Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS/60 SU credits per semester.
Academic calendar
January - June, July - December
Tuition fee
Exchange students pay 50% of study abroad fee.
Number of student places
6 students per academic year.
Housing
Students can apply for on-campus housing. Housing is not guaranteed. Apply as soon as possible.
For more information about student housing see here.Cost of living
As a student you will need approximately 35.000 ZAR per semester.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Note that some academic programs may have additional admission requirements and course prerequisites.
Language requirements
Students will have to prove their English proficiency through a test such as TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0.
Students are required to get a study permit/ visa. Please check the requirements based on your nationality. Here you can find more information about immigration matters.
Students may need to purchase health insurance to get Proof of Medical by the South African Department of Home Affairs. Here you can find more information about medical cover.
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is in the province of Western Cape in South Africa. The university is home to an academic community of 29 000 students, including 4 000 foreign students, as well as 3 000 permanent staff members spread across five campuses. Stellenbosch and is a 50 km drive from Cape Town.