Stellenbosch University 2026 Applications – Apply Now

Stellenbosch University 2026 Applications – Apply Now

 

Attention future Maties!
The wait is over – Stellenbosch University (SU) has officially opened applications for the 2026 academic year. This is your opportunity to join one of South Africa’s most prestigious universities and take your first step towards academic and personal growth within a vibrant and dynamic student community.

SU offers a world-class education with top-notch resources, all set in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch. Whether you’re applying to study law, medicine, engineering, or the arts, SU offers a place where excellence and innovation meet.

 

Stellenbosch University Campuses:

• Main Campus – Stellenbosch
• Medicine and Health Sciences Campus – Tygerberg
• Military Sciences Campus – Saldanha
• Economic and Management Sciences Campus – Bellville Park
• Ukwanda Rural Clinical School – Worcester

 

Faculties at SU:

• AgriSciences
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Engineering
• Military Sciences
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Science
• Education
• Law
• Theology

 

 

 

Minimum Admission Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree:

Before applying, you must ensure you:

• Have a UMALUSI certified NSC or IEB qualification

• Achieved 30% or more for a South African Language of Learning and Teaching (English or Afrikaans)

• Achieved an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in four 20-credit subjects

 

How to Calculate Your NSC Average:

Use this formula: (Best result in English or Afrikaans + 5 best results in 20-credit subjects) ÷ 6 = NSC average
(Exclude Life Orientation and non-UMALUSI subjects)

 

 

Important Application Dates:

📌 NSFAS applicants: Visit the NSFAS website for their opening and closing dates.

 

How to Apply Online:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

• Visit www.maties.com and click “Apply”
• Create your online profile and upload all required documents
• Choose up to three programmes across faculties
  ➤ Tip: Select at least one programme without extensive selection to improve your chances

 

Submit your application before 31 July 2025

💡 Documents must be clear, legible, and preferably in PDF format (also accepts doc, docx, jpg, png).

 

Programmes with Extensive Selection Processes:

• All programmes in Medicine and Health Sciences

• All Law programmes

• All Engineering programmes

• Music, Drama, BA (Visual Arts), BEd (General Education)

• BCom (Actuarial Science) and BCom (International Business)

• BSc (Sport Science)

 

National Benchmark Test (NBT)

Required for:

• Faculty of Law applicants

• School of Tomorrow applicants

• Programmes requiring Mathematics NBT

📍 Book your NBT: www.nbt.ac.za

 

 

Receiving and Accepting an Offer

• You may receive multiple offers, but only one can be active at a time

• Conditional offers (based on Grade 11) will become final after NSC results

• Accept your offer and upload the signed Student Contract to secure your place