Stellenbosch University (US) Nursing Application 2026

Applications open on 1 March and close on the following dates:

31 May:  Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

30 June:  Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes.

30 June:  Residence applications close.

31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.

31 October: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education).

30 November: Applications for NSFAS bursaries close.

​Please note that no late applications will be considered.​

Step 1: Before you apply 

Make sure that you understand the University’s Admission Policy, and the admission and selection criteria of the different faculties before you apply. The policy, criteria and guidelines are available at Undergraduate Prospective Student website at www.maties.com, or you can contact our Client Service on +27 21 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za. For postgraduate studies, please visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website at www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies .

Step 2: Take note of the closing dates

Undergraduate closing dates for all students, including international students: 
31 May: Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences.
30 June: Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes.
30 June: Residence applications close.
31 August: Applications for Stellenbosch University financial assistance close.

Postgraduate closing dates for all students:
Visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website (www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies) for a list of the closing dates of all the postgraduate programmes offered for the 2026 intake year.

Closing dates for financial assistance:
31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.

Step 3: Click applicable button for application instructions

MAKE SURE THAT YOU UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. You can find out more about the requirements regarding compulsory application documents, your contract as well as the application fee payment options in the relevant sections of the online application or the hard copy application form. You can also access the information on www.maties.com or contact our Client Service on 021 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za.
2. Certified copies of the original documents, must be provided. Please note that we cannot accept online results obtained from self-service portals.
3. Electronic copies you provide should be clear and legible (not blurred, cropped or obscured). The preferred format for uploading your documents is pdf, jpeg and tiff.
4. Stellenbosch University reserves the right to request additional and original supporting documentation should this be deemed necessary at any point.
5. Your signed contract, your application documents as well as proof of payment should be uploaded online at your Application Status​ link on www.maties.combefore the closing date. If you apply with a hard copy application, you should include all the required documents with your application.
6. If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered. 
7. It remains your responsibility to make sure that the University receive these documents on time. You can monitor your application on www.maties.com to ensure that your application is complete. Sign in with your student number and official SUN-password.

ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Currently in final school year	South African school system: Final grade 11 results according to the guidelines of the Department of Basic Education   International school system: Grade 11 results as well as list of final-year school subjects with levels. Also note:If you are enrolled in a foreign (international) school system, for example International Baccalaureate (IB) or a USA High School Diploma, you must apply using grade 11 (pre-final year) results. You must also supply a list of subjects taken in the final year of school (grade 12/13) with levels for the subjects and predicted results (confirmed by the school). Applicants from the Cambridge school system do not need to provide the predicted results for the final year subjects. You still need to provide the list of subjects and indicate the level at which you are taking them in your final year. For more information about matriculation exemption, visit http://mb.usaf.ac.za/.
Completed final school year	South African school system: National Senior Certificate (NSC)/Statement of symbols of final school leaving results.   International school system: Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow. Also note:If you complete your schooling in an international school system, you must meet the requirements set by Universities South Africa (USAF) for Matriculation Exemption for that system by the time you come to register. To determine whether you meet/will meet the requirements, please see:http://mb.usaf.ac.za and select the relevant country’s information. It is normally only possible to apply for a formal certificate of Matriculation Exemption during your first year of registration so you might not yet have it available when you come to register for the first time. You will, however, be able to register – provided that you qualify for exemption. Additional subjects or rewrites: If you have completed additional subjects or rewrote subjects (or are busy rewriting the subjects this year), please include the subjects and grades.
Currently enrolled at a tertiary institution (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications)	Final school-leaving results (See “completed final school year”). Proof of registration in first year when no academic transcript / record is available yet. Proof of registration in current academic year and a list of subjects.
Tertiary qualifications completed (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications)	Include with final school-leaving results where applicable   Relevant certificates PLUS full academic record / transcript for each year, including grades Diploma(s)  PLUS full academic record / transcript for each year, including grades B degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record / transcript for each year, including grades Honours degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record / transcript for each year, including grades Master’s degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record / transcript for each year, including grades (where applicable) Doctoral degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record / transcript for each year, including grades (where applicable)

NON ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS WE REQUIRE

All forms are available at www.maties.sun or you can contact our Client Service at 021 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za

​1.     Contract (please print, sign and upload)

2.     Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

3.     Student support form (students with disabilities)

4.     Additional programme specific documents (If applicable):                                                                                                                                                                         

• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences non-academic form
• Nursing non-academic form​
  
• Speech Language and Hearing Therapy, and Dietetics visitation form
• Portfolio requirements for BA (Visual Arts)
• Selection form for BA Drama and Theatre Studies
• BA (Sport Science) and BSc (Sport Science) non-academic form​

YOUR APPLICATION FEE

• Application fee (R100) can be paid as part of the online application process.
• Please note that applicants from schools with a quantile 1 to 3, as well as international students, do not need to pay the application fee. Quantile 1 to 3 schools are schools which are identified by the Department of Basic Education as schools situated in disadvantaged environments. If you are unsure about the status of your school, please ask the school. The online application system will automatically exempt you from the application fee when you apply.
• Cash payments may also be made in person at the cashiers at the Administration building A (Stellenbosch Campus).  
• Read more about payment options at www.maties.com or contact our Client Service at 021 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za.​