Buildings
Stellenbosch University’s main campus is renowned for its blend of historic and modern architecture, offering a visual journey through South Africa’s educational heritage.
Old Main Building
Among its most iconic buildings is the Old Main Building, constructed in 1911, which features Cape Dutch-inspired gables, stately columns and a distinctive clock tower that has become a symbol of the university.
SU Library
The Stellenbosch University Library, the main library of our University, is situated on the Stellenbosch campus beneath Jan Marais Square (Rooiplein) and is a striking modernist structure.
Neelsie Student Centre
The Neelsie Student Centre, a vibrant hub of student life with retail, dining, and social spaces.
Konservatorium
The Konservatorium, with its world-class performance halls
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden’s historic glasshouses and research facilities, further exemplify the campus’s architectural diversity.
The Jan Mouton Learning Centre
The Jan Mouton Learning Centre, situated next the Neelsie, is a state-of-the-art modern building offering the latest technological infrastructure for future-orientated lectures, events and more. Together, these buildings reflect our University’s commitment to preserving its heritage while fostering innovation and a dynamic learning environment.
Biomedical Research Institute
The Tygerberg campus is home to the brand-new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), which is the largest and most sophisticated research complex of its kind on the African continent and in the Southern Hemisphere. The BMRI also received a four-star rating
from the Green Building Council of South Africa.
