University of Stellenbosch Online Application

Welcome to Stellenbosch University’s (Universiteit Stellenbosch) institution Application page. Stellies 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.

When is University of Stellenbosch Online Application Closing Date?

A: Undergraduate applications open on 1 March and close on 30 June. Please consult maties.com for a complete list of programmes – specific closing dates, some of which are earlier. The closing date for most postgraduate programmes is 30 September. Please note that some programmes have different closing dates.

1 March: Applications open for all programmes
1 April: Applications open for financial assistance at Stellenbosch University
1 August: Applications open for NSFAS bursaries

30 June: Applications close for all undergraduate programmes.
30 June: Residence applications close.
31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.
30 November: Applications close for NSFAS bursaries.
15 December: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education).

University of Stellenbosch online Application form

Please ensure that you familiar rise yourself with the closing date of the programmed you wish to apply for and note that new applicants are only permitted one choice of programme upon application.

International applicants (applicants with citizenship other than from South Africa) need not pay the R100.00 application fee.

All new applicants are advised to review the guidelines on how to apply here.

Should you require assistance with finalizing and completing your online application, feel free to contact our Client Service Centre on info@sun.ac.za/ 021 808 9111 for assistance.

What is University of Stellenbosch Online Application Fees?

Application fees. An amount of R100 is payable when applying for admission as a student.

This amount is not applicable to the following groups of students:

– International students – click here to be redirected to the Stellenbosch University International (SUI) website.

– Students applying to the Stellenbosch University Business School (USB). Send inquiry to usbcom@usb.ac.za.

Application fees are not refundable under any circumstances.

University of Stellenbosch Application Important Dates

Open: 1 March
Close: 30 June
Medicine: 31 May
Application Fees:
R100 for ZA citizens non-refundable, but free of charge for international applicants.

2019 Open Days

February 27, (9:00am – 4:00pm)

Venue: Stellenbosch & Tygerberg Campus

This date includes the Engineering Department which historically has always been on an alternative day.

Student Recruitment Centre: (021) 808 4709/2631

2022Term Dates

1st Semester: 1 February – 6 June (classes end May 13 in preparation for exams)

2nd Semester: 18 July – 16 November (classes end October 21 in preparation for exams)

Please remember that 2nd and 4th Semester dates will change dependent on the student’s last examination. It can change by as much as 3 weeks for year-end.

Mid term breaks: 19 March – 28 March & 3 September – 11 September

How to Apply to University of Stellenbosch Application

Wanting to apply to the University of Stellenbosch? Follow these few simple steps…

When Should I apply?

Before you start applying, make sure that you know exactly which faculty you want to apply for and into what programme. If you are still unsure, take a look here.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle, which commences in March 1st of every year. You can find Stellenbosch’s online application platform here. All electronic forms open on March 1st and can be found here.

South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.

Students wishing to request a hardcopy of an application form, can contact: Tel: 021-808-9111

Application fees:

Applicants are required to pay an application fee, except in the case of most graduates of Stellenbosch. All applicants fees can be paid online, or by cheque, postal or cash.

NOTE: All cash payments must be made in person to the cashier at the Administration A Building, Stellenbosch Campus.

Make you sure you send the completed form and required application fee or proof of payment to:

Admissions

Stellenbosch University

Private Bag X1

MATIELAND 7602

For more information regarding application fees, please visit here.

Submitting results and documents:

School learners must ensure that all examination results from Grade 11 until September of Grade 12 are submitted. Failure to do such may result in delays within the student’s application process. You might find that you applied early in Grade 12 and thus only sent in your final Grade 11 results. If this is true, as the year progresses and you receive more results keep sending them through to Stellenbosch, that way they will have all your results by the time finals come around.

Transferring students should too ensure that all transcripts and academic records are submitted as early as possible as well as that a final transcript of current studies being undertaken reaches the Admissions Office as soon as possible after receipt.

Once the University have received your payment, you will receive a conformation via post or email. Also remember to keep a look out for your acceptance and/or provisional acceptance letter. You will assigned a student number for identification purposes and you are encouraged to monitor your application status at all times, and can do so here.

Dates to remember:

Closing dates for (for study in 2019 ):

May 31: All programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

June 30: All programmes in Law; BA (Visual Arts); BA (Drama); BA (Music); BMus; BEd (Gen Ed); BEng; BA (Sport Science) and BSc (Sport Science)

June 30: Residence application

June 30: Applications for all other programmes, with late applications until 30 September.

