The Internet has greatly altered the lifestyle and work of people around the globe. At the same time, the modes of generation and transfer of knowledge are also changed. Thanks to the technological advancements, it becomes possible to teach/learn through variety of different ways that combine face-to-face and virtual engagement (Bauk, 2017; Bauk et al., 2014; Bauk and Radlinger, 2013). The Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) has been developed right thanks to the technological advances. In 2015 Durban University of Technology (DUT) became the first African institution to be included as a Global Network Partner in the State University of New York (SUNY) COIL system1. It is in line with DUT strategic plan in terms to internationalization of the University. It should contribute internationalization of the curriculum, general education, graduate attributes; providing systemic benefits for staff and students; developing innovative cost-effective