Centre for Academic Administration

The Centre for Academic Administration at the Tygerberg Campus supports Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) students at every stage of their academic journey, from application to graduation. We ensure academic processes run smoothly so students can focus on their studies, while we take responsibility for administrative tasks. 

Contact details
+27 21 938 9379
+27 21 938 9284
+27 21 938 9487
[email protected]

Physical address
Tygerberg Campus
Francie van Zijl Drive
Bellville

Our Work

The Division has the following focus areas

We manage and coordinate a wide range of academic support services for FMHS students. These include applications and registrations, academic records, faculty committee support, assessments, disciplinary processes, residence placements and bursary management. We also support postgraduate admissions and the coordination of Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC) registrations. By working closely with faculty leadership and national regulatory bodies, we ensure academic administration is accurate, compliant and supportive of student success.

Our Services​​​​

  • Strategic and operational management of student administration services
  • Oversight of FMHS undergraduate programme applications and selections
  • Residence placements for FMHS students
  • Management of undergraduate bursaries and financial aid processes
  • Administration of assessments and test scheduling
  • Academic policy guidance and support for faculty committees
  • Student registration, qualification administration, and record updates
  • Support for postgraduate admissions and related administration
  • Support and coordination of academic events such as pledge ceremonies

Our focus areas

  • Selection, admission, and registration of FMHS students
  • Implementation of Stellenbosch University policies, procedures, and academic regulations
  • Student and graduate registration with professional councils (Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC))
  • Academic planning, timetabling, and assessment coordination
  • Academic record management of FMHS students
  • Secretariat support for FMHS standing committees
  • Coordination of pledge ceremonies