Medium of tuition

All our undergraduate programmes have a common first year during which lectures are presented in both Afrikaans and English.  Students may change from one engineering programme to another at the end of their first year.  From the second year onward, many of the modules are presented in Afrikaans and some in English.  However, all test and exam papers and assignments are set in both Afrikaans and English and students are free to answer any paper or assignment in either Afrikaans or English.  Nearly all of the text books are in English.  Special language modules are offered for those students who have difficulty with either Afrikaans or English.

All our postgraduate programmes are taught in English.

Student life

The town of Stellenbosch and the University offer students a wide range of opportunities and excellent facilities for nearly all types of sport, cultural activities and student fun.

International Office

The International Office at Stellenbosch University can assist all non-South African students. 

Their contact details are as follows:

Telephone: +27 21 808 4628

Fax: +27 21 808 3799

E-Mail

General Enquiries

Please contact the Faculty Secretary, Mr Minnaar Pienaar:

Telephone: +27 21 808 4835

Fax: +27 21 808 4576

E-Mail