Stellenbosch University
This partner university is applicable for students applying for the second exchange.
Application requirement
General Category
- At least First-year Undergraduate student/At least First-year master’s student (excluding doctoral students). According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection., Required completion of two semesters of full-time tertiary study outside South Africa.
- TOEFL iBT 79 (Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 17 Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.5 (Listening 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0) or The General English Proficiency Test (High-Intermediate), Some departments may required higher language proficiency.
- Not available to students in the College of Medicine, Department of Accounting, College of Management, Graduate Institute of Accounting, College of Management, College of Public Health.
Quota
1 student for 2 semesters. （開放選擇 Semester 1 或 Semester 1+2）（人數限1名，可選擇一學期或兩學期，限於本校第2學期出國交換。）
Academic Calendar
First Semester: February - June
Second Semester: July - December
Refer to here for the academic calendar.
Registration
Students must register as a full-time student at NTU and are liable for tuition fees at NTU while overseas. Students do not have to pay tuition fees to the host university, but remain liable for miscellaneous, accommodation, living, insurance, transportation and other personal fees.
Course Information
You can list more courses than you need credit for, but please make sure that you indicate how many credits you need, and which courses are compulsory for your programme. We will then liaise with the relevant academic departments.
*If you have not submitted any course requests (i.e. a completed learning agreement) your application will not be processed.
You can however take fewer courses than you were pre-approved for. The final learning agreement must be signed by your home coordinator.
*If you have not submitted any course requests (i.e. a completed learning agreement) your application will not be processed.
Students will only be allowed to register for courses that they have been approved for.
*The final course registration will be completed during and after the orientation, but the application for courses must be submitted with the online exchange application.You can however take fewer courses than you were pre-approved for. The final learning agreement must be signed by your home coordinator.
Selecting Courses
For general instructions on finding courses, please visit the Course Information section on our website.
Useful links in your search for courses are supplied in the above two documents, and will lead you to:
- The Online Yearbook and Faculty Websites (Overview of Degree Programmes and Course Lists per Faculty, which will lead you to the Departments' websites)
- The Departments’ websites can also be found under the university’s A – Z links
Please also be aware of the fact that approval for courses at Stellenbosch is done by a very strict process, and approval/disapproval is the discretion of the relevant academic department/s. Course approval/disapproval feedback will be communicated continuously until arrival at Stellenbosch University.
When selecting courses ensure that you complete your application with the corresponding course codes and module names.
When selecting courses ensure that you complete your application with the corresponding course codes and module names.
- For example: 11147 717 Fixed Internet Securities (Theory)
- No timetable classes will be negotiated, it would be the student's responsibility to maintain their participation in the course selected.
Academic Information
- The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available
- Exchange information：Semester Mobility
- Course information：Finding Courses as a Semester Student
- Restricted Departments : Including but not limited to Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Military Sciences and School of Accounting.
- Cost of Living in Stellenbosch
Proof of Medical Insurance
Insurance Information: Medical Cover
Please note that all students are required to have South African medical insurance for the purposes of the visa application and registration at Stellenbosch University. Students will only be able to procure this after a letter of admission has been issued. As soon as the letter has been issued, apply for a South African Medical Insurance. This is a requirement from the Department of Home Affairs.
Please note that all students are required to have South African medical insurance for the purposes of the visa application and registration at Stellenbosch University. Students will only be able to procure this after a letter of admission has been issued. As soon as the letter has been issued, apply for a South African Medical Insurance. This is a requirement from the Department of Home Affairs.
Visa Details
Visa information：Immigration Information
A study visa is normally issued for the duration of the academic programme, and it is each student's responsibility to maintain the validity of their study visa.
A study visa is normally issued for the duration of the academic programme, and it is each student's responsibility to maintain the validity of their study visa.
Please contact your nearest South African High Commission or Embassy to confirm the requirements.
*The contact details of the High Commissions or Embassies are available on the following page: Contact Details of Country Representatives.
*The contact details of the High Commissions or Embassies are available on the following page: Contact Details of Country Representatives.
Kindly contact Grant Leukes (immigration@sun.ac.za ) should you require additional information or assistance with medical cover and/or immigration enquiries.
Please apply for your study visa the moment you receive your letter of acceptance from Stellenbosch University. It can take 6 – 8 weeks before you receive your visa and for that reason you need to apply timeously.
Do not come to Stellenbosch without an exchange or study visa. No student will be registered without a valid study visa.
Do not come to Stellenbosch without an exchange or study visa. No student will be registered without a valid study visa.
Accommodation Information
Not guaranteed, but students can apply for housing. Read more about University Administered Housing
- International students are responsible for securing their own accommodation
- Information pertaining to accommodation options within the Stellenbosch area is available here.
Selected Reflections
