Science
Welcome to Stellenbosch University
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​Stellenbosch University is among the top universities in Africa and the world. As one of the four founding faculties of Stellenbosch University in 1918, the Faculty of Science maintains an ethos of research excellence and remains committed to provide our students with a general formative education in the natural sciences.

Academic profile 2024

100

NRF-rated scientists

235.37

Accredited publication units (2022 only)

92.8%

Of academic staff with PhDs

3

Research chairs


Student profile

3 050

Undergraduate students

795

Postgraduate
students