University of Stellenbosch: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #434 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #4 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #71 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 222 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.sun.ac.za
- Languages
- Afrikaans;English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The University of Stellenbosch is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | National Senior Certificate (NSC); an aggregate of at least 4 (50-59%) in for subjects designated for university study. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - March; April-June; July-September; October-December) |
Research profile
University of Stellenbosch is a world-class research university with 72,716 scientific papers published and 1,744,602 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Stellenbosch majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 387 | 1691 |
| 1994 | 438 | 1829 |
| 1995 | 465 | 2235 |
| 1996 | 457 | 2490 |
| 1997 | 408 | 2588 |
| 1998 | 435 | 2946 |
| 1999 | 487 | 3302 |
| 2000 | 615 | 4191 |
| 2001 | 671 | 4676 |
| 2002 | 941 | 6071 |
| 2003 | 927 | 7546 |
| 2004 | 968 | 9521 |
| 2005 | 994 | 11953 |
| 2006 | 1098 | 15080 |
| 2007 | 1223 | 17285 |
| 2008 | 1489 | 21451 |
| 2009 | 1691 | 25115 |
| 2010 | 1972 | 30860 |
| 2011 | 2359 | 37297 |
| 2012 | 2897 | 43837 |
| 2013 | 3031 | 51468 |
| 2014 | 3036 | 58075 |
| 2015 | 3060 | 63405 |
| 2016 | 3393 | 70307 |
| 2017 | 3526 | 79305 |
| 2018 | 3618 | 88733 |
| 2019 | 3810 | 105168 |
| 2020 | 4421 | 135209 |
| 2021 | 4404 | 165285 |
| 2022 | 4542 | 169223 |
| 2023 | 4567 | 176903 |
| 2024 | 3918 | 174012 |
| 2025 | 3012 | 159703 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Stellenbosch gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | ZAR 46,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | ZAR 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | ZAR 52,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | ZAR 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | ZAR 70,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | ZAR 95,000 |
| Master of Science | ZAR 60,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | ZAR 70,000 |
The currency used is South African Rand (ZAR).
The University of Stellenbosch has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Stellenbosch.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Dietetics, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography (Human), Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Management, International Studies, Law, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Military Science, Molecular Biology, Music, Pathology, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Science Education, Taxation, Teacher Training, Theology, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma | Education, Mathematics Education, Music, Science Education, Sustainable Development |
| Honours Degree | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Administration, African Languages, African Studies, Afrikaans, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Anatomy, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dutch, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, English Studies, Entomology, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, French, Genetics, Geography, German, Health Administration, History, Horticulture, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Internal Medicine, International Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Medical Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Military Science, Modern History, Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Surgery, Taxation, Theatre, Transport Economics, Visual Arts, Viticulture |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Actuarial Science, Administrative Law, Agronomy, Ancient Civilizations, Aquaculture, Business Administration, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Data Processing, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, Higher Education Teacher Training, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Sciences, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Medical Technology, Military Science, Music, Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences, Taxation, Theology |
| Master's Degree | African Languages, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Anatomy, Anthropology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Cardiology, Community Health, Consumer Studies, Dental Science, Dentistry, Developmental Psychology, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hepatology, Higher Education, Labour Law, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Military Science, Nephrology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Operations Research, Paediatrics, Pathology, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports Medicine, Statistics, Surgery, Sustainable Development, Theatre, Theology, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
| Doctorate | Anatomy, Business and Commerce, Engineering, Engineering Management, Food Technology, Health Sciences, Law, Military Science, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theology, Town Planning |
University of Stellenbosch alumni
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Thabo Mbeki
- Occupations
- ministereconomistpolitician
- Biography
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Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is a South African politician and economist who served as the president of South Africa from 14 June 1999 to 24 September 2008, when he resigned at the request of his party, the African National Congress (ANC). Before that, he was deputy president under Nelson Mandela from 1994 to 1999.
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Mike Horn
- Occupations
- adventurerexplorer
- Biography
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Michael Horn is a South African–born Swiss professional explorer and adventurer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he currently resides in Château d'Œx, Switzerland. He studied Human Movement Science at Stellenbosch University in Western Cape, South Africa.
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Jan Christiaan Smuts
- Occupations
- botanistlawyerwritermilitary officerphilosopher
- Biography
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Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, OM, CH, DTD, ED, PC, KC, FRS was a South African statesman, military officer and philosopher. In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948.
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Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd, also known as H. F. Verwoerd, was a Dutch-born South African politician, academic, and newspaper editor who served as Prime Minister of South Africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966.
University of Stellenbosch faculties and divisions
| Faculty : AgriSciences | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Ecology, Entomology, Food Science, Forestry, Genetics, Horticulture, Oenology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Viticulture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | African Languages, Afrikaans, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Dutch, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, French, Geography (Human), German, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Economic and Management Sciences | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Management, Public Administration, Statistics, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cardiology, Child Care and Development, Community Health, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Haematology, Histology, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery, Urology, Virology |
| Faculty : Military Science | Military Science |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Theology | Missionary Studies, New Testament, Theology |
| Institute : Advanced Science | Natural Sciences |
| Institute : Applied Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Institute : Futures Research | Futurology |
| Institute : Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Institute : Laser Research | Laser Engineering, Physics |
| Institute : Mathematical Sciences | Mathematics |
| Institute : Mathematics and Science Teaching | Mathematics Education, Science Education |
| Institute : Plant Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Institute : Polymer Science | Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Institute : Sport Performance | Sports |
| Institute : Structural Engineering | Building Technologies |
| Institute : Theoretical Physics | Physics |
| Institute : Thermodynamics and Mechanics | Mechanics, Physics |
| Institute : Transport Technology | Transport Engineering |
| Institute : Water and Environmental Engineering | Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Management, Water Science |
| Institute : Wine Bio-Technology | Oenology, Viticulture |
| Institute : Wood and Fibre | Forest Products, Forestry, Wood Technology |
| Unit : Anxiety and Stress Disorders | Psychology |
| Unit : Children Disease Clinical Research | Child Care and Development, Paediatrics |
| Unit : Corporate Governance in Africa | Economics, Management |
| Unit : Religion and Development Research | Missionary Studies, Religion, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | Universiteit Stellenbosch |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1918 |
| Accreditation | Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET); South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) |
| Motto | Pectora roborant cultus recti |
Location and contacts
| Address | Stellenbosch Central Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7602 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 80,000 |