Organisation : Stellenbosch University
Facility Name : Under Graduate (UG) Admission Application 2027
University Location : Stellenbosch, South Africa
Application Last Date : 31st July 2026
Website : https://www.su.ac.za/en
How To Apply For Stellenbosch University UG Admission?
Before you begin, please ensure that you: Check the admission and selection criteria for each programme you are applying to. Ensure your documents are correctly prepared and ready to upload. Please also familiarise yourself with the Stellenbosch University Admissions Policy and our Terms and Conditions for new applications.
Section 1: Selecting a programme
Select your programme choices:
** Browse ‘What can I study?’ by going to www.su.ac.za > Study at SU > Undergraduate > What can I study.
** You can also consult the University Yearbook by clicking HERE.
** Still not sure? Book an online or on-campus one-on-one consultation session with a student recruitment practitioner to discuss SU’s options; or book a professional psychometric assessment for study career counselling at the Division for Student Recruitment, csr@sun.ac.za or at 021 808 4709.
How many programmes can I apply for?
** As an undergraduate applicant, you are allowed to apply for three undergraduate programmes.
** Please ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements for all your chosen programmes.
** You will be considered for all your programme choices which means you could receive multiple offers. You will only be able to accept one offer at any given time. We will communicate the set cut-off dates to accept an offer with you when the offer is made.
Section 2: Admission and Selection criteria
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. 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.
Section 3: National Benchmark Test (NBT)
What is the national benchmark test?
The NBT is designed to measure your ability to transfer understanding of language skills, numerical skills and mathematics to the demands of your coursework.
Who must write the NBT and by when?
** School of Tomorrow applicants must write the NBT before the end of September.
** Online school applicants must write the NBT before the end of September.
** IEB – International Secondary Certificate (ISC) must write the NBT before the end of September.
** American High School Diploma applicants must write the NBT before the end of September.
** Applicants who are applying to the Faculty of Law must write the NBT before the end of July. This includes BALaw, BComLaw, BAccLLB and the four-year LLB programme.
If mathematics is an admission requirement to the programme you are applying for you must also write the Mathematics NBT paper. Undergraduate Studies
Where can I make an appointment and where do I write the NBT?
** The NBT’s can be written online. Should you be unable to write online, the NBT office also offers the option of a remote session. Remote sessions may be requested by email to nbtremote@uct.ac.za. There are service costs associated with this option.
** More information on remote sessions may be found on their website, www.nbt.ac.za.
** If you experience difficulties or require assistance, please contact the NBT Helpdesk by email at nbt@uct.ac.za or call 021-650-3523.
** Please consult the Faculty’s Selection Guidelines for detailed information on the application requirements and the required performance levels in the National Benchmark Tests
Section 4: Apply online
** Create an online profile HERE so that we can consider your application.
** Make sure you have an e-mail address and phone number so that we can contact you.
** As soon as you create your profile you can follow the system prompts and e-mail communication.
Section 5: Closing dates
** 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.
Please visit the NSFAS website for application dates for NSFAS bursaries Any change requests to programme choices or residences must reach us by the closing date.
Section 6: Application Documents
** We can only consider your application if you submit all the required documents by the closing date. For the list of application documents that we require, please click HERE.
** You will not be able to submit your application if all documents are not provided.
** We will not be able to review your application if all documents are not clear and correct.
** Make sure that you continuously check your emails and your application portal to see any changes to your document status.
If you have studied previously, please note:
** Ensure that you correctly indicate if you are currently or were previously registered at any tertiary institution (including Stellenbosch University) regardless of the duration. Failing to do so will result in the cancellation of your application, admission or registration.
** Tertiary studies refer to any studies you were enrolled for after you’ve completed your school/secondary education.
Section 7: Submit your application
** After you have completed the application online and uploaded all your supporting documents, you are ready to submit your application.
** We will communicate with you throughout the application process to confirm that we have received your application. You will also receive communication every time a document status or your application status is updated.
** Application related communication will be sent to the email address you applied with and will also be available on your applicant portal. You can also track your document and application status on the applicant portal.
Once you have submitted your application, a non-refundable application fee is payable upon submitting your application. The amount depends on your citizenship, residency status, and the programme you apply for. R100 Application Fee
Apply Here : https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/
Application Fee For Stellenbosch University UG Admission
An application fee of R100 is payable by:
** South African citizens
** Holders of permanent residence in South Africa
** Holders of refugee status in South Africa
** Holders of asylum seeker status in South Africa
** Holders of diplomatic status in South Africa R400 Application Fee
An application fee of R400 is payable by:
** International applicants (applicants who do not fall into any of the categories listed above)
** Depending on the quantile of your school, SA applicants for undergraduate programmes might be exempt from paying any application fee.
** If this applies to your application, you will see “Application Fee – R0.00” on the Payment and agreement page.
What is the Last Date of Stellenbosch University UG Admission?
Applications for all Stellenbosch University undergraduate programs and residences are open from 1st April and close on 31st July 2026.