Stellenbosch University has 10 academic faculties, which are all listed below. Each faculty represents a broad field of study, and each field of study is made up of a variety of degree programmes. Below is more information about all the available undergraduate degree programmes per faculty, e.g. admission requirements, a general outline and career options. Sponsored Links
- AgriSciences Courses
- Arts and Social Sciences Courses
- Economic and Management Sciences Courses
- Science Courses
- Education Courses
- Engineering Courses
- Medicine and Health Sciences Courses
- Law Courses
- Military Science Courses
- Theology Courses
Admission and selection requirements
Also note Stellenbosch University has a brand new Admissions Policy. Please familiarise yourself with the content.
To study at Stellenbosch University you are required to:
- South Afircan school system: Have obtained a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with admission to Bachelor’s degree studies, which means that you must obtain a mark of at least 50% in each of four school subjects from the list of university admission subjects: 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 recognised language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies and Visual Arts
- International school system: Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow
- Have written the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). Please note that when you apply for a programme in the faculty of Law and of Medicine and Health Sciences, the NBT’s need to be written before 30 June if you want to be considered for selection.
- Also meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties
Faculty selection guidelines
Large numbers of prospective students apply for our programmes. Unfortunately we can accept only a limited number of students. Even though you may meet the admission requirements of a programme, you are not guaranteed admission to the programme of your choice.
Undergraduate Courses
BAgric in Agricultural Production and Management: Elsenburg
BScAgric in Animal Science
BSc in Conservation Ecology
BSc in Food Science
BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Science)
BSc in Viticulture and Oenology
BScAgric in Plant and Soil Science
Extended Degree Programm
BA in Humanities
BA in Language and Culture
BA in Development and Environment
BA in Drama and Theatre Studies
BA in Human Resource Management
BA in International Studies
BA in LaB
BA of Music (BMus)
BA in Music
BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE)
Programmes with Psychology
B of Social Work
BA in Sport Science
BA in Visual Arts
BCom
BCom (Economic Sciences)
BCom (Management Sciences)
BCom (Mathematical Sciences)
BCom (International Business)
BCom (Management Sciences) (Extended Degree Programme)
BAcc
BCom (Actuarial Sciences)
BCom (Financial Accounting)
BCom (Focal area: Financial Planning)
BCom (Focal area: Investment Management)
BCom (Management Accounting)
BCom (Industrial Psychology)
BAccLLBCom (Law)
BEd (Foundation Phase Education)
BEd (Intermediate Phase Education)
BEd (Foundation Phase Education)
BEd (Intermediate Phase Education)
BEd (Foundation Phase Education)
BEd (Intermediate Phase Education)
BEng (Civil)
BEng (Chemical)
BEng (Electrical and Electronic)
BEng (Industrial)
BEng (Mechanical)
BEng (Mechatronic)
BA (Law)
BCom (Law)
LLB (four-year)
BAccLLB
LLB (three-year)
BSc in Dietetics
BSc in PhysiotherapyBachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
BMil in Human and Organisation Development
BMil in Organisation and Resource Management
BMil Technology
BMil in Technology and Defence Management
BMil in Security and Africa Studies
BSc in Geoinformatics
BSc in Chemistry
BSc in Earth Sciences
BSc in Physics
BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology
BSc in Human Life Sciences
BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
BSc in Sport Science
BTh (Bachelor of Theology)
BDiv (Bachelor of Divinity)
Postgraguate Courses:
Advanced Diploma in Practical Music
Higher Certificate in Music
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Education
DSc in Agricultural Economics and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Agronomy
DSc in Agronomy
MScAgric in Animal Science
DSc in Animal Production Systems
DSc in Food Science
BScHons in Applied Plant Physiology
MScAgric in Horticultural Science
DSc in Horticultural Science
BScHons in Plant Pathology
DSc in Plant Pathology
DSc in Viticulture
Programmes in Oenology
DSc in Oenology
DSc in Wine Biotechnology
MScAgric in Soil Science
MScAgric in Viticulture
Master of Education in Education Policy Studies
MBChB
MAgric (Agri-business Management
MScAgric in Agricultural Economics and Management
MScAgric in Soil Science
MScAgric in Agronomy
MSc in Food Science
MScAgric or MSc in Wine Biotechnology
MSc in Food and Nutrition Security
MScAgric or MSc in Oenology
MSc or MScAgric in Plant Pathology
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Agricultural Economics and Management
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Soil Science
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Viticulture
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Oenology
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Wine Biotechnology
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Horticultural Science
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Plant Pathology
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Agronomy
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Animal Production Systems
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Food Science
Postgraduate Diploma Courses
PG Dip in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies
PG Dip in Family Medicine
PG Dip in Health Care Management
PG Dip in Health Research Ethics
PG Dip in Infection Control (will not be offered until further notice)
PG Dip in Medicines Development
PG Dip in Medical Toxicology
PG Dip in Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Diploma in Sustainable Development
PG Dip in Addiction Care
Postgraduate Diploma in Aquaculture
PG Diploma in Practical Music
Masters Courses :
MScAgric in Soil Science
MScAgric in Viticulture
Master of Education in Education Policy Studies
MBChB
MAgric (Agri-business Management
MScAgric in Agricultural Economics and Management
MScAgric in Soil Science
MScAgric in Agronomy
MSc in Food Science
MScAgric or MSc in Wine Biotechnology
MSc in Food and Nutrition Security
MScAgric or MSc in Oenology
MSc or MScAgric in Plant Pathology
PHD Courses Offered:
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Agricultural Economics and Management
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Soil Science
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Viticulture
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Oenology
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Wine Biotechnology
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Horticultural Science
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Plant Pathology
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Agronomy
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Animal Production Systems
PhD or PhD (Agric) in Food Science