• Before applying to Stellenbosch University (SU), international exchange students must be nominated by their home institution.
• Visit the Partner Institution Nomination webpage to complete this process.
• After receiving a nomination, students must proceed to submit their application

Free mover Students: Submit their application directly on the SUNStudent application Platform- listed in step 2

a) Go to the SUNStudent Application Platform.

b) Complete the online application form with the required information.

c) Ensure you upload all necessary documents as specified in the application guidelines.

• Successful students will receive a letter of admission within one week of applying. This letter is essential for visa purposes.
• Along with the admission letter, students will receive a link to apply for university-administered accommodation. Follow the link provided in your admission letter to apply for accommodation. The Housing Office will provide feedback on your housing application.

• After submitting your application, course applications will be sent to the relevant academic departments for approval.
• Students will receive feedback on their course applications.

To ensure that all students meet their credit requirements as set by their home university, a second round of course applications will take place based on the feedback received.

• Pre-registration takes place before students arrive.
• Ensure you have submitted your South African medical insurance and study visa prior to this step.

• Final course registration occurs on campus at the end of Orientation Week.
• Students must submit their final course registration forms during this period.