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University of Stellenbosch

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University Overview

Established in 1918, Universiteit Stellenbosch (University of Stellenbosch) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Stellenbosch (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Cape. This institution also has branch campuses in Tygerberg, Bellville and Saldanha. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, Universiteit Stellenbosch (SU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Universiteit Stellenbosch (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 107-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Stellenbosch's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Stellenbosch's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Stellenbosch' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Stellenbosch's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Stellenbosch
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym SU
Founded 1918 Origins date back to 1866
Motto Pectora roborant cultus recti
Sound learning strengthens the spirit
Colours
Mascot Pokkel
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University Location

Address Private Bag X1, Matieland
Stellenbosch
7602 Western Cape
South Africa
University of Stellenbosch's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Stellenbosch Phone Number (21) 808 9111
University of Stellenbosch Fax Number (21) 808 3800
Other locations Tygerberg, Bellville and Saldanha

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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Stellenbosch's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Stellenbosch is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Stellenbosch's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Stellenbosch as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Stellenbosch Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Stellenbosch is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Stellenbosch's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Stellenbosch: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Stellenbosch Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Stellenbosch Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Stellenbosch categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Stellenbosch.



University of Stellenbosch: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Stellenbosch's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of Stellenbosch Admission Info


University of Stellenbosch's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Stellenbosch is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Stellenbosch's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Stellenbosch has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Stellenbosch 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Stellenbosch's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Stellenbosch's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office, Private Bax x1
Stellenbosch 7602
(21) 808 2566


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Stellenbosch's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Stellenbosch Size and Profile


University of Stellenbosch's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of StellenboschThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Stellenbosch's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Stellenbosch's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


University of Stellenbosch's Control Type Control Type

University of Stellenbosch is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Stellenbosch's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Stellenbosch is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Stellenbosch's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Stellenbosch's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Stellenbosch's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Stellenbosch adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Stellenbosch's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Stellenbosch is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Stellenbosch Facilities


University of Stellenbosch's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Stellenbosch's Library


University of Stellenbosch's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Stellenbosch's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Stellenbosch's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Stellenbosch Services


University of Stellenbosch's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Stellenbosch's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Stellenbosch's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Stellenbosch's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Stellenbosch's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Stellenbosch Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universiteit Stellenbosch's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Stellenbosch Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Stellenbosch's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Universities South Africa (USA)
  • Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC)
  • National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

Universiteit Stellenbosch's X page review

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universiteit Stellenbosch's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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