Stellenbosch University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Stellenbosch University is among the leading tertiary educational institutions in South Africa, known for its research activities and top-rated scientists. The university is also popular internationally because of its excellent practical-based programs, which give students a higher success rate after graduating. As a preferred research partner by numerous institutions around the globe, the university is an active participant in various international academic networks that involve science and technology studies.

Stellenbosch University Overview

Stellenbosch University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 247	3 %
Africa Rankings	# 2	1 %
South Africa Rankings	# 2	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 262	4 %
Africa Rankings	# 2	1 %
South Africa Rankings	# 2	—

Tuition Fees at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Rand
International Bachelor's Tuition	46,418 Rand - 132,779 Rand
International Master's Tuition	18,710 Rand - 75,563 Rand

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Stellenbosch University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Stellenbosch University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Stellenbosch University

If you wish to study at Stellenbosch University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Stellenbosch University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Stellenbosch University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Stellenbosch University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Admission Pages
International Bachelor's Admissions Page
International Master's Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Stellenbosch University

There are several Stellenbosch University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Stellenbosch University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.