Doctoral Office
Welcome to Stellenbosch University


RIDS  |  Tygerberg Doctoral Office

FAQ Contacts

​SU postgraduate studies - general
SU postgraduate orientation
FMHS postgraduate studies - general
FMHS general postgraduate matters
Prospective PhD student enquiries Tygerberg Doctoral Office or a suitable supervisor in your academic environment
SunStude​​​nt applic​​​ation issues
SU Client Services Tel 021 808 9111
info@sun.ac.za
Tygerberg International / Visa letters /
pre-registration clearance
Ms S Timm
stimm@sun.ac.za
CC tyg-phd@sun.ac.za
Student fees or accounts Ms Lesanne Matthee
lm@sun.ac.za
​Password reset
Click here to manage your password​
SU Division for Research Development
SU DRD
Research policies and guidelines
Research policies and guidelines
FMHS Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Biostatistics Unit​
SU Central Analytical Facilities
Central Analytical Facilities
Research software downloads
Click here to visit the software hub
Research ICT service
Research ICT service
​Other ICT enquiries
​Option 1: Log a call with the ICT service desk
Option 2: email help@sun.ac.za
Postgraduate residence options
SU private accommodation page
Click on Tygerberg Accredited Accommodation
privateaccommodation@sun.ac.za 
Further enquiries on personal details / residences Ms Annelie Scholtz
amscholtz@sun.ac.za
Tygerberg Postgraduate
Student Council (TPSC)
tpscchair@sun.ac.za
​Tygerberg campus postgraduate facilities
Tygerberg campus postgraduate facilities
All PhD-related queries Tygerberg Doctoral Office
www.sun.ac.za/fmhsdoctoraloffice
tyg-phd@sun.ac.za
Proof of registration Student and Programme Admin office (SPA)
fmhsregistration@sun.ac.za
Academic record Client Services or Ms Nobukho Njemla-Klaas
records@sun.ac.za
PhD Discussion Group Ms Brigitta Kepkey
tyg-phd@sun.ac.za
Postgraduate Office courses PG Office skills development page
Ms Cristan Mcleod cristanm@sun.ac.za
Language centre
(Writing skills, editing and translation)
Mr Cobus Snyman
fpsnyman@sun.ac.za
​SunScholar repository
Nomination via SunStudent Thesis Management
Or contact librarian Ms Paulette Talliard
scholar@sun.ac.za
​SunScholar data repository
Information at this link
Or contact librarian ​Mr Sizwe Ngcobo
sngcobo@sun.ac.za
Campus health Sr Rukshana Adams 
rukshana@sun.ac.za  
021 938 9590
Campus mental health support Tel 021 927 7020 / supportus@sun.ac.za
Campus security (emergency) Tel 021 938 9507
Campus emergency response Tel 010 205 3032
FMHS equality champions Click here to meet our equality champions
Student Affairs - Tygerberg campus
Support groups centred on mindfulness, self care, neuro-diversity, mental health, addictive behaviours, LGBTQI+ inclusion, and more
​tyg_studentsupport@sun.ac.za
​SU disability-related enquiries
disability@sun.ac.za
SU Equality Unit unfair@sun.ac.za
PhD exam submissions only Head: Tygerberg Doctoral Office
medphd@sun.ac.za
Patents, licensing, spin-off companies from dissertation Innovus
info@innovus.co.za 
Letters of completion Ms Megan Jantjies
fmhsregistration@sun.ac.za 
​Further studies or career advice
(Also study methods)
studysuccess@sun.ac.za
Please include our phone number, available times in the next two weeks, and availability via MS Teams
Consolidoc or Postdoc applications Ms Sindiswa Mzizi
postdocinfo@sun.ac.za


layout engels 31 Aug Complaints procedure.jpgSexual assault Tygerberg 18 AUG22-01.jpgSU Student Counselling Emergency Numbers (TYGER ENG 18AUG22).jpgTygerberg Campus Emergency Services Flyer e-mail 18 AUG22.jpg