Welcome to University Stellenbosch
"Forward together. Sonke siya phambili".
Spring has sprung and Stellenbosch University is celebrating something new, a budding and exciting digital reawakening. Like an acorn quietly holding the promise of a mighty oak, our brand-new website is full of potential, ready to grow and expand in the months ahead. This journey began several years ago, when we planted the seed for a reimagined online presence - and now it is branching and shooting leaves.
This first phase is just the beginning. You will see a fresh design, a responsive and user-focused experience and intuitive ways to explore our institutional information. But not every branch will be there yet. Some pages, features and sections will still be growing – refined and added to over time. Like great trees, our website will not grow overnight. But from day one, it has been designed to be accessible and welcoming and to develop into something truly exceptional.
We invite you to explore, engage and grow with us.
Top stories
Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional people.
Campus life
Fresh, accessible, future-ready: SU’s new website is here!
Spring ushers in fresh beginnings, and this year Stellenbosch University (SU) is celebrating with the launch of its brand-new website on 30 September. More than...
Opinion and features
Heritage Day: Experts highlight importance of multilingualism, creative imagination
Heritage Day was celebrated in South Africa on 24 September. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University point out that the country's...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
New science powerhouse: NITheCS set to transform SA research
The official opening of the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) headquarters at Stellenbosch University (SU) marks a...
Upcoming Events
Attend our events for the opportunity to discover, grow, learn and engage with our community.
Inauguration of the 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor
Prof Deresh Ramjugernath
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Research and Innovation
Stellenbosch University will be Africa's leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society.
2025 December Graduation
8 - 12 December 2025
Celebrate your success
Coetzenburg Centre
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Reconnect with fellow Maties, engage in lifelong learning and play a role in shaping the future by supporting the next generation of students.
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