Discover Stellenbosch University
SU has a renewed focus on its position as an internationally recognised academic institution, embedded in Africa.
Forward together,
Sonke siya phambili,
Saam vorentoe
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a South African higher education institution founded on 2 April 1918, with four faculties and 503 students. Since then, it has become a leading research-intensive university with ten faculties, five campuses, and a diverse student community of over 31,000 students and 4,500 staff members. Stellenbosch University's mission is to be globally recognised for excellence, inclusivity, and innovation, guided by values of compassion, equity, accountability, and respect. SU’s Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019-2024 aim to create a thriving institution, provide a transformative student experience, foster partnerships, and become Africa's leading research-intensive university.
Our
values
Our values are the beliefs and attitudes that guide our behaviour (in essence, our ‘action guides’). All of our values are equally important, interconnected and supported by SU’s ethics code.
We offer:
- a wide range of quality and affordable academic programmes
- a high academic success rate
- research of international stature
- successful technology transfer and business incubation
- multilingual tertiary education
- outstanding facilities for sport and societies
- a beautiful, safe campus in a historic university town
Our distinguishing features:
- Our vision and approach to teaching and learning are supported by our proven record of academic rigour and our formidable network of strategic partners.
- Our academic excellence enables us to meet present-day challenges and discover solutions that can change the world around us. At the same time, we remain open to changing ourselves.
- SU takes a values-based approach to progression. Through purposeful connections and critical thinking that shifts boundaries and perceptions, together we thrive in moving humankind forward.
Language policy promotes multilingualism
At SU, we remain committed to inclusive multilingualism. Our language policy, which Council approved in 2016, was revised and approved for implementation last year – in its fifth year of operation, as prescribed by the policy itself.
Campus highlights
Coetzenburg's Danie Craven stadium was filled with a joyous buzz as first-year students and their families attended Stellenbosch University's (SU) annual official welcoming ceremony on Thursday, 2 February 2023.#
Stellenbosch Campus
Stellenbosch
Located along the historical, oak lined streets of Stellenbosch, 50 km outside of Cape Town, this is the oldest and largest of SU's campuses. It houses the main administrative centre, 8 of its 10 academic faculties. 2 concert halls, a 430-seat theatre. 31 student residences, the...
Bellville Park Campus
This campus houses the Stellenbosch Business School. It is situated in Tyger Valley. midway between Stellenbosch and the centre of Cape Town. The campus is also home to the University's Small Business Academy, which offers business education to small enterprises.
Tygerberg Campus
This campus is home to SU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) and encompasses Tygerberg Academic Hospital
The campus is located in Bellville in the northen suburbs of Cape Town, about 20 km from the city centre. In addition to the academic hospital, it features a clinical building...
Saldanha Campus
Located on the West Coast, about 150 km from Cape Town and 170 km from Stellenbosch, this is the most far-flung of SU's five campuses. It houses the Faculty of Military Science, which forms part of the South African Military Academy and has ultra-modern teaching and residence facilities for future...
Worcester Campus
This is the newest and smallest of the five campuses, having opened in 2010 to provide medical and healthcare students with exposure to healthcare challenges and the conditions in rural South Africa. Situated about 80 km from Stellenbosch, the campus is next door to Worcester Regional Hospital and a...
Review
Stellenbosch University’s Review publication touches on some of the highlights of the University over a particular reporting. The publication also contains financial data about our operations over the financial year under review.
Annual Integrated Report
The Annual Integrated Report of Stellenbosch University (SU) covers the full scope of University operations over the reporting period and contains financial data about our operations over the financial year under review. For the reader's convenience, our full financial report is still published as part of our integrated report. This report is published in English only.