- Established in 1918
- Tradition & Innovation Wrapped in Research Excellence
Urban Innovation & Research Powerhouse
Stellenbosch University (SU)
Nestled in the picturesque wine region just 50 km from Cape Town, SU blends historic charm with modern research infrastructure. Positioned across five campuses—including Tygerberg for Medicine & Health and Bellville for Business—SU offers 139 departments within ten faculties .
SU is recognized for its cutting-edge research in areas like wine biotechnology, climate science, and data science through interdisciplinary centers and 320 global research partnerships in 64 countries . Its student body of around 32,000—popularly called “Maties”—enjoys rich campus life, clubs, sports, and cultural activities in an accessible university town.
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Study at One of South Africa’s Most Respected Universities
From vineyards to laboratories, Stellenbosch combines heritage and
high-impact research to prepare students for global success.