University of Stellenbosch: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #420 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #3 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #83 of 1,014 | 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
- 52%*
* 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 60,571 scientific papers published and 1,146,133 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 295 | 1231 |
| 1992 | 312 | 1217 |
| 1993 | 360 | 1351 |
| 1994 | 417 | 1439 |
| 1995 | 438 | 1753 |
| 1996 | 445 | 1968 |
| 1997 | 382 | 2081 |
| 1998 | 385 | 2384 |
| 1999 | 442 | 2637 |
| 2000 | 554 | 3296 |
| 2001 | 603 | 3663 |
| 2002 | 853 | 4694 |
| 2003 | 840 | 5817 |
| 2004 | 860 | 7367 |
| 2005 | 910 | 9365 |
| 2006 | 1003 | 11900 |
| 2007 | 1095 | 14101 |
| 2008 | 1303 | 17080 |
| 2009 | 1517 | 20137 |
| 2010 | 1683 | 25088 |
| 2011 | 2092 | 30304 |
| 2012 | 2615 | 35535 |
| 2013 | 2766 | 42319 |
| 2014 | 2804 | 47937 |
| 2015 | 2789 | 52259 |
| 2016 | 3116 | 56430 |
| 2017 | 3238 | 62444 |
| 2018 | 3347 | 70071 |
| 2019 | 3493 | 82998 |
| 2020 | 4005 | 102958 |
| 2021 | 4085 | 124728 |
| 2022 | 4145 | 135228 |
| 2023 | 3946 | 136212 |
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, Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Crop Production, Dietetics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, Forestry, Law, Law, Law, Medicine, Military Science, Music, Natural Resources, Occupational Therapy, Oenology, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Surgery, Theatre, Theology, Visual Arts, Viticulture |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | African Languages, Agriculture, Anaesthesiology, Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Curriculum, Education, Educational Psychology, Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Ethics, French, Geography, Geology, German, Higher Education, History, International Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Military Science, Music, Paediatrics, Pathology, Philosophy, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Surgery, Theatre, Theology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Writing, Zoology |
| Doctorate | African Languages, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Ancient Civilizations, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Engineering, English, Entomology, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Food Science, Forestry, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, German, History, Horticulture, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Sports, Theatre, Theology, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Wood Technology, Zoology |
University of Stellenbosch alumni
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Thabo Mbeki
- Occupations
- economistpolitician
- Biography
-
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is a South African politician who served as the second 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
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 58)
- Occupations
- exploreradventurer
- Biography
-
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. Horn is currently undertaking his latest expedition Pole2Pole, a two-year circumnavigation of the globe via the two poles.
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Jan Christiaan Smuts
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianmilitary officerbotanistphilosopher
- Biography
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Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, OM, CH, DTD, ED, PC, KC, FRS was a South African statesman, military leader 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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Johann Rupert
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Johann Peter Rupert is a South African billionaire businessman, who is the eldest son of business tycoon Anton Rupert and his wife Huberte. He is the chairman of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company Richemont and the South Africa-based company Remgro. Since April 2010, he has been the CEO of Compagnie Financiere Richemont. Rupert and family were ranked the richest in South Africa on the 2023 Forbes list, with an estimated net worth of US$10.7 billion.
University of Stellenbosch faculties and divisions
| Faculty : AgriSciences | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Ecology, Entomology, Food Science, Forest Products, Forestry, Genetics, Horticulture, Oenology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Viticulture, Wood Technology, Zoology |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Pectora roborant cultus recti |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag X1 Matieland, Western Cape, 7602 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |