There are many Degrees you can study at the University of Stellenbosch, and they are separated by departments within each faculty. The faculties at the University of Stellenbosch are:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Military Science
- Science
- Theology
Departments By Faculty
Each faculty has a number of departments, and each department has different Degree programmes that you can study. For a full list of Degrees by faculty with the entry requirements for each, you can check the Undergraduate Prospectus for Stellenbosch 2023.
Agricultural Sciences Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 4 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences are listed below.
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Conservation Ecology and Entomology
- Food Science
- Forest and Wood Science
- Genetics
- Horticultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Soil Science
- Viticulture and Oenology
Arts And Social Sciences Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 10 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Arts And Social Sciences are listed below.
Arts:
- Drama
- Music
- Visual Arts
Languages:
- African Languages
- Afrikaans and Dutch
- Ancient Studies
- English
- General Linguistics
- Modern Foreign Languages
Social Sciences:
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- History
- Information Science
- Journalism
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology and Social Anthropology
Economic And Management Sciences Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 6 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Economic And Management Sciences are listed below.
- School of Accountancy
- Business Management
- Economics
- Industrial Psychology
- Logistics
- Statistics and Actuarial Science
Education Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 13 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Education are listed below.
- Curriculum Studies
- Education Policy Studies
- Educational Psychology
Engineering Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 14 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Engineering are listed below.
- Civil
- Electrical and Electronic
- Industrial
- Mechanical and Mechatronic
- Process (Chemical)
Law Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 16 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. However, the Faculty of Law is not separated into Departments.
All Degrees offered in the Faculty of Law are under one category, as there are far fewer Law Degrees available than in any other faculty. This is because studying Law is very specific, and studying it cannot be done in many ways.
Medicine And Health Sciences Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 17 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Medicine And Health Sciences are listed below.
- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
- Biomedical Sciences
- Centre for Health Professions Education
- Family and Emergency Medicine
- Global Health
- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology
- Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics and Child Health
- Pathology
- Psychiatry
- Sport Science
- Surgical Sciences
Military Science Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 19 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Military Science are listed below.
- Human Resource Development
- Security and Africa Studies
- School for Science and Technology
- Geospatial Studies and Information Systems
- School for Organisation and Resource Management
Science Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 20 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. The departments in the Faculty of Science are listed below.
- Biochemistry
- Physiological Sciences
- Microbiology
- Botany and Zoology
- Chemistry and Polymer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Physics
- Mathematical Sciences
Theology Departments
Full Degree requirements for this faculty begin on Page 24 of their Undergraduate Prospectus. However, the Faculty of Theology is not separated into Departments.
How Many Points Are Needed At Stellenbosch University?
The University of Stellenbosch does not calculate their minimum requirements using your APS. Rather, their requirements are subject-specific, and percentage-specific. The general admission requirements are:
- 30% or above in a South African Language of Learning and Teaching (English or Afrikaans)
- 50% or above in at least four other subjects, excluding Life Orientation
However, note that these are only the general admission requirements. Each Degree or Faculty may have additional requirements. Be sure to check their Undergraduate Prospectus for 2023 to check for additional requirements.
Also note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee your entry into the university. The University of Stellenbosch receives many more applications than there are available places in the university.
The university reserves the right to accept or reject your application as they see fit.
Does Stellenbosch Require Grade 11 Results?
Yes, the University of Stellenbosch does require your Grade 11 marks as well as your Matric marks. This is because application dates for the following year close in July of the previous year. For example, applications for 2023 close in July 2022.
This means you will have to apply using your Grade 11 marks to get provisional entry. If you are granted provisional entry, you will submit your Matric marks as soon as they are released. Then, the university will use your Matric marks to make a final decision on your admission.
Note that even if you are granted provisional entry with your Grade 11 marks, the university reserves the right to withdraw this entry or to reject your application after your Matric marks are submitted. Gaining provisional entry does not guarantee your admission.
How Much Is The Application Fee At Stellenbosch?
The application fee for the University of Stellenbosch is currently R100. However, this amount is subject to change. Check the University of Stellenbosch Application Fee page for the latest prices.
How Many Courses Can I Apply For At Stellenbosch University?
You may apply for three different courses at the University of Stellenbosch. This is because the university receives so many applications each year, places may already be full for your first choice of study, but you may still be able to get in for your second or third choice.
How Many Offers Can You Accept At Stellenbosch University?
You may only accept one offer. You may not study more than one qualification at the University of Stellenbosch at one time. This means, if you are offered a place in two or all three of your applications, you may only accept one. Once you have accepted one offer, the others will automatically fall away/be withdrawn.
When Can I Apply For Stellenbosch 2023?
The applications for Undergraduate studies opened on 4 April 2022. They will close on 31 July 2022. For other dates, such as financial assistance and accommodation, check their Applications Dates page.
What Have We Learned?
- The University of Stellenbosch offers a wide selection of Degrees, categorised by faculties, and departments within each faculty
- The University of Stellenbosch does not calculate your entry using APS, they use subject percentages
- The University of Stellenbosch does require Grade 11 marks as well as Matric marks
- The application fee for the University of Stellenbosch is currently R100
- You can apply for up to three courses at the University of Stellenbosch
- You may accept one offer from the University of Stellenbosch
- The closing date for 2023 applications is 31 July 2022
Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: July 15, 2022