University of Stellenbosch Late Application 2027 – A Detailed Guide

Things to note before applying online to SUN:

‣ You’ll need an email address to complete the application. Don’t have one? Get an email address first.

‣ South African applicants will need an ID number. Foreign applicants will need their passport numbers.

‣ You will need to have registered for the NBTs before applying online.

‣ You will need to pay an application fee.

‣ Need accommodation? Make sure you mark this on your application form.

‣ Remember to check faculty-specific requirements before applying.

Please note: Postgraduate applicants can only apply online.

How to Apply to Stellenbosch University

1. Explore your options. For more information on the courses SU offers, click here. 
2. Note the closing dates for applications. Find them below.
3. Select your program.
4. Start your application. Click here to log in and complete it.
5. Make sure you upload all your required documents.
   • Final grade 11/12 results (if applicable, academic transcript)
   • Signed contract
     • Undergraduate contract here
     • Postgraduate contract here
   • Proof of application fee payment (R100)
   • Non-SA citizens need to provide proof of permanent residence
   • Students with disabilities need to provide a student support form found here
   • Some faculties require additional specific documents
6. Write the National Benchmark Test
7. Monitor your application status here
8. Apply for financial support

List of Programs Offered by Stellenbosch 

Below are the program offered by Stellenbosch:

Doctoral programs

• Ph.D. Business Management and Administration
• Ph.D. Futures Studies
• Ph.D. Development Finance (no intake for 2026)

Master’s programs

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA Health Care Leadership
• MBA Managing International Organisations
• MBA Project Management
• MPhil Development Finance
• MPhil Futures Studies
• MPhil Management Coaching

Postgraduate programs

• Postgraduate Diploma Business Management and Administration
• Postgraduate Diploma Development Finance
• Postgraduate Diploma Futures Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma Project Management
• Postgraduate Diploma Leadership Development
• Postgraduate Diploma Leadership Development for NPOs
• Postgraduate Diploma Financial Planning