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International Postgraduate Degree Students

Overview

The SU Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences can only train a limited number of students in available Supernumerary Registrar programmes (unpaid medical Registrar). This is a full-time degree available to non-South African residents.

Registration dates: 

January and July annually 

Application Process

1. Contact the selected academic department directly. Contact details can be found on page 135 – 155 and 217 – 265 of the yearbook.​

2. Send a copy of your:

  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • Proof of financial sponsorship for your training
  • Upon approval by the Department/Division, you will be referred back to the Tygerberg International Office to assist you with the application process.


3. Apply on the SUNStudent

  • Select your programme
  • ​Upload all required documents
  • Once accepted by the department, share your application number ( App) with the TI Postgraduate Coordinator​

Admission and Registration Requirements

  • Have a basic medical degree for a minimum of two years
  • Verification of Credentials at the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates International Credential Services (EICS)
  • Register at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
  • Registration at the Department of Health's Foreign Work Force Management Programme (DOH's FWMP)
  • Be registered as a postgraduate student at Stellenbosch University

​​For more information contact

Mrs Shanlynn Timm
+27 21 938 9105
​​[email protected]​​​