Postgraduate Studies​​

Are you considering furthering your studies with a postgraduate degree in 2026? If so, as a current enrolled Stellenbosch University (SU) student, we encourage you to submit an application through the University's application system (SUNStudent applicant portal).​​​​

​The following current SU student categories are required to use the new application process:

 ​Applications for the above-mentioned categories will open on 1 April 2025. ​Please take note of the application closing dates for the respective academic programmes as late applications cannot be considered.​​

Current Stellenbosch University students enrolled in 2025 are not required to submit academic transcripts, degree certificates, or additional documents through the SUNStudent application portal. However, individual departments may request additional documents directly from the applicant as part of the selection process.​

​APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Log into the applications page via the Applicant icon, and select the Create a Profile link.

Step 2: Select the button Current/Previous Student or Staff.

Step 3: Type your student number and date of birth in the following format: <Student number>yyyymmdd> (example: 1234567820020612) and click Fetch Details.

Step 4: Update the Create Profile Page.

NOTE: Information marked in grey can only be updated via a formal email to info@sun.ac.za to request such changes. You may use the email address provided on the profile page or you may replace it with a new email address for communication with you.

Step 5: Create a new password for your application for 2026.

Step 6: Once you have completed the Create your Profile page and have clicked on the Create button, a successful message will appear. You can then select the link to continue with your application, or return to the application page. Here you will be required to enter the same email address and password details as provided on your Create Profile page in step 4.

Step 7: On the application portal page, click on Programme Selection and then Add to select the programme you would like to apply for. Select the Faculty, Programme type, Year of studies and click Save.

Step 8: Click Personal Information and complete the outstanding details. Click Save.

Step 9: Click Payment and Agreement. Select "I accept the Application Terms and Conditions" and click Submit Application.

Step 10: Students who are currently registered at Stellenbosch University and students who were registered in 2024, but discontinued their studies, are not required to pay an application fee. On the Payment and Agreement page you must click on Will pay later option to enable us to waive the application fee when you submit your application.​

enquiries

Any enquiries regarding your application can be directed to our Client Services at info@sun.ac.za​.

CONSIDERATION OF YOUR APPLICATION​ ​​

Please note that only submitted applications will be considered. 

NOT SURE​ WHAT TO STUDY?

For information on the range of postgraduate degrees offered at Stellenbosch University, feel free to peruse the postgraduate programme offering of each faculty displayed below:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​