About Stellenbosch University

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 2023:  Closing date for ​​​undergraduate programmes and residence applications​.
    • ​30 November 2023: Applications close for Stellenbo​sch University financial assistance.
    • 26 January 2024: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education
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Find specific postgraduate application dates.

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FEES

  • R100 (SA citizen)
  • 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.

Do I Need to Write the NBTs? →Yes

Remember to: Calculate your APS

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY Qualification Cost Range per Annum

Tuition costs at Stellenbosch University ranges anywhere from R34 272 to R70 038.

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HOW TO APPLY TO STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

Step 1:  Complete the online registration form. Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process.

Step 2:  Complete your application form in full.

Step 3:  Attach/upload all supporting documents. 

Step 4:  Complete the student accommodation form.

 

Remember you’ll need an email address.  Don’t have one?  Get an email address.

 

 

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY CONTACT DETAILS

Have questions about your application?

Email: info@sun.ac.za
Tel:
021 808 9111

Need to find the institution?

Physical Address:
Stellenbosch University
Cnr Banhoek Road & Joubert Street
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa

QUALIFICATIONS ON OFFER AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:

  • AgriSciences
  • Arts and Social Sciences
  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering 
  • Law
  • Medicine and Health Science
  • Military Science
  • Science
  • Theology

View the Career questionnaire and the undergraduate programmes.

Don’t meet the minimum requirements?  There’s still hope!