Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university located in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Stellenbosch University (SU), dating back to 1685, is the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest extant university in Sub-Saharan Africa, and received full university status in 1918.
The University is located in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands, known for their picturesque beauty and unique environmental capital.
It is one of the leading universities on the African continent, also acknowledged for the highest scientific publication output per academic staff member in South Africa.
Stellenbosch University designed and manufactured Africa’s first microsatellite, SUNSAT, launched in 1999.
The University is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.
Overview
| Nickname: | Maties / SU |
| Motto: | “A sound education strengthens the spirit” |
| Type: | Public University |
| Established: | 2 April 1918 |
| Chancellor: | Governor Lesetja Kganyago |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Prof Deresh Ramjugernath |
| Location: | Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Website: | www.sun.ac.za |
Location and Campuses
Stellenbosch is located about 50 kilometres from Cape Town, on the banks of the Eerste River in the famous wine-growing region and is encircled by picturesque mountains.
Teaching at Stellenbosch University is divided across five campuses listed below.
- Main campus in Stellenbosch
- Bellville Park Campus (Business School)
- Saldanha Campus (Military Science)
- Tygerberg Campus (Medicine and Health Sciences)
- Ukwanda Rural Clinical (Medicine and Health Sciences)
Overseeing Department/Entity
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Office Bearers/Management
Chancellor
- Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Vice Chancellor
- Prof Deresh Ramjugernath
Deputy Vice-Chancellors
- Prof Stan du Plessis (Operations and Finance)
- Prof Nico Koopman (Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel)
- Prof Sibusiso Moyo (Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies)
- Prof Richard Stevens (Acting: Learning and Teaching)
- Prof Sam Tshehla (Acting: Strategy, Global and Corporate Affairs)
Registrar
- Dr Ronel Retief
Contact Details
The contact details of Stellenbosch University are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch, 7602 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602 |
| Telephone: | 021 808 9111 |
| Email: | info@sun.ac.za |
| Website: | www.sun.ac.za |