Stellenbosch University Library

Stellenbosch University Library

The Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service offer an orientation programme in the Stellenbosch University Library and branch libraries. The programme in the Stellenbosch University Library (no 4 on the map) takes place on 29 and 30 January.

Library orientation is arranged in accordance with faculties and is aimed at introducing new students to the services and facilities thereof. Faculty programmes indicate the dates and times of library visits. Participants in the orientation programme also stand a chance to win exciting prizes.

Apart from the Stellenbosch University Library, orientation programmes are also presented at the following branch libraries:

Theology
Music
Engineering
Forestry
Medical & Health Sciences
Bellville Park campus library

The orientation programme will be followed up with individual training called GetSmart@URLibrary in the subsequent week.

Click HERE to download the Library Orientation Schedule

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Here are the 10 Faculties offered by Stellenbosch University:

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

READ: Stellenbosch University Faculties

Stellenbosch University Campuses

The University of Stellenbosch has 5 main campuses:

Main Campus found in Stellenbosch
Medicine and Health Sciences Campus found in Tygerberg
Military Sciences Campus based in Saldanha
Economic and Management Sciences Campus located in Bellville Park
Ukwanda Rural Clinic School found in Worcester

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 has 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%)

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How to Apply to Stellenbosch University

Explore your options. For more information on the courses SU offers, click here.

Take note of the closing dates for applications.
Select your programme.
Start your application. Click here to log in and complete it.
Make sure you upload all your required documents.
- Final grade 11/12 results (if applicable, academic transcript)
- Signed contract
  - Undergraduate contract here
  - Postgraduate contract here
- 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 found here
- Some faculties require additional specific documents
Write the National Benchmark Test

Monitor your application status here

Apply for financial support

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Stellenbosch University Location And 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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