Stellenbosch University offers programmes in AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science and Theology.

There is no single requirement for all programmes. Each programme has its own admission and selection requirements.

Yes. Students completing recognised South African school-leaving qualifications can apply for undergraduate programmes if they satisfy the requirements of their selected programmes.

Yes. International applicants can apply, but they must satisfy the applicable international curriculum and programme requirements.

Yes. SU provides admission requirements for Cambridge AS-Level and A-Level qualifications, subject to the requirements of the selected programme.

Yes. International Baccalaureate applicants can apply subject to the applicable Matriculation Board and Stellenbosch University requirements.

The international admissions information lists 24 points as a general IB requirement, with alternative qualifying combinations also available. Individual programmes may require additional subjects or higher marks.

Mathematics is required for many programmes, particularly in areas such as engineering, science and certain commerce and agricultural programmes. The required level varies by programme.

Physical Sciences is required for some programmes, including many engineering, science and agricultural programmes. Applicants should check the requirements of their chosen course.

Some health, science and related programmes may require or recommend specific science subjects. Requirements vary by programme.

According to SU admissions information, NBTs are required for Law applicants and School of Tomorrow students. Applicants should check current programme requirements.

Applicants can select a maximum of three programmes from any faculty.

The 2027 undergraduate application period opened on 1 April 2026.

The standard undergraduate application deadline for the 2027 intake was 31 July 2026.

The standard 2027 undergraduate application period has closed. Applicants should contact Stellenbosch University directly to determine whether any specific programme has an alternative application or reconsideration process.

Engineering study areas include Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Electronic, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, among others.

Science programmes include Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Earth Science, GeoInformatics, Human Life Sciences, Biodiversity and Ecology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Sport Science and other fields.

The university offers law qualifications including the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), subject to the faculty’s admission and selection requirements.

The Faculty of AgriSciences offers programmes such as BAgric Agribusiness Management and BScAgric programmes in agricultural economics and related fields.

Yes. The university offers education and teacher-training programmes, including Bachelor of Education pathways and postgraduate education qualifications.

Yes. Medicine and other health sciences are offered through the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, with programme-specific selection requirements.

Yes. Theology programmes include qualifications such as the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Divinity.

Yes. International applicants can apply, but they must meet the applicable qualification, language and programme requirements.

The official Stellenbosch University admissions resources and undergraduate prospectus provide the most reliable information about current programme requirements.

No. Some programmes have limited spaces and use selection criteria in addition to minimum admission requirements.

Stellenbosch University directs undergraduate applicants to its online application system. Applicants should use the official SU admissions website for the current application process.