Nestled in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, South Africa, Stellenbosch University is a public research institution which was ranked 3rd in Africa in the latest edition of Times Higher Education World University rankings.
With 5 campuses comprising of 10 faculties, you are spoilt for choice as to which course to apply for. The faculties are:
- AgriSciences
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Military Science
- Science
- Theology
A National Benchmark Test (NBT) is required for selected courses. The NBT is designed to measure your ability to transfer understanding of language skills, numerical skills and mathematics to the demands of your coursework. For more information about NBT go to www.nbt.ac.za
Apply to Stellies online at https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/
Closing dates for Undergraduate studies:
| Undergraduate applications and residences | 31 July 2026 |
| Diploma in Public Accountability applications | 15 December 2026 |
| Financial assistance applications | 30 September 2026 |