Categories: University Admissions 2023

Stellenbosch University Application Dates For 2026

Prospective learners can begin applying to Stellenbosch University for the 2026 academic year on April 1, 2025. The online application is open to all local, international, undergraduate, and postgraduate applicants. To apply, visit www.sun.ac.za. Early application is advised to secure a spot.

Stellenbosch University Application Closing Dates: (2026 intake)

Stellenbosch University’s online application for 2026 undergraduate and postgraduate courses will open on April 1, 2025. New and returning applicants can apply by logging in at www.sun.ac.za. Note that application closing dates vary by course, so applicants should carefully check their programs’ deadlines.

Here are the key application deadlines for Stellenbosch University courses for 2026:

June 15, 2025: Applications open for financial assistance.
July 31, 2025: Closing date for undergraduate programs and residence applications.
November 30, 2025: Closing date for financial assistance applications.
January 26, 2026: Closing date for Diplomas in Public Accountability (School of Public Leadership).

Application Fee for Stellenbosch University Applicants

An application fee of R100 is required from the following applicants applying for the 2026 academic intake:

South African citizens
Permanent residents in South Africa
Refugee status holders in South Africa
Asylum seeker status holders in South Africa
Diplomatic status holders in South Africa
International applicants

Note:

The application fee must be paid by the closing date to be considered.

How to Apply Online 2026 to Stellensbosch University

Follow the steps below to apply online to Stellenbosch University for the 2026 academic intake

Visit sun.ac.za to get started.
Select the “Student” tab from the page.
Select “Apply Now”
Properly follow the directions.
Click on the “New Applicant” button.
Enter your identity number.
Fill out all required fields.
Choose three study courses.
Provide your academic and employment history.
Enter your academic results.
Upload all necessary materials.
Submit a fully completed application form
Pay application fees.

What You Need to Apply to Stellenbosch University

Valid email address (Gmail or Yahoo mail account).
Document upload requirements when applying online (not applicable to applicants currently in grade 12 or internal transfer/Senior applicants):
- All documents must be certified
- Ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 512KB
- Documents are scanned in any of the following types – tiff, pdf, jpg, or gif
- Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments