Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University Application
Do you want to further your studies? Looking for an institution that offers academic excellence? Direct your eyes to Stellenbosch University where applications are now open!
Stellenbosch University is a public research university situated in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The institution is the oldest institution in South Africa and the oldest extant institution in Sub-Saharan Africa, together with the University of Cape Town
According to the Times Higher World University Ranking, the is maintaining its reputation as a world-class institution. The University is amongst South Africa’s leading tertiary institutions based on research output, student pass rates and rated scientists, and is recognized internationally as an academic institution of excellence.
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Stellenbosch University (SU) has ten faculties:
- AgriSciences
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Education (Foundation Phase)
- Education (Intermediate Phase)
- Engineering
- Law
- Science
- Medicine and Health Sciences
– MBChB
– Dietetics
– Physiotherapy
– Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy
– Occupational Therapy
– Nursing
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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 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,
- 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
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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