Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University is a universitywide partner in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Student experiences	Download the student experiences
Webpages	General information for exchange students Course information
Social media	Facebook Instagram Welcome to Stellenbosch (YouTube)
Academic calendar	Semester I: 2^nd week of February – 2^nd week of June Semester II: last week of July – 3^rd week of November Orientation generally commences the 1^st week of February for Semester I and the 2^nd week of July for Semester II. Exams take place late May to early June for Semester I and in November for Semester II. Academic calendar
Requirements	GPA (Average Grade) There is no GPA requirement for this destination. Language Requirement Proficiency in English. No TOEFL or IELTS scores required.
Areas of study open to exchange students	All areas depending on agreement between the institutions.
Courses at Master’s level	Yes, but subject to a selection process.
Language of instruction	English
Housing assistance	Exchange students can apply for university administered housing. You can find more information on the housing options here.
Estimated living costs per month	Average living costs per month are around 11,600 ZAR or €670. (Estimate from 2020) You can find a more detailed breakdown of expenses here. Besides that, all exchange students are obliged to pay an Exchange Administrative Fee (EAF) of R4,850 per semester (= appr €500). About half of this fee is for registration, the other half if for your own usage, such as internet, printing for courses, the gym, student societies etc.
Credits	You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table
Number of places available	4 places per year.
Selection	Selection was necessary in the past few years. You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice.

Contact

If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.