The scenery is unreal. Hikes, beaches, everything is incredible.
Sam Laughlin, 2025
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Data Science + AI in Cape Town.
A 6-week summer study abroad program. Learn to work with data and AI from industry professionals, apply it in a Cape Town internship, and spend your summer in one of the world's best cities.
2-week Data Science + AI bootcamp.
4-week immersive internship.
Discover a new city.
No coding or data experience required
Session 1:
May 16 - June 26
Session 2:
June 27 - August 7
*Classes are limited to
30 students per cohort
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Program overview
How the program works.
Learn an in-demand skill from the ground up, apply it inside a real company, and get ready for your career, all in one Cape Town summer.
Weeks 1 - 2
Learn an in-demand skill.
You don't need to know how to code before you arrive. In a two-week bootcamp taught from zero, with AI as your copilot, every day ends in something finished.
Practical Python & SQL from zero.
AI-assisted analysis.
Dashboards & data storytelling.
Weeks 3 - 6
Apply it through an internship.
Join a Cape Town company in a small pod and put it to work: a real business problem, the company's own data, and recommendations built on your analysis, with your instructor involved throughout.
A real company dataset & question.
Weekly coached reviews.
A final presentation to the company.
For the summer
Spend your summer in Cape Town.
Your summer isn't only about work. Live alongside students from universities around the world, explore the city, and become part of the iX community in one of the world's most exciting study-abroad cities.
Curated group excursions.
iX Staff to guide you around city.
24/7 ground support.
Student Life
Where you'll learn, work and explore.
Cape Town's startup and scale-up ecosystem is dense and accessible: companies here will hand a live dataset and a genuine question to a student team. That is what makes the second half of the program possible. Instead of practicing on textbook datasets, you spend four weeks as an intern working on a problem a company actually wants answered, and you present your findings to the people who will use them.
Between the work, you'll hike Table Mountain, surf at Muizenberg, explore the Cape Peninsula where two oceans meet, and become part of the iX community in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
You can never get enough hikes in Cape Town.
Danielle Radford, Data Science
This city is a postcard.
Sophie Schenkel, Data Science
What you'll experience
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.
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.
Career development workshop.
Learn practical tips and strategies to grow your network.
Kick off your journey at the welcome event.
Meet new friends and feel the energy of what’s ahead.
Hiking the peaks and trails of Cape Town.
Explore scenic routes and summit mountains for incredible views.
Celebrate together at the final event.
End your experience on a high with food, music, and memories.
Schedule
What does a typical week look like?
Typical weekday.
7:00 AM
Cold water immersion.
8:00 AM
Class time.
11:00 AM
Office hours with TA.
1:00 PM
Lunch with classmates.
2:00 PM
Homework.
4:00 PM
Sunset Lion’s Head Hike.
7:00 PM
Dinner & social time.
Typical weekend.
6:30 AM
Sunrise hike up Table Mountain.
10:00 AM
Old Buscuit Mill market for lunch.
1:00 PM
Beach time at Camps Bay.
4:00 PM
Watch rugby at Cape Town Stadium.
7:00 PM
Dinner on Bree Street.
WHO IT'S FOR
Designed for future data scientists.
You don’t need Data Science + AI / ML experience yet. This program is built for undergraduates who are serious about their careers and want to spend the summer in Cape Town.
You'll leave with:
01
Data science toolkit.
Learn industry-standard tools (Python, SQL, visualization) and AI/ML techniques by solving real-world data problems.
02
Demonstrable experience.
Hands-on data science work you can point to when you apply for jobs.
03
A summer in Cape Town.
Live and work in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
04
Your network.
Meet people on the same journey and build connections that last.
Our students come from everywhere.
Business, economics, engineering, psychology, healthcare, environmental science, or something completely different. If you're curious about how companies use data and AI, this is the place to start.
Already coding comfortably in Python?
Our AI Engineering program in New York is probably a better fit: the same applied model, built for students who want to ship production AI systems.
View program →Your teaching team
Meet our Data Science department.
At iX, students have direct, personalized access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad.
Claire Davis-Reddy (PhD)
Independent Consultant
Independent data science consultant and educator with a PhD in remote sensing, over a decade in analytics and research, and leadership experience in open data and climate risk projects.
Natalie Nsahlai
Simply
Data science and analytics professional with experience in teaching, business analysis, and mentorship.
Takudzwa Musarurwa
Freelance Software Dev
Bioinformatician and data scientist with M.Sc. in Data Science (UCT), blending software development, machine learning, and genomic research.
The professor was super engaging and passionate. It made learning fun.
