The University is amongst South Africa's leading tertiary institutions based on research output, student pass rates and rated scientists, and is recognised internationally as an academic institution of excellence. It boasts the highest weighted research output per full-time academic staff member of all South African universities and the second-highest number of scientists in South Africa who have been rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF). It also has the highest student success rate in the country. SU is cementing its reputation as a world-class institution. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, SU is one of the top 300 universities in the world, and among the top 20 in BRICS countries. It also features among the world's elite institutions in 10 of the 36 subjects featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2015. SU was also included in the 2014 CWTS Leiden Ranking, which measures the scientific performance of 750 major universities worldwide.​ With 18 research chairs under the NRF South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChi), the University is regarded as a leader in the fields of biomedical tuberculosis research and management, wine biotechnology, animal sciences and mathematical biosciences. Another SARChi chair, in the field of invasion biology, is shared between SU and the University of Venda. This constitutes but one of SU's many partnerships, both local and international. As preferred research partner, SU also participates in various international academic networks.

Who can apply?

The Stellenbosch University Summer programme is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students only. Postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

Stellenbosch University offer General Elective Courses in the following subject areas: Elective 1 • Course 1: Introduction to South Africa’s Political History Elective 2 • Course 2: Bio-Diversity: Plants for the People in the Western Cape • Course 3: Visual Controversies in South Africa, Past and Present • Course 4: Social Justice in a Global Classroom • Course 5: Violent Histories and Repair Elective 3 • Course 6: Transitional Justice • Course 7: HIV / AIDS: A South African Perspective • Course 8: China in Africa • Course 9: Travel Photography Students are also able to take specialised courses in the following subject areas: • Doing Business in Southern Africa • Global Service Learning • Public Health Find more information about the specialised courses in the following webpages:

Programme dates

The Stellenbosch University General Elective and Specialised streams programme dates vary, depending the course. Please have a look at the Website Documents folder on the KCL SharePoint site, for details on the specific programme dates. Please note, King's log in credentials are required to view the documents.

Application deadlines

Applications for Global Summer Exchange Programme 2024 have now closed. This page will be updated with information on Summer 2025 in due course.

What are the costs?

Stellenbosch University program fees vary, depending on how many courses students register for. A list of fees can also be found in the Website Documents folder on the KCL SharePoint site. 3 Electives fees: Total fees = 44,900 R (includes programme fees, and housing with breakfast & lunch) Optional Weekend Activities Package: 7590 R 2 Electives fees: Total fees = 35,450 R (includes programme fees, and housing with breakfast & lunch) Optional Weekend Activities Package: 5300 R 1 Elective fees: Total fees = 26,900 R (includes programme fees, and housing with breakfast & lunch) Optional Weekend Activities Package: 3450 R Specialised course fees: Total fees = 47,400 R (includes programme fees, and housing with breakfast & lunch) Optional Weekend Activities Package: 7950 R Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, visas, living expenses and those listed above.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation is available and forms part of the costs listed in the What are the costs section.

The information on this web page is accurate for 2024 entry.