Pre-registration clearance (verification) of all international degree-seeking students documentation before academic registration 2025 (1st year and continuing students)

1. PRE-REGISTRATION CLEARANCE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THE STELLENBOSCH CAMPUS: (UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE)

  • Once you have obtained final admission to Stellenbosch University or if you are a continuing international student, you must undergo pre-registration clearance through SU International.
  • This step must be completed before registering for an academic programme for the 2025 academic year.
  • Pre-registration applies to ALL international students, including 1st year and continuing students as well as holders with permanent residence in SA (who registers for the first time at Stellenbosch University), holders of refugees in SA and holders of asylum seeker status in SA.
  • Pre-registration clearance will commence on MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2025.
  • PLEASE CLICK HERE to upload your documents for pre-registration clearance or scan this QR-Code
 

2. PRE-REGISTRATION CLEARANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS at TYGERBERG CAMPUS: (UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE)

Please send an e-mail with the compulsory documentation to the following e-mail addresses using your SURNAME and SU STUDENT NUMBER as a reference in the subject line:

Tygerberg campus undergraduate students : tygselections@sun.ac.za
Tygerberg campus postgraduate students : intertyg@sun.ac.za

3. COMPULSORY CERTIFIED DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:

a) Study Visa & ZEP / LEP Holders [Residential in SA]

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of valid study visa issued to study at Stellenbosch University or ZEP/LEP permit.
  • Proof that you have medical cover with a South African medical provider for the full academic year (Jan – Dec 2025). Students are advised to view the list of Student Medical Cover Options on the following website: SA MEDICAL COVER
  • Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 6]
  • An International student from the Rest of the World who is registering with a Study Visa and who has Permanent residence in ANY country in Africa can upload proof of permanent residence in Africa (Must be certified) [OPTIONAL] [see point 1]

b) Permanent Resident Holders

  • First-year students with permanent residence must upload a valid proof of permanent residence or non-SA ID document.
  • Continuing students with permanent residence do not have to do pre-registration again.
  • Medical cover is not compulsory for permanent resident permit students
  • Pay as SA student as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 6]

c) Refugee and Asylum Seeker Status students

  • Students with refugee or asylum seeker status are exempt from the passport but must upload a copy of a valid refugee and/or asylum seeker permit.
  • Medical cover is not compulsory for refugee and asylum seeker status students.
  • Pay as SA student as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 6].

d) Diplomatic Status Students [Residential in SA]

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of valid diplomatic status permit
  • Medical cover is not compulsory for Diplomatic status students.
  • Pay as SA student as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document.

e) Postgraduate Students for Part-Time studies on a Work / Critical Skills visa

International Postgraduate students enrolling for part-time studies, who are residential in SA during the 2025 academic year while completing their degree, need to upload:

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of valid work visa
  • Copy of formal confirmation of your current employment in South Africa (Not older than 3 months)
  • Medical cover is not compulsory for students on a work / critical skills visa
  • Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 1].

f) Non-residential Postgraduate Students [Modular / Contact only]

  • International postgraduate students who are registering for a non-residential/modular programme and who will not be residing in SA during the 2025 academic year while completing their degree, need to upload a copy of a valid passport.
  • Medical cover is not compulsory for non-residential postgraduate students.
  • Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 1].

g) Visitors’ Visa 11(6) Endorsed for Studying (Part-Time Postgraduate Studies ONLY)

International Postgraduate students on a Visitors Visa 11(6) must have the visa endorsed for studying in SA and need to upload:

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of valid visitors’ visa 11(6) endorsed for studying in SA.
  • Medical cover is not compulsory for students on a visitors’ visa
  • Proof of minimum compulsory initial fee payment or scholarship letter as per the 2025 Compulsory Fees Document [see point 1].

Once pre-registration clearance has been finalised, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please allow at least 3-5 working days response time.

Please include your SURNAME and SU STUDENT NUMBER in the subject line of all correspondence to the university.

All international degree-seeking undergraduate first-year students need to follow the same welcoming programme as the SA students as per the following link: 2025 WELCOMING PAGES .