Welcome to Stellenbosch University’s (Universiteit Stellenbosch or Maties) institution page. Stellies/Maties is one of the leading public research universities in South Africa. It was established in 1866 and is located some 50km’s from Cape Town, in the town of (yes, you guessed it) Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch University APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
31 July 2025: Closing date for undergraduate programmes and residence applications.
31 October 2025: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.
International students and applicants from a quantile 1 to 3 school (check with your school, if you’re unsure) are exempt from paying an application fee.