Stellenbosch University SU Online Application 2025-2026
You may apply online. In order to apply online you will need a working email address and your South African identity number, or, if you are an international applicant, your passport number.
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application by printing the forms from the links below, and sending them to the Admissions Office.
University of Stellenbosch Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
University of Stellenbosch Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Details Of University of Stellenbosch Online Application 2025-2026
Courses Offered At US
The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:
- AgriSciences
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine and Health Science
- Military Science
- Science
- Theology
Application Form
Step 1: Before you apply
Make sure that you understand the University’s Admission Policy, and the admission and selection criteria of the different faculties before you apply. The policy, criteria and guidelines are available at Undergraduate Prospective Student website at www.maties.com, or you can contact our Client Service on +27 21 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za. For postgraduate studies, please visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website at www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies .
Step 2: Take note of the closing dates
Undergraduate dates for all students, including international students:
1 April: Applications open for financial assistance at Stellenbosch University.
30 June: Applications close for all undergraduate programmes.
30 June: Residence applications close.
1 August: Applications open for NSFAS bursaries.
31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.
30 November: Applications close for NSFAS bursaries.
15 December: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education).
Postgraduate closing dates for all students:
Visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website (www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies) for a list of the closing dates of all the postgraduate programmes offered for the 2020 intake year.
Closing dates for financial assistance:
31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.
Step 3: Click applicable button for application instructions
How to Apply
Step 1: Get your application form.
- Online Application:
Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process. - Hardcopy Application:
You can get a paper application form at 021 808 9111 or at info@sun.ac.za.
You can post your application to:
Stellenbosch University
c/o Banhoek Road & Joubert Street
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Step 2: Complete your application form in full.
*Remember you’ll need an email address.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
Step 4: Complete a student accommodation form.
Please note: residence applications close on 30 June .
Step 5: Find Funding.
Admission Requirement
Download University of Stellenbosch Admission Requirements 2025-2026 below:
Online Application
Electronic/ Online applications
1.1 To apply online at www.maties.com, you will need a valid email address and cell phone number. Correspondence will be sent to the email address and sms’s to the cell phone.
1.2 As soon as you’ve lodged a formal online application, you will receive a username (student number) and 8-digit password to continue your application.
1.3 All compulsory screens, with red ‘Outstanding’ buttons, must be completed. The ‘submit’ button will only be available once ALL the compulsory screens are completed (a green ‘Completed’ button will be displayed).
1.4 Please ensure that the information you provide is correct. If the information is incorrect the University is entitled to reject your application or cancel your registration immediately.
1.5 Should there be an electricity outage, data will not be lost and the application can be completed at a later stage before the closing date.
1.6 After you have completed all the compulsory screens, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
1.7 You will now receive your official SUN-password along with your given username (student number) to access your application status to upload all your supporting application documents and monitor your application.
1.8 To complete your application all the correct supporting documents must be uploaded before the
closing date. Your application will only be processed AFTER your application has been completed. Your application cannot be considered if all application documents have not been uploaded before the closing date.
1.9 Submitting a completed application and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Hard copy applications:
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2.1 We recommend that you apply online, but if you do not have internet access, you may complete a hard copy form instead. You may obtain a hard copy application form from our Contact and Client Centre at 021 808 9111 or via email at info@sun.ac.za.
2.2 If you utilise a hard copy application, please complete all the applicable fields and send in all the necessary documents along with your application form. We cannot consider your application if we do not have all the correct information. Your application form and supporting documents must reach us before the closing date.
2.3 Please do not apply by both using the hard copy form and applying online. If we receive both types of application from you, we can only accept the online application as the intended one.
Stellenbosch University US Online Application
