Campus life
Where academic excellence meets vibrant student life.
It's about who you become
At Stellenbosch University, it’s less about what you become and more about #whoyoubecome. Here, every student has the chance to grow, lead, and thrive in a diverse world.
From residences and Private Student Organisation wards to our Listen, Live and Learn houses, all Maties belong to one of seven cluster communities - spaces where students meet, build connections, and find a sense of belonging that supports success.
Proudly continuing our long sporting tradition, Maties Sport nurtures talented student-athletes while also promoting an active lifestyle across the SU community. Our facilities include a 14 000-seater athletics stadium, two artificial grass pitches, nine hockey fields, six cricket fields, nine squash courts, eight netball courts, 15 rugby fields, 27 tennis courts, and six clubhouses.
Our diverse student societies, catering for everything from dancing to debating and beyond, offer students the chance to meet new people, explore their interests, and live a balanced, vibrant life.
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Student stories
Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional students.
Impact
Joy Schoor’s second chance at life inspires hope for others
At 14 years old, Joy Schoor was forced to confront something most teenagers cannot begin to imagine: the possibility of dying before her life had truly begun.
I...
Impact
Risuna Risimati helps to shape the future of student leadership at SU
Long before she became a member of Stellenbosch University (SU) Council, chaired the Academic Affairs Council or served as Chief Justice of the Student Court...
Impact
Adam Venter believes community is built through everyday acts of kindness, connection and service
When a series of rugby injuries brought Adam Venter’s sporting ambitions to an abrupt halt, he could easily have focused on what he had lost. Instead, he...
Student events
Attend our events for the opportunity to discover, grow, learn and engage with our community.
