Students
Where academic excellence meets vibrant student life.
Find your place. Build your future.
Campus life at Stellenbosch University is dynamic and diverse. Maties Sport and a variety of recreational programmes keep students active and connected, while student societies, cultural groups and social impact initiatives offer countless opportunities to explore interests, form friendships and develop leadership skills.
Whether you live in a residence, private student accommodation, or commute from home, clusters, peer mentors and commuter communities make it easy to settle in and belong.
We place student wellbeing at the centre of the experience – from counselling and academic support to financial aid advice and dedicated services for international students, you’ll find holistic support every step of the way.
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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.
Media release
Stellenbosch University launches #GivingMaties, 40-day drive to fight student hunger
Student hunger remains a pressing reality at Stellenbosch University (SU) – and from 5 March to 15 April, the SU community is mobilising to respond. Alumni...
Institutional news
SU strengthens support for students facing registration and funding challenges
Stellenbosch University (SU) has introduced a range of flexible support measures to assist students experiencing financial difficulty. These include...
Media release
Eerste River study needs your help – students, hikers, landowners and other stakeholders
Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Invasion Biology is embarking on a comprehensive benchmarking exercise to establish the status of plant invasions along the...
Student events
Attend our events for the opportunity to discover, grow, learn and engage with our community.
