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1. Overview<\/h2>\n

Stellenbosch University (SU), located in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape of South Africa, is one of the country\u2019s oldest and most prestigious public research institutions. Officially established in 1918, with academic roots dating back to 1866, SU is renowned for its academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and diverse campus life. The university has a vibrant student population of over 30,000<\/strong>, supported by a world-class faculty across ten faculties including Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, and Arts and Social Sciences. With multilingual instruction primarily in Afrikaans and English, SU fosters an inclusive learning environment, and many prospective students also compare SU with other major institutions such as the University of Cape Town<\/a> when deciding where to study in South Africa.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Because university fees can change year to year, applicants should confirm the latest figures on Stellenbosch University\u2019s official fee pages before applying. Below are published estimated annual fees<\/strong> commonly used in budget planning for planning purposes:<\/p>\n

Name<\/td>\nStellenbosch University (Afrikaans: Universiteit Stellenbosch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1918 (roots trace back to 1866)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic Research University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nStellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motto<\/td>\n“A sound education strengthens the spirit”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chancellor<\/td>\nEdwin Cameron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vice-Chancellor<\/td>\nWim de Villiers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nEstimated Annual Fee (ZAR)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bachelor of Arts (BA)<\/td>\nR43,343<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BA in Human Resource Management<\/td>\nR48,037<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BA (Law)<\/td>\nR54,501<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)<\/td>\nR44,940<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BCom in Actuarial Science<\/td>\nR69,076<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)<\/td>\nR64,974<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Science (BSc)<\/td>\nR55,997<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSc in Earth Sciences<\/td>\nR60,256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery<\/td>\nR48,706<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MB ChB (Medicine), Year I\u2013IV<\/td>\nR71,203 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MB ChB V<\/td>\nR87,283<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MB ChB VI<\/td>\nR68,296<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Program<\/h2>\n