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Stellenbosch University (SU): first-year costs
Stellenbosch & Tygerberg (Cape Town), Western Cape. 34,676 students (2024 headcount, HEDA / DHET HEMIS data). Official site: https://www.su.ac.za. Fee year: 2026. Figures checked 25 October 2026.
Work out a first-year total at SU
Labels: official Published by the university or NSFAS · est. Our estimate (method in the note) · NSFAS ref NSFAS allowance used as a reference amount, not a measured cost · secondary Third-party page quoting the university · unverified We could not load the official page; figure seen only in a search index of it. All amounts are 2026 fees in rand unless stated. 2027 fees are not yet published. We have not added any assumed increase.
Tuition for first year, by faculty band
SU 'Estimated fees for 2026', first year, incl. module/programme costs; excludes textbooks, R841.60 house fee and parking.
Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026
| Faculty band | Annual tuition, first year |
|---|---|
| Commerce / business | R59 587 – R83 418official BCom (Mathematical Sciences) R59,587 to BCom (Actuarial) R83,418; BCom R59,856. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Law | R61 121 – R84 061official LLB R61,121; BA Law R66,295; BAccLLB R84,061. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Engineering / built environment | R81 563official BEng. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Humanities / arts | R57 476 – R65 562official BA R57,767; BTh R57,476; BA Sport Science R65,562. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Education | R57 933 – R60 452official Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Health sciences | R77 401 – R101 456official Allied health R77,401; MBChB R101,456. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Natural / computer sciences | R63 282 – R75 071official BScAgric R63,282 to BSc Earth Sciences R75,071 (BSc R72,647). Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
Payments before or at registration
These are usually credited to your fee account. They are cash you need early, not an extra cost on top of fees. NSFAS-funded students are often exempt (see the notes).
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| First residence instalment (plus 20% of study fees by 28 Feb) | R16 400official Compulsory first instalment on residence fees (with 20% of study fees due by 28 February). Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Amount payable on registration · checked 25 October 2026 |
Where you live: residence, private or commuting
Stellenbosch (non-metro for NSFAS caps)
| Option | Annual cost |
|---|---|
| Residence (excl. meals) | R61 376 – R79 358official Doubles from R61,376; singles ~R74k–R76k; Huis MacDonald up to R79,358. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Private accommodation | Varies. Enter your own rent in the calculator. For comparison, NSFAS caps accommodation in a non-metro area at R56 633 (catered) or R42 640 (self-catering) NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Living at home and commuting | Depends on how far you travel and how you get there. Enter your daily fare in the calculator. For comparison, the NSFAS transport allowance is R8 190 a year NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Page for the Stellenbosch campus
Tygerberg (Cape Town) (metro for NSFAS caps)
| Option | Annual cost |
|---|---|
| Residence (excl. meals) | R49 482 – R84 796official Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Private accommodation | Varies. Enter your own rent in the calculator. For comparison, NSFAS caps accommodation in a metro area at R65 993 (catered) or R52 000 (self-catering) NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Living at home and commuting | Depends on how far you travel and how you get there. Enter your daily fare in the calculator. For comparison, the NSFAS transport allowance is R8 190 a year NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Page for the Tygerberg (Cape Town) campus
Other first-year costs
| Item | SU figure | Reference if none published |
|---|---|---|
| Meals (self-catering or private) | R36 400official Meal quota package: 3 standard meals a day, 7 days a week (not included in residence fees). Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026 · checked 25 October 2026 | R17 160 NSFAS living allowance NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Books and study materials | not published / not found | R5 678 NSFAS learning materials allowance NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Laptop and data | not published / not found | NSFAS lets students spend the learning materials allowance on a device. Source: NSFAS: NSFAS 2026 Bursary Guidelines – Annexure A · checked 25 October 2026 |
| Personal costs | not published / not found | R3 167 NSFAS personal care allowance (catered residence) NSFAS ref Source: NSFAS via gov.za: NSFAS on payment of 2025 student allowances (12 Mar 2025) · checked 25 October 2026 |
Key dates
| 28 February 2026 | SU 2026: first payment (20% of fees + residence instalment) 2026 pattern. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Amount payable on registration · checked 25 October 2026 |
| 31 July 2026 | SU 2027 undergraduate and residence applications closed (closed) Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Undergraduate bursaries & loans FAQs (2027 dates; NSFAS 18 Sep–31 Oct 2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
| 30 November 2026 | SU Funding Opportunities (SUFO) applications close Opened 1 October 2026. Source: Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch University – Undergraduate bursaries & loans FAQs (2027 dates; NSFAS 18 Sep–31 Oct 2026) · checked 25 October 2026 |
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What we couldn't find
- Book costs
- 2027 registration dates
Sources used on this page: Stellenbosch University – Estimated fees for 2026, Stellenbosch University – Undergraduate bursaries & loans FAQs (2027 dates; NSFAS 18 Sep–31 Oct 2026), Stellenbosch University – Amount payable on registration. Fees change every year, so confirm with SU before you pay.