Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University is a universitywide partner in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Social media | Welcome to Stellenbosch (YouTube) |
Academic calendar | Semester I: 2nd week of February – 2nd week of June Orientation generally commences the 1st week of February for Semester I and the 2nd week of July for Semester II. Exams take place late May to early June for Semester I and in November for Semester II. |
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.