Stellenbosch University Application Fee
Stellenbosch University Application Fee
This post is to inform all the prospective candidates offered provisional admission or probably seeking admission into the Stellenbosch University (SU) for the 2025/2026 academic session that the management of the institution has released the amount they are required to pay as fees for application form and registration (when given admission).
We specifically publish this information here today, for all people who need to know the current Application as well as the registration fees of SU. Please note that if you have applied for admission to Stellenbosch University or if you are already a student, it is advised that you know the current registration fees for all students, and this knowledge will help you, avoid making mistakes that will cost you your admission.
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Stellenbosch University Application fees
An amount of R100 is payable when applying for admission as a student. This amount does not apply to the following groups of students:
South African citizens
- Holders of permanent residence in South Africa
- Holders of refugee status in South Africa
- Holders of asylum seeker status in South Africa
- Holders of diplomatic status in South Africa
An application fee of R100 is payable by:
- All international applicants to degree programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels (excluding Stellenbosch Business School applicants)
Stellenbosch Business School’s application fees are payable by all applicants as follows:
- MBA programmes = R1 050
- All other programmes = R850
HOW TO PAY YOUR APPLICATION FEE
You have two options to pay your R100 application fee:
ONLINE PAYMENT
- Online payment is the easiest and fastest way to pay your application fee.
- Follow the easy steps when you select “online payment”
- As soon as you complete your payment and upload your documents, you will be able to
submit your application.
OFFLINE PAYMENT
When you make an offline payment, you can submit your application and log into your Applicant Portal to submit your proof of payment as soon as you have made the payment.
The guidelines for an offline payment are as follows:
- Stellenbosch University is registered as an approved beneficiary on all major banking websites. It is therefore unnecessary to insert our bank account details when registering us as a beneficiary.
- Simply select ‘Stellenbosch University Student Fees’ from the approved beneficiary list and use your unique application number as a reference to add us as a beneficiary.
ALREADY PAID
- If you have already paid, please select the “I have already paid” option.
- You will be required to complete the payment details and upload your proof of payment.
EFT PAYMENT
The guideline for an EFT payment is as follows:
Stellenbosch University is registered as an approved beneficiary on all major banking websites. It is therefore unnecessary to insert our bank account details when registering us as a beneficiary.
- Simply select ‘Stellenbosch University Student Fees’ from the approved beneficiary list and use your unique application ID as a reference to add us as a beneficiary.
EXEMPTION OF AN APPLICATION FEE
Depending on the programme you are applying to, or the quantile of your school, you might be exempt from any application fee.
If this applies to your application, you will see “Application Fee – R0.00” on the Payment and Agreement
WAIVING OF THE APPLICATION FEE
Please note that undergraduate applicants from quantile 1 to 4 schools do not pay an application fee. • If you have any financial challenges paying your application fee, please send your motivation to our Client Service Centre at info@sun.ac.za. • Please note: This option is only available to South Africans applying to Stellenbosch and/or Tygerberg campus
READ: University Of Pretoria Online Application
SU Application Date
- Undergraduate Applications and Residences are open from Monday 4 April and close on Sunday 31 July.
- Postgraduate Applications for the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses are open from Monday 11 April
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Applications open on 1 July
Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements
Basic admission requirements for university study:
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) school-leaving certificate as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies.
- A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
- The minimum academic requirement for a bachelor’s degree is:
- 30% for a South African Language of Learning and Teaching (English or Afrikaans) and
- An achievement rating of 4 (50% – 59%) in four 20-credit subjects
- Only School of Tomorrow applicants have to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) if applying for a programme in AgriSciences.
Faculty requirements for programmes leading to a qualification in Viticulture and/or Oenology:
- An average of at least 60% in the NSC, IEB or relevant final school examination.
The average is calculated by taking your highest score in the Language of Learning and Teaching subject (English or Afrikaans) + (5 x best results in 20-credit subjects excluding Life orientation and Mathematics 3). The total divided by 6 equals your NSC average.
- Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 (50%)
- Mathematics 5 (60%)
- Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 4 (50%)
READ: University Of Pretoria Application
How to Apply to Stellenbosch University
- Explore your options. For more information on the courses SU offers,
- Take note of the closing dates for applications.
- Select your programme.
- Start your application.
- Make sure you upload all your required documents.
- Final grade 11/12 results (if applicable, academic transcript)
- Signed contract
- Proof of application fee payment (R100)
- Non-SA citizens need to provide proof of permanent residence
- Students with disabilities need to provide a student support form
- Some faculties require additional specific documents
- Write the National Benchmark Test
Monitor your application status
- Apply for financial support
READ: Apply To Stellenbosch University
SU Contact Details
Telephone: +27 21 808 9111
Fax: +27 21 808 3822
E-mail: info@sun.ac.za
Private Bag X1
Matieland, 7602
South Africa
GPS coordinates:
Administration B Building, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch
18° 51′ 47.536″ East
33° 56′ 1.327″ South
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