Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements

Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements

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​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements. Please familiarise yourself with the Stellenbosch University Admissions Policy and our Terms and Conditions for new applications.

What are the minimum academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree?

• 30% for a South African Language of Learning and Teaching (English or Afrikaans), and
• an achievement rating of 4 (50% – 59%) in four 20-credit subjects.

How do you calculate your National Senior Certificate average?

Highest score in Language of Learning and Teaching (Eng or Afr) + (5 x best results in 20-credit subjects excluding Life Orientation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics 3 and any other non NSC subject​s). The total is then divided by 6.

How do we assess international qualifications?

• ​Final school results from International​ Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow.
• Click here​ for the minimum requirements for international curriculums. (A-levels, AS-levels, IB diploma and GCSE/IGCSE/O-levels)
• Also meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties

Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements

Click here to download the Minimum Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements for 2022-intake​​

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. ​

1. AgriSciences​
   
2. Arts and Social Sciences 
   
3. Economic and Management Sciences
   
4. Education (Foundation Phase)
   
5. Education (Intermediate Phase)​
   
6. Engineering
   
7. Law
   
8. Science​
   
9. Medicine and Health Sciences
   
   • MBChB​
     
   • Dietetics
     
   • Physiotherapy
     
   • Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy
     
   • Occupational Therapy
     
   • Nursing​
     
   • Military Science​

​For further inquiries, please contact our Client Service Centre
Tel.: 021 808 9111

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