University of Stellenbosch Courses

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University of Stellenbosch Courses

Undergraduate programmes

Stellenbosch University has 10 academic faculties, which are all listed below. Each faculty represents a broad field of study, and each field of study is made up of a variety of degree programmes. Below is more information about all the available undergraduate degree programmes per faculty, e.g. admission requirements, a general outline and career options.

Admission and selection requirements

Also note Stellenbosch University has a brand new Admissions Policy. Please familiarise yourself with the content.
To study at Stellenbosch University you are required to:

South Afircan school system: Have obtained a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with admission to Bachelor’s degree studies, which means that you must obtain a mark of at least 50% in each of four school subjects from the list of university admission subjects: Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies and Visual Arts
International school system: Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow
Have written the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). Please note that when you apply for a programme in the faculty of Law and of Medicine and Health Sciences, the NBT’s need to be written before 30 June if you want to be considered for selection.
Also meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties

Click here to download the Minimum Admission Requirements for 2018-intake

Faculty selection guidelines

Large numbers of prospective students apply for our programmes. Unfortunately we can accept only a limited number of students. Even though you may meet the admission requirements of a programme, you are not guaranteed admission to the programme of your choice.
AgriSciences
Arts and Social Sciences
Economic and Management Sciences
Education
Engineering
Law
Medicine and Health Sciences
– MB,ChB
– Dietetics
– Physiotherapy
– Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy
– Occupational Therapy
Science

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