync
Attendance and ECTS:
Complete participation in the programme is a prerequisite for receiving a confirmation of attendance with the award of the 2 ECTS/module. If you do not take part in all events, you will only receive a confirmation of attendance without the award of the ECTS. If you are unable to attend through no fault of your own, please contact us immediately to clarify the awarding of the the ECTS.
It is not up to us to decide whether the ECTS awarded will be recognized at your university. Please clarify this with your faculty before applying.
We want to show you the highlights of the Cape Town Region:
There are 2 official excursions which are mandatory included in your programme and therefore are free of charge
1. Red Bus (Private Day Tour)
Explore all the top and lesser-known iconic monuments and famous landmarks on our Cape Town sightseeing bus tours. Our own private tour allows us to explore the best of this city, at your own pace. With over 20 highlights, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the Cape Town landmarks and attractions that appeal to you in this award-winning city! Cape Town is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Although it is the second largest city of South Africa, after Johannesburg, it is known for its habour and its natural setting. This is why Cape Town was named the best place in the world to visit by the New York Times. Our Red Bus will stop at
As part of the Cape Floristic Region Protected Area, that was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this garden is one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Run by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), it contributes to South Africa's sustainable developement by facilitating access to biodiversity areas.
is the oldest wine estate in South Africa, which is testimony of how one man’s love for wine established South Africa’s first wine farm in 1685. In a word, their wines are from rich African soil, crafted to perfection. Groot Constantia memories are part of literature and heritage and embodies the timeless endeavour to perfection.
Enjoy the most beautiful bay in the world, stroll through Bay Habor Market and try traditional lunch at Mariner's Wharf Habourfront Emporium: - Fish & Chips or - Salad roll & Chips (for vegatarians)
2. Wine-tasting (half-day Tour)
Germany has the best beer in the wold, but South Africa has the best wine in the world. So you have to experience an exceptional wine tasting while enjoying the serene surroundigs in some of the most exclusive farms This afternoon will be the ultimate spoil and the perfect opportunitiy to relax and celebrate life.
Individual Tours on your own expense in your free time:
We also want to make sure that you have enough free time to explore the region on your own. A list of further attractions and acitivities, that we highly recommend, will be provided to participants in advance. Additional excursions are optional and may be organised if there is sufficent interest on your own expenses
Once a leper colony and animal quarantine station, the Island is most known for its dark chapter as a prison for political prisoners during apartheid where notably Nelson Mandela spent 27 years incarcerated. Following the fall of apartheid, this Island transformed into a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a powerful symbol of resilience. Today, visitors can explore the island and learn about its complex past through guided tours. Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
is one of the most well-known mountains in Africa. It provides a magnificent view to cosmopolitan Cape Town. Take the lift to explore one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Explore this neighbourhood and enjoy the nightlife at the fun places of Cape Town. There are a wide variety of attractions and activities to enjoy on the property. From heritage landmarks to more leisurely pursuits. Fun for all ages: Food, drinks, stores, shops and attractions: Make your experience to new heights with the Wheel’s elevated views across Granger Bay, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the Cape Town Stadium.
A stay in South Africa is only complete with a visit to the famous Cape of Good Hope. At the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula lies the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Here you can enjoy magnificent views of the sea at Africa's southwesternmost point – this is a true place of freedom!
Have you always wanted to see penguins in the wilderness? Boulders Beach is located in Simon's Town and home of a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins.
Boat Based Whale Watching Experience at Hermanus Bay (on your own)
Experience a trip on the ocean surrounding Hermanus, known as the whale watching capital of the world. Spend time looking for these majestic creatures and observing them in their natural habitat.
Sunset Cruise (on your own)
Admire the sunset from the deck of a luxury catamaran off the beautiful Cape coast on this 1.5-hour cruise. Relax on board with a glass of Prosecco, and keep an eye out for marine life as you sail.
We hope that there will also be time to mix and mingle and make friends during social activities according to the motto: Celebrate Diversity - Share Knowledge!
Located in the heart of the Northern Suburbs with panoramic views from the mountains to the sea, Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Tyger Valley is one of the most scenic hotels in the city. Situated 12.5km from the Cape Town International airport and 6km from the Bellville Campus of CPUT, you will get from here to there and everywhere very quickly. From spectacular sunrises to romantic sunsets this stylish 3 star hotel offers a fresh perspective of the Mother City across the Boland Mountains all the way to Table Bay.
Services:
Breakfast
Swimmingpool
Special Rate with the "Planet Fitness Group": 50ZAR per day (ca. 2,50€)
Daily housekeeping
Special Rate at the laundry
The costs for the accommodation and breakfast are included in the participation fee.
Single Basis vs. Shared Basis:
Your particiation fee depends on whether you book a single room or share a double room. In a shared double room you have 2 single beds and we take gender seperation into account when allocating the rooms.
The total costs are as follows: 1.200€ per person (sharing) 1.600€ per person (single)
When they are happy, they eat. When they are sad, they eat. When they fight, they eat. So they really love their food and therefore they really want to give you a taste of their food.
Included in your fee is:
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch during academic sessions (10 days)
Meet-and-Greet-Welcome Braai (traditional open fire BBQ)
Please inform us about your special dietary requirements! We can cater for most of the dietary requirements and want to make sure you enjoy every day.
Tea Time Snacks and Dinners are not included:
But no worries - Here are some suggestions:
Point of View Bar & Restaurant (Hotel Restaurant) Tyger Valley Shopping Centre (Multiple restaurant options)
Transport
Flight from/to Germany - from/to South Africa
You organize the flights yourself at your own expense
Transport in Cape Town
In your fee is included:
Airport transfers
Daily transfer to academic host (CPUT Bellville Campus)
Excursion transport as per official itinerary
Alternative transport solution (for your private use):
Uber
Bolt
If you think about renting a vehicle: Please be aware of the fact that in South Africa they are driving on the left side. There are frequent warnings about deep potholes. An international driving licence would be helpful.
All courses are taught in English. This is why the English language level B2 is required.
Due to the entry regulations for German nationals, the passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the date of departure and have at least two free pages for visa stamps. If you are not a German citizen, please inform yourself about the entry requirements for South Africa.
Auslandskrankenversicherung for German participants.
Foto: Stock Adobe - Benshot
Fees for a wonderful once in a lifetime experience:
The fee of 1.200€ includes
Transport: Airport transfers, daily transfers to Campus, transport during the 2 official excursions
Accommodation: Shared doubleroom at the Protea Hotel Tyger Valley with breakfast, swimmingpool and daily housekeeping
Catering: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the Campus (10 days)
Red Bus Excursion : Private Day Tour with lunch
Excursion: Wine Tasting Tour
Upgrade option:
It is possible to upgrade your hotel room to a single room. This upgrade costs 400€, so that the participation fee is then 1,600€
This participation fee does not include
Individual arrival/departure to/from Cape Town
Lunches beside the above mentioned, Tea Time Snacks and Dinners
additional excursions
Visa fees
Costs for international bank transfers
Costs for vaccinations, prophylaxis and health insurance abroad
Costs for souvenirs
South African SIM Card
Costs for travel cancellation insurance
For German participants: Wir empfehlen Ihnen, sich an Ihr International Office zu wenden und sich dort nach Fördermöglichkeiten zu erkundigen.
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