NOTE: Late applications will only be considered if space is still available in the particular programme.

University of Stellenbosch Application Admission Requirements

Requirements / APS

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi for admission to bachelor’s degree studies, requiring at least 50% in four school subjects from the list of subjects designated for university admission.
Stellenbosch University does not use an AP score as a requirement but rather focuses on other admission criteria like NBTs, overall grade of your subjects etc.
Writing of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) is a requirement to study as US.
Subjects for university admission: Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering, Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognized language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.

University of Stellenbosch Application Residences/Accommodation

Residences

Men:

Dagbreek

Eendrag

Helderberg

Helshoogte

Huis Marais

Huis Visser

Majuba

Simonsberg

Wilgenhof

Women:

Erica

Harmonie

Heemstede

Huis ten Bosch

Irene

Lydia

Minerva

Monica

Nemesia

Nerina

Surruria

Sonop

Mixed:

Goldfields

Metanoia

Huis Neetling

New Generation

In addition to the above residences, Stellenbosch also hosts a number of Senior Residences as well as Private Affiliated Residences. To find out more about these residences, visit here.

Senior Residences:

Lobelia

Concordia

Huis MacDonald

Huis de Villiers

Botsmashoogte

Private Affiliated Residences:

Academia

Nooitgedacht

Stellenbosch students situated at the Tygerberg Campus too have a variety of residences to stay at. For more information on these residences please visit here.

Stellenbosch University also offers Guest Accommodation, where the University owns various apartments located on and around campus. These apartments are available to academics (local and international), seminar-, conference-, workshop and/or short course attendants as well as parents and visitors during graduation ceremonies. For more informations, please contact:

Zenobia Davids
T: 021 808 9568
E: zenobiadavids@sun.ac.za

Documents Required For Application

1. Certified copies of the original qualification documents, as specified in the table below, must be provided. Please take note of the following regarding your documents:
1.1 Copies of your original academic documents, which must be stamped and signed by the awarding school or institution, notary public, or a Commissioner of Oaths (e.g. attorney or diplomatic official) must be provided. If you go to the police station or the Post Office, a Commissioner of Oaths must certify your documents. No police or post office stamps will be accepted.
1.2 No online results obtained from self-serving portals or password protected documents will be accepted.
1.3 Electronic copies provided should be clear and legible (not blurred, cropped or obscured). Only pdf and jpeg format will be accepted.

2. Stellenbosch University reserves the right to request original and additional supporting documentation should this be deemed necessary at any point.

3. Your signed contract, your application documents (e.g. your grade 11 results) as well as proof of payment (if applicable) should be uploaded online at your Application Status before the closing date. If you apply with a hard copy application, you should include all the required documents with your application.

4. If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered.

5. It remains your responsibility to make sure that the University receives these documents in time. You can monitor your Application Status to ensure that your application is complete. Use your username (student number) and official SUN-password to sign in.

DOCUMENTS WE REQUIRE

NON-ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS WE REQUIRE

1. Signed contract (please print out, sign and upload). No electronic signatures accepted.

2. Proof of permanent residence (Not applicable to South African citizens).

3. Student support form (students with disabilities who need additional support).

4. Additional faculty specific documents (If applicable):

Speech Language and Hearing Therapy, and Dietetics visitation form
Portfolio requirements for BA (Visual Arts)
Selection form for BA Drama and Theatre Studies
BA (Sport Science) and BSc (Sport Science) non-academic form
BA (Sport Science) and BSc (Sport Science) medical form

5. Proof of payment (R100 non-refundable application fee)

South African citizens only;
Not applicable to applicants from quantile 1 to 3 schools. Quantile 1 to 3 schools are schools who are identified by the Department of Basic Education as schools situated in disadvantage environments.
Cash payments may also be made in person at the cashiers at the Administration A building (Stellenbosch Campus) or on the first floor of the Clinical Building at Tygerberg Campus.
Read more about payment options on www.maties.com.

ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS WE REQUIRE

Currently in final school year:

South African school system: Final grade 11 results

International school system: Grade 11 results as well as final-year school subjects with levels

Also note: Applicants enrolled in a foreign (international) school system, for example International Baccalaureate (IB) or a USA High School Diploma, must apply using grade 11 (pre-final year) results, but also supply a list of subjects taken in the final year of school (grade 12 /13) with levels for the official subjects and predicted results (confirmed by the school). Please note, however, that applicants from the Cambridge school system do not need to provide the predicted results for the final year subjects. They still need to provide the list of subjects and indicate the level they are taking them in their final year, for Exemption purposes. To make sure you meet the requirements for Matriculation Exemption, please visit the Universities South Africa’s website http://mb.usaf.ac.za for more information on Matriculation Exemption.

Completed final school year:

South African school system: National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB / Statement of symbols of final school results.

International school system: Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow. Cambridge applicants must also include IGCSE or O level or GCSE certificates.

Applicants following the American system must provide the necessary exemption documents as per the USAf website at https://mb.usaf.ac.za/united-states-of-america/.

Also note: If you complete your schooling in an international school system, you must meet the requirements set by Universities South Africa (USAf) for Matriculation Exemption for that system by the time you come to register. To determine whether you meet the requirements, please see: http://mb.usaf.ac.za and select the relevant country’s information. It is normally only possible to apply for a formal certificate of University Exemption during your first year of registration so you might not yet have it available when you come to register for the first time. You will, however, be able to register, provided that you do qualify for Matriculation Exemption.

Additional subjects or rewrites (all school systems): If you have completed additional subjects or rewrote subjects (or are busy rewriting the subjects this year), please include the subjects and grades.

Currently enrolled for first year at a tertiary institution (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications):

• Final school-leaving results (See “completed final school year”)
• Proof of registration in first year when no academic transcript is not yet available

Currently enrolled at a tertiary institution (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications):

• Final school-leaving results (See “completed final school year”)
• Proof of registration, including a list of subjects you are enrolled for with provisional grades if available at the time of application
• Full academic transcript for each academic year completed, including grades

Please note that online results obtained from self-service portals will not be accepted.

Tertiary academic qualifications completed (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications):

Include final school-leaving results where applicable
• Relevant certificates PLUS full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades
• Diploma(s) PLUS full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades
• B degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades
• Honours degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades
• Master’s degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades (where applicable)
• Doctoral degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades (where applicable)

If you have obtained a qualification outside of the South African Higher Education system and your final degree certificate is not available when you apply, please provide us with official proof that you have completed the qualification. Please note that the proof of completion should not be older than five years from the date on which the degree was conferred.

Check Your Application Status

University of Stellenbosch Online Application How to Apply

STEP 1 – Before you apply;

READ UP on all the programmes we offer at Stellenbosch University.
MAKE SURE that you understand the admission and selection requirement
for the different faculties.
CHECK the closing dates – get your applications in on time.

30 JUNE
Applications close for all undergraduate programmes and residences

STEP 2 – Choose your programme.

You get to select up to THREE programmes.
Because of space availability and selection requirements, you might not get into your first
choice. Luckily you can then still be considered for you second or third choice

STEP 3 – Start Your Application :

You can apply quickly and easily using our e-application
• Start your online application.
• Get your username (student number)
and 8-digit password.
• Complete the online form.
• Submit the application form when
you’re done.

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Paper application forms are available on campus for those who don’t have internet access.

STEP 4 – Upload Your Documents

What will be needed include;

Your signed contract,
Proof of payment of the R100 application fee,
Your most recent FINAL YEAR school results, and
Faculty specific non-academic forms, if applicable

You will receive an OFFICIAL SUN-PASSWORD after you submit your application.
This can be used to access your application status to upload all your supporting application documents.

You have to submit all your documents before the closing date

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STEP 5 – Write the NBT

Make sure you understand your faculties’
specifications for the NBTs
For more information and/or to make a booking to
write the NBT’s please visit www.nbt.ac.za

STEP 6 – Track Your Application

You can monitor your application status online using
your username (student number) and SUN-password.

If you need help with your application or if you need
us to send you any information or forms, please
contact our Client Service at 021 808 9111, send an
email to info@sun.ac.za, or visit www.maties.com.

