SUN 2026 Applications: Key Dates, Requirements & How to Apply

If you’re considering applying for a diploma, higher certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program at Stellenbosch University, this guide contains all the crucial details to help you navigate the application process successfully. Applications for the 2026 academic year will open on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, so it’s best to begin your preparations early.

Stellenbosch University Admission 2026 Intake

Stellenbosch University, a prestigious public institution in Cape Town, South Africa, holds the 296 spot in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and remains the second-highest-ranked university in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Times Higher Education. The university is committed to excellence in research, innovation, and sustainability, fostering a dynamic and transformative academic environment

Stellenbosch University Application Dates for 2026

Prospective students applying to Stellenbosch University should take note of the following important dates for the 2026 academic year:

Undergraduate programme and residence applications open: 1 April 2025
Undergraduate programme and residence applications close: 31 July 2025
Student Financial Aid applications: 1 – 31 October 2025

Ensure you submit your application on time to maximize your chances of admission. Stellenbosch University has a competitive selection process, giving priority to top applicants and those who apply early. Late applications are not considered due to limited space.

List of Courses offered at SUN for the 2026 academic intake year

Below are the faculties and their respective courses offered at the Stellenbosch University.

FACULTY OF AGRISCIENCES

Agricultural Economics
Animal Science
Conservation Ecology
Food Science
Forest and Wood Science
Plant & Soil Science
Viticulture & Oenology
Extended Degree Program
BAgric (Elsenburg Programme)

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees

BA (Drama and Theatre Studies)
BA (Law)
BA (Sport Science)
BA (Visual Arts)
BA (Humanities)
BA (Language and Culture)
BA (International Studies)
BA (Human Resource Management)
BA (Development and Environment)
BA (Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies)
B in Social Work
B in Data Science (Focal area: Geoinformatics)

Music Programs
Higher Certificate in Audio Technology
Higher Certificate in Music
Diploma in Practical Music
Advanced Diploma in Practical Music
BA (Music)
BMusic

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom (Management Sciences)
BCom (Economic Sciences)
BCom (Industrial Psychology)
BCom (Financial Accounting)
BCom (Management Accounting)
BCom (Mathematical Sciences)
BCom (International Business)
BCom (Actuarial Science)
BCom (Management Sciences) Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)
BAcc (Bachelor of Accounting)
BDatSci (Bachelor of Data Science)
Diploma in Sustainable Development

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Data Engineering)
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (General)
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering

FACULTY OF LAW

LLB (4 years) – Undergraduate
BCom (Law) (Offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
BAccLLB (Offered jointly with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
BA (Law) (Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

MBChB (Medicine)
Dietetics
Physiotherapy
Speech-Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Nursing

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Biological & Environmental Sciences

Biodiversity and Ecology
Human Life Sciences
Sport Science
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Physical & Earth Sciences

Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Physics
Applied Medicinal Chemistry

Mathematical & Computational Sciences

Geoinformatics
Biomathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Operations Research
General Computer Science
Data Science
Computer Systems
Computer Science
Statistical Physics Sciences
Biomedical Mathematical Applied Mathematics

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

BTh general
BTh youth work
BTh Part-time
BDiv
Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

SUN Admission Requirements For 2026 Intake

Each program at Stellenbosch University has specific entry requirements. To be considered for selection into a degree program, applicants must meet the following basic criteria:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) school-leaving certificate as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies.
A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications

In addition to the above, you must satisfy the following requirements:

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
Writing of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) required if School of Tomorrow applicant

N.B.: Download the 2026 SU prospectus to explore all entry requirements. Click Here to download it

Documents Required for SUN 2026 Applications

All prospective students are required by the Stellenbosch University to submit the following documents as part of the application process:

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.

How to Apply at SUN 2026

Follow the guidelines and steps below to apply to the Stellenbosch University for admission 2026

Use Mozilla Firefox or Chrome
Ensure you have stable internet
Go to the official website: www.sun.ac.za
Choose “New Applicant” if you are applying for the first time.
Review the terms and click on “I Accept” to proceed.
Provide your Biographical, Contact, Residence, and Nationality details in capital letters.
Click on the “Next” button to continue to the next page.
Create an online profile
Check your inbox for an email containing your Student Number and temporary PIN (you can change the PIN if desired).
Enter your Student Number and the PIN provided.
Review the course prerequisites before making your selection.
Complete all fields marked with a red asterisk
Pay the application fee and upload the proof of payment.
Scan and upload all required documents individually (maximum size: 5MB, accepted formats: Tiff, pdf, jpg, gif).
Be sure to save your details before moving to the next section.
After completing the application, click “Submit Application” to ensure your submission is received.

SU Accommodation Applications 2026

Stellenbosch University provides campus housing and residence facilities to new students upon successful course registration. Applications must be submitted online and not directly at the residences.

Residence applications are part of the general admission process at Stellenbosch University (SU). During the application, you will need to indicate whether or not you require accommodation.

The application deadline for residence placement is 31 July 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

Residence spaces are limited and subject to a selection process.
Due to high demand, placement in a residence or your preferred residence is not guaranteed.
You are responsible for securing your own accommodation, at your own cost if you are not placed

How to Check SU Admission Status

If you applied during the Stellenbosch University 2026 application season, then follow the steps below to check your status

Visit the official SU student portal.
Enter your E-mail address and Password.
Select the academic year if needed.
Follow the instructions to view your admission status.

SU Contact Details for 2026 Applications

If you need assistance with your Stellenbosch University 2026 application, use the contact details below:

Telephone:+27 21 808 9111
Fax: +27 21 808 3822
E-mail:info@sun.ac.za

Visit the official website here for more details.

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