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About SU
Stellenbosch University (SU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. SU is a member of Association of African Universities (AAU), Higher Education South Africa (HESA), Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC), National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA).
The university is in top-280 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The educational institution is in the top-300 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
SU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Establishment year
- 1917
- Students
- 24,912
- International students
- 1,873
- Female students
- 56%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#283
- Rating THE
- 2024#301-350
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Agriculture & Forestry | 74 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 243 |
Accounting & Finance | 301-330 |
Arts & Humanities | 333 |
Social Sciences & Management | 368 |
Engineering & Technology | 401-450 |
Natural Sciences | 451-500 |
SU tuition fees
The academic calendar at SU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at SU is the same for locals and foreigners — from 1,065 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local1,889USD/year
- Foreign2,694USD/year
- Master
- 1,065USD/year
- Doctorate
- Local3,287USD/year
- Foreign3,899USD/year
Study programs at SU
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Development and Environment
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Drama and Theatre
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Drama and Theatre Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Resource Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Divinity
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Military History (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biodiversity and Ecology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biodiversity and Ecology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Conservation Ecology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Development and Environment
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Abstract Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anatomy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Production Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Plant Physiology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BAccLLB
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
International Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
African Languages for Professional Contexts
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Afrikaans and Dutch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Accountancy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BAcc
- Study degree
- BAcc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Financial Accounting
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Financial Analysis
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
African Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
African Languages for Professional Contexts
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Afrikaans and Dutch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accountancy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agri-business Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Accountancy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
African Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Afrikaans and Dutch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Economics and Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Abstract Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Mathematics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biodiversity and Ecology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Data Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Geographical Information Systems
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoinformatics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoinformatics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agri-business Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Economics and Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Production and Management
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agronomy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Curriculum Inquiry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education Development and Democracy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Educational Support
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Foundation Phase Education
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Foundation Phase Education
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agronomy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Food Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Human and Organisation Development
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Psychology (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Military Geography (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Science (Kinder Kinetics)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Science (Performance Sport)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport Science with Afrikaans
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Science with English Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Abstract Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agronomy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anatomy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Animal Production Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Earth Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth Sciences (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
International Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Organisation and Resource Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Transport Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Art Education
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Curriculum Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education (Research)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education Policy Studies
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education and Training for Lifelong Learning
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Auditing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Auditing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Development Finance
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Cultures
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Languages
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Ethics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Divinity
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ecclesiology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art Education
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Drama and Theatre Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Film Music
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agri-business Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agronomy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Auditing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
General LLM
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Intellectual Property Law
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
International Trade Law
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Laws
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agri-business Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agrisciences - Food and Nutrition Security
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agronomy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Animal Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
African Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
African Languages for Professional Contexts
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Afrikaans and Dutch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Cultures
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Languages
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
African Languages for Professional Contexts
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Afrikaans and Dutch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Languages
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese Studies
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
African Languages
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
African Languages for Professional Contexts
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Afrikaans and Dutch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Cultures
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Auditing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Addiction Care
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Addiction Psychiatry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anaesthesiology (MMed)
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anatomical Pathology
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anatomy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Actuarial Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agricultural Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Conservation Ecology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Auditing
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Futures Studies Managing New Technologies
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study form
- Full-time
Geographical Information System
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Conservation Ecology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Management
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Soil Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Metallurgical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography and Environmental Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agrisciences - Food and Nutrition Security
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Food Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Intercultural Communication
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Military Geography (Option A)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Military Geography (Option B)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agri-business Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agrisciences - Food and Nutrition Security
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography and Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Development Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Management and Administration
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Development Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Futures Studies
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at SU
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 79. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Master's degree at SU
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher. SU provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
SU campus
The suburban campus of SU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Student life at SU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in South Africa after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Graduates of SU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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