Stellenbosch University (SU), founded in 1918, is one of South Africa’s leading research-intensive universities and a member of the prestigious Worldwide Universities Network. Situated in the historic town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, SU is renowned for its beautiful Cape Dutch architecture, vineyards, and mountain surroundings, making it one of the most picturesque university settings in the world.

With more than 32,000 students, including a vibrant international community, SU is highly respected for its academic excellence and innovation in areas such as agricultural sciences, engineering, business, health sciences, law, and social sciences. The university has produced many influential leaders, including Nobel laureates and business pioneers.

Stellenbosch University operates across five campuses, each serving distinct academic and community functions.

List of Campuses

1. Stellenbosch Main Campus – Stellenbosch

• Address: Victoria Street, Stellenbosch

• Faculties/Programs: Arts & Social Sciences, Science, Education, Law, Theology, Economic & Management Sciences, Engineering, AgriSciences, Medicine & Health Sciences

• Facilities: JS Gericke Library, modern lecture halls, world-class laboratories, residences, sports facilities, botanical gardens

• Established: 1918 (with roots dating back to the 1860s as Stellenbosch Gymnasium)

• Notable Facts: Serves as the main hub of SU and is internationally recognized for research in agriculture, wine science, and engineering

2. Tygerberg Campus – Parow Valley, Cape Town

• Address: Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow Valley, Cape Town

• Faculties/Programs: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Facilities: Tygerberg Hospital (teaching hospital), clinical training centres, medical library, student residences

• Established: Faculty of Medicine established in 1956

• Notable Facts: Plays a critical role in training doctors, nurses, and health professionals for South Africa and beyond

3. Bellville Park Campus – Bellville, Cape Town

• Address: Carl Cronje Drive, Bellville, Cape Town

• Faculties/Programs: University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) – MBA, Doctoral, Executive Education

• Facilities: Lecture theatres, business library, conference centres, innovation hubs

• Established: Business School founded in 1964, relocated to Bellville in 1986

• Notable Facts: Home to one of Africa’s top-ranked business schools, highly regarded for leadership and executive education

4. Saldanha Campus – Saldanha Bay

• Address: Saldanha, Western Cape

• Faculties/Programs: Engineering (specialised marine engineering, military training)

• Facilities: Research labs, marine engineering workshops, student accommodation

• Established: Developed in collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF)

• Notable Facts: Focused on maritime and defence-related engineering education

5. Worcester Campus – Worcester, Western Cape

• Address: Worcester, Western Cape

• Faculties/Programs: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (satellite health training)

• Facilities: Worcester Hospital (clinical training), rural health research centres, student residences

• Established: Introduced to support rural medical and health sciences training

• Notable Facts: Plays an important role in community-based and rural healthcare education

Closing Notes

Stellenbosch University is a truly multi-campus institution, with its main Stellenbosch campus anchoring a wide range of disciplines, while its specialized campuses in Tygerberg, Bellville, Saldanha, and Worcester extend its academic and research footprint.

SU continues to thrive as a globally connected African university, producing graduates and research that have a major impact locally and internationally.

For more details on applications, programs, and campus life, visit the official website: https://www.sun.ac.za