Stellenbosch University 2027 Applications – Apply Now
Attention future Maties!
The wait is over – Stellenbosch University (SU) has officially opened applications for the 2027 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
Click here for the University Prospectus
Before you apply you must make sure that you:
- Meet the most basic academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree; and
- Meet the minimum requirements and selection criteria for the programme(s) you wish to apply to.
- Please visit the *admission and selection requirements* on our website for more information regarding our academic requirements when applying.
- For applicant who follow an international curriculum
- Important note: We receive thousands of applications every year, but space is limited. Even if you meet all the admission requirements we may not be able to accommodate you.
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)
Make sure you submit your application before the closing dates.
- Undergraduate applications and residences close on 31 July.
- Diploma in Public Accountability applications closes on 15 December.
- Financial assistance applications at SU close on 30 September.
NSFAS applicants: Visit the NSFAS website for their opening and closing dates.
How to Apply Online:
- 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
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