Sophie Schenkel
University of Michigan
Gorden Jemwa (PhD)
Shift
PhD & Former Head of Data at Luno, now driving AI innovation at impact.com, empowering students to master real-world data science.
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.
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.
Andrew B. Collier
Qube Research & Technologies
Veteran data scientist with deep expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and mentoring future analytics leaders globally.
What you'll learn
By the end of the program.
You’ll leave the Data Science + AI / ML program in Cape Town with technical expertise and professional confidence that will set you apart in competitive tech, analytics, machine learning and AI-driven roles.
Resume sample.
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
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
The internship
Professional experience.
This isn’t busywork. You’ll be embedded with a Cape Town-based company. You'll have an internship that delivers real impact. 150 hours of hands-on work experience.
AdTech & Mobility Data
MotionAds.
MotionAds sits at the intersection of out-of-home advertising and mobility data, commercialising a proprietary multi-million-record driver trip dataset into a data product for major food and packaging brands.
Customer Intelligence & Conversion
SVYP.
SVYP captures preference and intent data through swipe-based experiences across digital customer journeys, driving meaningful revenue and conversion gains for clients across e-commerce, retail, property, fintech and health
Software Development | AI Engineering
| Agentic Systems
| Agentic Systems
Riivo.io.
Riivo.io is a fast-growing, AI-native software development agency building for local and international clients, with particular traction in the South African insurance space, and among the first agencies in the country pursuing certification as an Anthropic development partner
Hear from our interns
A few past internship stories.
LinkedIn posts from our alumni about their favourite transformative experiences.
I really loved that the company was located right here in Cape Town. I got to explore so much more of the city on my way to work. I think iX has had a huge impact on me evaluating my future career path...
Ihtesham Khan
Yale Univeristy
There was a lot of support from Eugene, the CEO, and Hillsley, his right-hand man. My team was always there for me when I was confused, and they excelled in different areas, whether it was coding or other skills...
Michael Davis
Vanderbilt University
Safety & Support
We've thought of everything, so you can focus on having an incredible experience.
Thousands of students have trusted iXperience to deliver an unforgettable study abroad experience. Our safety approach combines experienced on-the-ground staff, carefully selected accommodation, clear safety protocols, and 24/7 support - giving students the freedom to explore with confidence and parents complete peace of mind.
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 students say
Hear it directly from previous iXers.
From the classroom to the coastline, here’s what they had to say about living, learning, and interning in Cape Town.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Tuition & what's included.
Complete program fees for your Cape Town experience. iXperience offers needs-based financial aid that you can apply for during the application process.
$10,490
Tuition fee, includes a $950 non-refundable deposit.
Payment plans.
Choose the plan that suits you. Every plan includes the $950 deposit due at enrolment.
$10,490total program fee
A single up-front payment, with no interest.
$4,770per month
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 2 months ($4,770 per month).
The above amount includes no interest.
$2,456.50per month
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 4 months ($2,456.50 per month).
The above amount includes the 3% interest fee.
$1,669.50per month
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 6 months ($1,669.50 per month).
The above amount includes the 5% interest fee.
Whats included
Whats not included
Flights and meals. Considering where all of our students come from, and the broad spectrum of dietary requirements, your flights and food are not included in the tuition fees. Orientation will include information on where to shop, what dining options are around, and what’s affordable, local and tasty. Costs vary between our campus cities.
Extra excursions. Each of our campus cities has a host of adventures available for you and your new friends to go on. We’re happy to make recommendations and point you in the right direction, but note that additional experiences outside of the official program are for your own cost.
Extra accommodation and transfers. It will be your responsibility to cover the costs of accommodation and transportation if you choose to arrive before the confirmed arrival day, typically the Sunday before the program begins. The same applies if you decide to stay on after the program ends.
Transport to and from your internship. While most of the internships will be concentrated around the campus location, getting yourself to and from meetings will be at your own expense. We’ll brief you on transport options during orientation, and there will be info in your internship pack that you’ll receive in the first week of the program.
How To Apply
Your path to iX in four simple steps.
From choosing your program to securing your spot, the whole process takes just a few days. No lengthy forms, no guesswork.
Step 1
Choose a program that suits you.
Pick a program that fits your goals or helps you discover new career interests.
Step 2
Apply for your chosen program.
Answer a few questions so we can review your application.
Step 3
Get invited to a 1-on-1 interview.
You’ll be invited in 3 days. Interviews are 20 minutes and require no preparation.
Step 4
Secure your spot.
If accepted, you’ll access a place on the iXperience 2027 program.
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