Stellenbosch University
SUN
Stellenbosch University welcomes international students from our partner and non-partner institutions to experience world-class learning through a variety of short-term and non-degree programmes.
Whether you're joining Stellenbosch University as an exchange student, enrolling as a Freemover, attending a summer or winter school or participating in research, you’ll find a programme that aligns with your academic goals and personal interests.
As a leading institution on the African continent, Stellenbosch University combines cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and a commitment to transformation and sustainability. Our international students gain access to a rich academic environment and a vibrant campus life, all while engaging with one of South Africa’s most scenic and historically significant regions.
One hundred years after Stellenbosch University (SU) started out with four faculties (Science, Education, Arts and Social Sciences, and AgriSciences), 503 students and 40 academic staff on 2 April 1918, the University’s five campuses are today home to 10 faculties and a vibrant and cosmopolitan community of more than 30 000 students and 3 000 staff members.
Our University’s 10 diverse faculties are where future leaders and trailblazers are inspired to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and shape a better tomorrow. The 10 faculties foster collaboration with industry and community partners through purposeful partnerships, technology transfer, business incubation and engaged research that addresses real-world challenges and drives innovation. Each faculty actively builds networks with the private sector, government and civil society to co-create knowledge, support student learning through work-integrated opportunities, and ensure that research outcomes have tangible impact beyond the university. These collaborations are central to SU’s mission of advancing knowledge in service of society and building capacity for the 21st-century knowledge economy.
Our Factulties:
- AgriSciences
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Military Science
- Science
- Theology
Stellenbosch University is home to two schools, each a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic unit. Our schools bring together expertise from multiple faculties, enabling teams to tackle complex challenges that cross traditional academic boundaries while partnering with industry and society to find impactful solutions for the 21st-century knowledge economy. These schools serve as incubators for new ideas and approaches, offering flexible programmes, joint research initiatives, and real-world learning opportunities that prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing world. They accelerate the transfer of knowledge, drive entrepreneurial activity, and help ensure that our University’s research and teaching remain relevant and responsive to societal needs.
Our Schools:
For more information about studying in Stellenbosch University, please reach out to us:
Exchange students/ nominated students:
- Kalon Damons - exchange@sun.ac.za
Freemovers students:
- Julia Ndebe - studyabroad@sun.ac.za
Short-term Mobility
- Curtley Solomons - summer@sun.ac.za
Affiliate Research Students
- Zandalie Trollip - affiliates@sun.ac.za