Stellenbosch University


Location:
Stellenbosch,
South Africa
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Stellenbosch University Study Abroad Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Once a student's acceptance is received from Stellenbosch University, the visa process should begin immediately to avoid any delays.
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Stellenbosch University Semester 2): July to December
- UBC Term 2 (Stellenbosch University Semester 1): February to June
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Education
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- All faculties are available to UBC exchange students excluding the Faculty of Military Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
- Students are placed in the faculty where they have indicated most of their desired courses. One third of their courses can be taken outside of this faculty.
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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