Stellenbosch University Application Dates 2025-2026

If you want to apply to Stellenbosch University, you should do it as soon as possible, as Therefore, being aware of the school’s application dates is crucial, and you may find them on this page. You must begin by submitting an application and gathering all required paperwork. To prevent missing the application deadline, which may cause delays or unsuccessful applications, all applicants are recommended to check and be aware of the official Stellenbosch University application dates.

All interested applicants are requested to submit their admission application form at the admission office, which is open both online and offline (through the Stellenbosch University online application portal). Only a few postgraduate programs often start in July, but most start in February every year.

It is crucial for admitted applicants to arrive in time for the start of the program when a postgraduate program includes coursework. Typically, classes start in late January or early February (or late July). They are unable to accept late arrivals. Each year, new registrations for doctorate and master’s (by research) programs must be completed by the end of March, or in some cases, the end of July.

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Stellenbosch University Application Dates

Candidates should use the online application system to submit their applications since the approved Stellenbosch University application dates for the academic year have been officially published. The majority of college admissions and application deadlines fall between April and December, however particular dates can change depending on the institution, candidate, or program.
The application deadlines for the academic year at Stellenbosch University range from March to December.
Students have additional time during this period to compile all the necessary materials and submit their applications.

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Take note of these dates

4 April: Applications open for undergraduate programs.
15 June: Applications open for financial assistance at Stellenbosch University.
31 July: Closing date for undergraduate programs and residence applications.
30 November: Applications close for Stellenbo University financial assistance.
26 January: Applications close for Diplomas in Public Accountability (School of Public Leadership ).

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Stellenbosch University Contact Details;

All Enquiries / Client Services	021 808 9111
Academic Affairs Council (AAC)	021 808 2493/2491
Admissions	021 808 9111
Bursaries and Loans	021 808 9111
Campus Health Services	021 808 3494/3496
Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg	021 808 5453
Centre for Student Communities (CSC)	021 808 2848
Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD)	021 808 4707
Centre for Student Leadership and Structures (CSLS)	021 808 2312
Centre for Student Recruitment and Career Advice (CSRC)	021 808 4709
Centre for Student Recruitment (CSR)	021 808 4709
Communication and Liaison	021 808 4977
Facilities Management	021 808 4666
Language Centre	021 808 2167
Library Enquiries	021 808 4883
MAD² Office	021 808 3632
Maties Sport	021 808 4941/4642
Ombudsman	082 807 2994
Prim Committee	021 808 2493/2491
Risk Management and Campus Security	021 8084666
Social worker	021808 4994
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Student Affairs	021 808 4585
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