Welcome to Cape Town

Your next big step

Are you a high school senior, eagerly anticipating the end of your school career but uncertain about your next steps?

You have Bachelor's Degree but need practical skills and a strong portfolio to start your career?

Join us at the Academy of Digital Arts for an extraordinary year of growth in captivating Cape Town, South Africa.

Our fully accredited programs offer the ideal balance of academic rigor and practical experience, propelling you towards a dynamic career in the creative industries. Choose from Graphic Design, Web Ui/UX, Game and Interactive Media to Concept Art and experience being taught by industry experienced lecturers in a highly creative and dynamic environment.

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Why choose Cape Town as a student?

There are many reasons why studying in Cape Town is a choice many South African and international students make.

  • A large variety of art exhibitions, galleries, industry expos, meet-ups and many creative industry companies based in Cape Town provide the networking opportunities you need to jumpstart your career.
  • Cape Town boasts a vibrant social scene, from bustling markets and eclectic cafes to world-class galleries and vibrant nightlife.
  • Hiking, swimming, sky-diving, skateboaring, surfing - you name it, the Mother City provides it somewhere in your vicinity.
  • Affordable Student Accommodation in the vicinity of the CBD. Observatory, Woodstock, Saltriver and many other areas around the city's core provide ample student accomodation offers.
  • Good and safe public transport. Whether by train, the various bus lanes, like MyCiti Bus, e-hailing services, and student car sharing ... getting into town, even by bike, is easy and affordable.

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Enrolling at ADA

And while you enjoy Cape Town ...

at the Academy of Digital Arts, you’ll learn from industry leaders dedicated to nurturing your talents and guiding you towards success. Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to equip you with both practical skills and theoretical understanding essential for thriving in today’s competitive creative landscape.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your horizons, both creatively and culturally.

Take the first step towards an unforgettable adventure — apply today to join us in Cape Town!

Graphic Design students at the Academy of Digital Arts working on an assignment during their studies in Cape Town, South Africa

Studying from Home

You would like to study one of our courses but want to stay at home? Not a problem!

For the past 6 years the academy has been running hybrid classes very successfully. South African educational institutions are officially allowed to run classes this way given the distances of this vast country.

You can join and participate in your classes at the given campus hours from your home desk. You will join us online while the on-campus students are in class. Our tech setup allows for clear audio, classroom video feed, and, of course, the lecturers sharing their screen when going through the lessons’ contents.

We have had students from all over Africa, Europe, and the United States joining us this way and finishing their studies very successfully.

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But ... do you really want to miss THIS?

The iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, dominates the landscape and was declared one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World
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20 minutes out of Cape Town's bustling city center the winelands welcome visitors for wine tastings and great food.
A couple enjoying an evening on one of the beatiful beaches around Cape Town, South Africa
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South African Cosplayers at the ComicCon, Cape Town, South Africa
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