{"id":57427,"date":"2024-12-07T14:04:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T14:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukznapplication.co.za\/?p=57427"},"modified":"2024-12-07T14:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T14:04:47","slug":"university-of-stellenbosch-admission-requirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-stellenbosch-admission-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 University of Stellenbosch Admission Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1554851278\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Download 2026 University of Stellenbosch Admission Requirements below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Before you apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that you understand the University\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Stellenbosch University (SUN) Admission Requirements 2026\u2026 All SUN Prospective Students who wish to study in any faculty that SUN offers are expected to check the Minimum Entry Requirements for courses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ghanadmission.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/University-of-Stellenbosch.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ghanadmission.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/University-of-Stellenbosch.png?resize=225%2C225\" alt=\"University of Stellenbosch Online Registration\" class=\"wp-image-2478\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SUN Admission Requirements, SUN Courses, and Requirements, SUN Application Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Management of the Stellenbosch University (SUN) has stated that all Applicants are to take notes of these Admission Requirements before Applying for Admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check SUN Admission Requirements Before Applying<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consists of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)<\/li><li>Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)<\/li><li>Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID \/ passport (international students)<\/li><li>Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)<\/li><li>Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stellenbosch University (SUN) Admission Requirements 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the Stellenbosch University 2026 Admission Requirements. Applicants are to read carefully before they put in an application<a href=\"https:\/\/ghanadmission.com\/za\/stellenbosch-university-admission-requirements\/#\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying applicants must meet up with the Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is Stellenbosch University Admission Requirements 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stellenbosch University Admission and Selection Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, note Stellenbosch University has a brand new&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Admissions%20Policy.docx\">Admissions Policy<\/a>. Please familiarise yourself with the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To study at Stellenbosch University you are required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>South African school system:<\/strong>&nbsp;Have obtained a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with admission to Bachelor\u2019s degree studies, which means that you must obtain a mark of at least 50% in each of four school subjects.<\/li><li><strong>International school system:<\/strong>&nbsp;Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www0.sun.ac.za\/international\/prospective-students\/full-degree-undergraduate\/i-want-to-enrol-at-su-2\/matriculation-exemption.html\">here<\/a>&nbsp;for the minimum requirements for international curriculums. (A-levels, AS-levels, IB diploma and GCSE\/IGCSE\/O-levels)<\/li><li>Also meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/_layouts\/15\/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc={ADE90EFB-F0E8-45E9-B117-A358AC4694CB}&amp;file=2020%20Minimumvereistesboekie_Eng.pdf&amp;action=default\">Click here to download the Minimum Admission Requirements for 2026 -intake\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FACULTY SELECTION GUIDELINES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Large numbers of prospective students apply for our programmes. Unfortunately we can accept only a limited number of students. Even though you may meet the admission requirements of a programme, you are not guaranteed admission to the programme of your choice.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/AgriSciences.pdf\">AgriSciences<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Arts%20and%20Social%20Sciences.pdf\">Arts and Social Sciences<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Economic%20and%20Management%20Sciences.pdf\">Economic and Management Sciences<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Education%20BEd%20Foundation%20Phase.pdf\">Education&nbsp;(Foundation Phase)<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Education%20BEd%20Intermediate%20Phase.pdf\">Education (Intermediate Phase)<\/a>\u200b<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Engineering.pdf\">Engineering<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Law.pdf\">Law<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Science.pdf\">Science<\/a>\u200b<br>Medicine and Health Sciences<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/MB,ChB.pdf\">\u2013&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/MB,ChB.pdf\">MBChB<\/a>\u200b<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Dietetics.pdf\">\u2013&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Dietetics.pdf\">Dietetics<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Physiotherapy.pdf\">\u2013&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Physiotherapy.pdf\">Physiotherapy<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Speech-Language%20and%20Hearing%20Therapy.pdf\">\u2013&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Speech-Language%20and%20Hearing%20Therapy.pdf\">Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Occupational%20Therapy.pdf\">\u2013 Occupational Therapy<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Nursing.pdf\">Nursing<\/a>\u200b<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200bFor further inquiries, please contact our Client Service Centre<br><\/strong>Tel.: 021 808 9111<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:,%20info@sun.ac.za\">info@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/2019-university-stellenbosch-online-application-form\/\"><strong>Apply Stellenbosch University Online Application Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-962387016\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2601442930\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1819370240\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download 2026 University of Stellenbosch Admission Requirements below: Step 1: Before you apply Make sure that you understand the University\u2019s Admission Policy, and the admission and selection criteria of the different faculties before you apply. 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