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March 2026 Graduation

Honouring academic excellence and achievement

Stellenbosch University Graduation Week: 23 to 26 March 2026

Graduation is a special milestone on our academic calendar. This is when we celebrate our graduates’ academic achievements and honour their journey with SU as their academic home. We look forward to conferring certificates, diplomas, degrees, and honorary doctorates.

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to our March graduation week at the Coetzenburg Centre.

Graduation celebration
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Ceremony Details

Plan your graduation experience with the key dates and ceremony schedule.
Find detailed information about the order of proceedings
and what to expect on your graduation day.


Ceremony Details

Plan your graduation experience with the key dates and ceremony schedule.
Find detailed information about the order of proceedings
and what to expect on your graduation day.


Graduation
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Graduation
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Graduation
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Honorary Doctorates
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Graduation
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Attendance & Access

We want your graduation day to run smoothly. From receiving tickets for your guests to planning your arrival and ensuring special arrangements, these resources will help you prepare for the big day.

Graduation essentials

Your graduation is more than just a ceremony — it’s a moment to be remembered. Make sure you’re ready with the correct attire, professional photography, and the documentation you’ll need on the day.

Graduation
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Administration

Behind every successful graduation is careful preparation. Ensure your administrative requirements are finalised and review key procedures to avoid delays or complications.

Success stories

From overcoming challenges to achieving lifelong dreams, each graduate's academic journey reflects the diversity, determination and excellence that define us as Maties.

Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Stellenbosch University's Rector and Vice-Chancellor, received an honorary doctorate from Coventry University.

Media release

Coventry University awards honorary doctorate to Prof Deresh Ramjugernath

Coventry University has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education to Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU).

The...

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Guests of honour at the Career Day for Law Students

Media release

Career Day inspires future lawyers to carry Mandela’s legacy forward

Three decades after South Africa adopted one of the world’s most progressive constitutions, more than 150 aspiring lawyers gathered at Stellenbosch University...

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Prof Cristina Trois, Director of Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, presents research on unlocking value from vine waste at the Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference 2026. With her are co-authors Dr Yared Abera (left) and Martina Mariani. Picture: Desmond Thompson

Events

Taking sustainable energy research from the lab to the market

South African researchers should measure success not only by publications and patents, but by the tangible technologies, businesses and jobs their work creates...

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A statue of Nelson Mandela in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.

Opinion and features

Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue

Nelson Mandela’s life reminds us that liberation is never a completed matter but an ongoing responsibility, and that the road to freedom is never truly finished...

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A picture of one hand passing an envelope to another hand under a table.

Opinion and features

How emergency procurement fuels corruption – and how to prevent it

Bribery, the embezzlement of public funds, conflicts of interest, the unethical exchange of confidential information, and the steering of contracts and...

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A photo of the interns at CHS

Media release

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

For many young South Africans, earning a qualification is only the beginning of a difficult journey. The next hurdle is finding the work experience employers...

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