Is Stellenbosch Application Open For 2025-2026

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Is Stellenbosch Application Open For 2025-2026

Stellenbosch University Applications Now Open for 2025-2026 Academic Year. Applications for Stellenbosch University’s (SUN) academic programs for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open! Prospective students interested in pursuing their studies at Stellenbosch University are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is July 31, 2024. Be sure to submit your complete application by this date to be considered for admission.

Stellenbosch University (SUN) Application Deadlines

Application Opens: April 1, 2024 (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024 (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
International Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

Stellenbosch University Application Fee For 2025-2026

Who needs to pay an application fee?

All applicants to Stellenbosch University for the 2025-2026 academic year are required to pay an application fee of R100 except for the following:

International Students: Refer to the Stellenbosch University International (SUI) website for details on application fees. Stellenbosch University International website: [invalid URL removed]
Students applying to the Stellenbosch University Business School (USB): Contact usbcom@usb.ac.za for information on application fees.

Important Note: Application fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to pay the SUN Application FEE for 2025 admissions

Applicants have only 2 options to effect the application fee payment.

Online Payment

Follow the easy steps when you select the online payment during the application process online.
As soon as you complete your payment and uploaded your documents, you will be able to submit your application form

Offline Payment

Once you pay the application fee offline, there is the need to log into the application and upload the proof of payment
Stellenbosch University is registered as an approved beneficiary on all major banking websites. You have to insert the bank account of SUN details when registering the university as a beneficiary
Simply select Stellenbosch University student fees from the approved beneficiary list and use your unique application number as a reference to add the university.

Stellenbosch University Online Application Requirements For 2025-2026

You will need the following documents to apply to Stellenbosch University:

Undergraduate Programmes

South African students

Proof of payment for the application fee
A completed student support form (Disability Applicant)
Final grade 11 assessment results as per the Department of Education guidelines.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB/Statement of symbols of final school results

Foreign Students

Proof of permanent residency, refugee or asylum-seeking status
Grade 11 results (pre-final) and final-year school subjects with levels
Final school results from the International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow.
Additional subject and rewrite results.

Postgraduate Applicants

Final school-leaving results
Proof of registration
Full academic transcript for each academic year completed, including grades.
Relevant certificates and full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades
Diploma(s) and full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades
B degree certificate(s) and full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades.
Honours degree certificate(s) and full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades.
Master’s degree certificate(s) and full academic transcript for each year of enrolment, including grades (where applicable.

Online Application Steps of Stellenbosch University 2025-2026

To apply to Stellenbosch University, simply go to www.sun.ac.za and take these actions.

Select a programme

Check out what you can study on www.maties.com
You can book an online or on-campus advisory or career counselling session

Meet the Admission and Selection Criteria

Some programmes have extensive selection processes. Make sure you understand the requirements

Apply Online

Make sure you submit your application by the closing date
You can apply for up to 3 Programmes
Upload the required documents

Track your application status

Accept the offer and Upload your Signed Contract

Once you are given an offer, you are expected to accept the offer within the application date and upload your signed student contract form to register as a Maatie.

Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) school-leaving certificate as certified by Umalusi for bachelor’s degree studies admission.

With the exception of School of Tomorrow matriculants and applicants for programmes in the Faculty of Law, the University does not require National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) for admission to programmes in 2025.

Applicants from abroad

The Admission Office, working with Stellenbosch University International, will assess the academic records of applicants who submit applications with international examination qualifications.

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