Before you apply
How to Apply
I know the online portals can be a nightmare, but take it step-by-step and you’ll get through. You apply online at student.sun.ac.za. Have your ID, Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks, and certified documents ready to upload. Don’t stress if the site is slow, just keep trying.
Early bird applications close on 8 December 2025 and the final deadline is 21 January 2026. Registration wraps up by 5 February 2026. No walk-ins—everything happens online. Once you’re in, final offers depend on your final Grade 12 marks.
Application fee
General: R100
Closing date
Stellenbosch closes most undergraduate applications on 31 July 2026, so do not leave document uploads late.
How you apply
Online, through the university's portal
Know what you're applying for
Before you apply, work out what you're interested in studying and check whether you meet the entry requirements — it decides which programmes are worth putting on your application.
Documents you'll need
- Certified copy of your ID or passport
- Certified copy of your latest results (Grade 11 or matric, whichever you have)
- Academic transcript — only if you're a transfer student from another institution
- SAQA evaluation — only if you did your schooling outside South Africa
- Proof of residence — only if you're applying for a res spot
Don't forget NSFAS
NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) is a separate application from your university application, with its own closing date. Applying to Stellenbosch University does not apply you for NSFAS — you need to do both.
Apply for NSFAS at nsfas.org.zaApplying
- 1
Open the SUNStudent portal
Start at sun.ac.za and create your account.
- 2
Complete the required personal and academic fields
Double-check your programme choices before you move on.
- 3
Upload certified documents
Add your Grade 11 results, ID, and any faculty-specific extras like portfolios.
- 4
Pay the fee and submit before the deadline
Finish the full application before 31 July 2026.
After you apply
Once SUNStudent has your application, watch your portal and finish any extra faculty tasks quickly.
Some Stellenbosch faculties may still ask for NBTs, interviews, or extra checks after you submit. A conditional offer still needs you to hit the final requirements.
Accept your offer inside the window given in your letter. If you want residence, make sure that separate application is already done too.
Rewrite matric
Improve your marks and reapply.
Try other unis
See where your current APS still fits.
Gap year
Work, volunteer, and plan your next cycle.