University of Stellenbosch Online Application Courses Offered

For Stellenbosch University you may select three programme choices. The reason you may indicate three programmes, is that there are programmes with extensive selection criteria and it is possible that you will not to be selected for your first choice, but you may still be selected for your second or third choice.
Note however, that you can only be admitted to one programme at a time. If you are admitted to your second choice at first, and then admitted to your first choice, your second choice will lapse as soon as you are admitted to your first choice.
If you would rather continue with your second (or third choice) offer, you must let us know before the end of September at info@sun.ac.za. The offer you decline will expire. After September, your request will only be considered if places are available.
All our programmes have selection criteria, but the following programmes all have extensive selection processes: All programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; all programmes in the Faculty of Law; BA (Visual Arts); BA (Drama); BA (Music); BMus; BA Sport Science; BSc Sport Science; BEd (GenEd); all pogrammes in Engineering; BCom Actuarial Science and BCom (International Business).
1. If your first programme choice is from the extensive selection programmes, we recommend a second choice. If both your first and second choices are from the list of selection programmes above, we recommend that you indicate a third choice which is not from this list.
2. If you want to change your programme choice, send an e-mail containing your request to info@sun.ac.za. Please remember that, after the closing date, you can only be considered if there are places available in the programme.
To help you place your programme choice in the correct order, bear the following in mind:

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Medicine and Health Sciences This faculty will only consider your programme choice if it is indicated as your first choice.

Education This faculty will only consider your programme choice if it is indicated as your first choice.

Law programmes Selection for the programmes BA (Law) and BCom (Law) will only be considered if it is your first programme choice.The undergraduate, four-year LLB programme will be considered as a first or a second choice on your application.

Arts and Social Sciences The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) will only consider first and second choices.Third choices will only be considered if the first and second choices are from the list of extensive selection programmes (see above).BA Sport Science must be your first or second choice.

Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)This faculty will consider first, second or third programme choices. If you have more than one EMS programme on your list. EMS will consider them in your order of preference.BCom (Law), BCom Actuarial Sciences and BCom (International Business) will, however, only be considered if it is your first choice.

AgriSciences This faculty will consider your application for one of their programmes as a first, second or third choice, with the exception of the programme in BSc Food Science, BScAgric Animal Science or a programme where Food Science or Animal Science is offered as a subject. For these programmes, your application will only be considered as a first or second choice.

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Science This faculty will consider your application for one of their programmes as a first, second or third choice.The programmes BSc Human Sciences, BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and BSc Sport Science, will, however, only be considered as a third choice if places are available.

Engineering This faculty will consider your application for one of their programmes as a first, second or third choice.You may apply for more than one BEng programme, e.g. BEng Civil as first choice and BEng Industrial as second, since their selection thresholds may differ.

Theology This faculty will consider your application for one of their programmes as a first or second choice. Third choice will be considered based on availability of places.

University of Stellenbosch Courses Offered

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

University of Stellenbosch Online Application Date

Application And Closing Dates

1 March: Applications open for all programmes
1 April: Applications open for financial assistance at Stellenbosch University
1 August: Applications open for NSFAS bursaries

University of Stellenbosch Application Documents

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2. Stellenbosch University reserves the right to request original and additional supporting documentation should this be deemed necessary at any point.

4. If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered.

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NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTs (NBTs)

The NBTs is applicable to prospective first-year applicants to Stellenbosch University. SU uses the National Benchmark Tests for selection and/or placement purposes.

For more information on the NBTs, please click HERE.

To make a booking to write the NBT’s please visit www.nbt.ac.za or call 021 650 3523.

Students With Disabilities Applying To Stellenbosch

The University is committed to assist students with disabilities who comply with the relevant academic requirements, to become fully fledged integrated members of the student community. Please remember to complete the Student Support Form with regards to your specific needs and send it along with your application to the University.

Where feasible and financially possible, the needs of students are catered for in order to make the campus accessible and student friendly. The University co-ordinates the interests of students with disabilities from the Disability Unit. For full particulars regarding the University’s policy on students with disabilities, and general information regarding accommodation, physical facilities, and support services which are available for students with disabilities, please contact:

Contact person: Dr. Marcia Lyner-Cleophas, Disability Unit, Centre for Student Counselling and Development, Student Affairs
Email: cleophas@sun.ac.za | Tel: 021 808 4707

Admission requirements for undergraduate international curricula

*As of January 2019, GED is no longer an accepted curriculum.