The academic year consists of two semesters; the first runs from February to June and the second from July to November. Doctoral programmes have a minimum registration period of two years before the degree may be conferred. Students however typically study for around three years and are expected to work independently under the guidance of a supervisor. Doctoral candidates in all faculties must submit a substantial dissertation and will generally be required to complete an oral examination.
Matie Community Service MGD has a long-standing history of student volunteerism in the communities around the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses. Students can become involved in volunteerism via:. Student volunteers are offered an accredited programme in order to capacitate students and prepare the students for volunteerism.
The accredited course and community work of students has been officially recognized by SU and is added to their co- curricular transcript. Some of the University's postgraduate students make use of University accommodation on the Stellenbosch campus. It is important to note that admission into an academic programme does not guarantee placement in a University residence.
All students are required to apply for accommodation separately. Different accommodation not managed by the university , can be found in various publications and online media:. During your postgraduate studies you have a number of options regarding accommodation; you may stay in rooms or apartments administered by Stellenbosch University International or in private accommodation.
Stellenbosch University International tries to mediate on behalf of students and will assist you in obtaining acceptable housing as far as possible.
Contact Details Georgina Humphrey gina sun. Prospective South African students wishing to be considered for a place in University accommodation have to indicate this in section E of the postgraduate application form when applying for admission. As a tertiary institution, we are committed to South Africa and Africa and we are intensely aware of our role in and in relation to the international arena.
Our collaboration and engagement approach is congruent with our values of respect, compassion and equity. The largest number of these partnerships is in 39 countries outside of Africa and 19 partnerships on the African continent. We have an embedded culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, which forms a vital component of our research success. The Nedbank-Stellenbosch University LaunchLab functions as a start-up incubator and business accelerator that boosts entrepreneurship through networking opportunities and mentoring for researchers, staff and students.
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Key statistics As preferred research partner, SU also participates in various international academic networks. The main campus in the picturesque university town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the Western Cape winelands is quite an attraction for students.
Eight faculties are on the main campus, with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences situated on Tygerberg campus adjacent to the Tygerberg academic hospital, and the Faculty of Military Sciences — the only one of its kind in South Africa and one of only two in Africa — based at the South African Defence Force Military Academy in Saldanha.
Here, medical and related health sciences students have the opportunity to complete their clinical training on a rural platform. This is yet another example of SU's pioneering work in the field of academic innovation. Each year, the campus also houses a new group of school-leavers who participate in Stellenbosch University's Science and Mathematics bridging programme SciMathUS. The programme offers students from educationally disadvantaged communities the opportunity to gain access to higher education.
SU is known as a residential campus with an active residential life, which makes residence placement sough-after among students. As the residence demand far exceeds supply, and in line with new learning needs, SU is in the process of converting its Stellenbosch campus into an integrated learning and living space.
Residences and private wards are grouped into clusters, each with its own cluster hub, where residence and day students are able to study, meet and socialise. With the construction of new buildings and the repurposing of existing buildings, student-centred facilities are created to enable students to conduct group work, study and gain access to the University's electronic networks.
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