Ubomi bomfundi

IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch ibaxabisile abafundi bayo kwaye izibophelele ekuziseni amava abafundi kwaye izibophelele ekunikezeleni amava aguqulayo abafundi. Ukwenza abafundi baphumelele, iYunivesithi ibonelela ngoluhlu olubanzi lweenkonzo ezijolise kubafundi, ingcebiso, inkxaso kunye namathuba.

Find your place. Build your future.

Campus life at Stellenbosch University is dynamic and diverse. Maties Sport and a variety of recreational programmes keep students active and connected, while student societies, cultural groups and social impact initiatives offer countless opportunities to explore interests, form friendships and develop leadership skills.

Whether you live in a residence, private student accommodation, or commute from home, clusters, peer mentors and commuter communities make it easy to settle in and belong.

We place student wellbeing at the centre of the experience – from counselling and academic support to financial aid advice and dedicated services for international students, you’ll find holistic support every step of the way.

Uluntu lwabafundi

Stellenbosch University’s student population consists of residence-based and commuter student communities. Commuter student communities refers to students who live in private accommodation in and around Stellenbosch and students who travel to and from campus each day. Both residence and commuter students are allocated to a community that will help them integrate into the social and academic life at the University.

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What are clusters?

Clusters are groupings of student communities and include both residence-based and commuter students. At SU, there are eight cluster student communities: amaMaties, Rubix, Senior Living Spaces (SLS), TygerMaties, VicMeyr, Validus, Victoria, and Wimbledon. Clusters are formed based on the geographic proximity of various residences and Commuter Student Communities (CSCs).

Your assigned cluster serves as your gateway to a full university experience and will help you foster connections that extend far beyond your immediate community right from the beginning of your university journey. Clusters provide an environment where friendships can blossom, support is readily available, and lasting bonds can be formed.

It promotes integration between on-campus and commuter students through shared on-campus spaces, e.g., open dining halls, cluster hubs that offer access to affordable cooked meals, study spaces, as well as networking or peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

Inkqubo yeMento

As a newcomer, you will be allocated a mentor – a senior student who has completed the Welcoming Programme and has experience of university life. Because of their personal experience and training, they can guide and facilitate your transition from high school to university.

Your mentor will be among the first people to receive and welcome you to campus. They will engage with you through meaningful, fun activities that will promote your development and ensure that you are integrated socially and academically into campus life. So, think of your mentor as your personal toolkit to aid your journey to student success.

Ingcebiso nophuhliso

The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) is committed to empowering students throughout their academic and personal life journeys. Our dedicated team provides psychological support, academic counselling, career development, as well as support and specialised resources for students with disabilities. We offer professional and confidential support to address your unique needs. Whether you need help managing stress, making career decisions, or adjusting to university life, we are here to assist.

Yazi ngakambi

EzeMidlalo zeMaties

I-SU inesiko elide nezidla ngalo lemidlalo. EzeMidlalo zeMaties zijolise ekukhuthazeni ukugqwesa kwizifundo nakwimidlalo yabafundi abanetalente yeembaleki, nokukhuthaza ubambiswano loluntu kunye nokuzibandakanya kwindlela yokuphila esebenzayo phakathi kwabafundi nabasebenzi. EzeMidlalo zeMaties zichonge iikhowudi ezisixhenxe zomdlalo ophezulu okanye eziphambili, ezizezi, i-athletics, iqakamba, ibhola ekhatywayo, ihoki, ibhola yomnyazi, umbhoxo, kunye nokuqubha. Izixhobo zemidlalo kunye nezolonwabo zeYunivesithi ziyafumaneka kubafundi, abasebenzi kunye noluntu.

Jonga ezeMidlalo zeMaties

Campus Life

At Stellenbosch University, it’s less about what you become and more about #whoyoubecome. Here, every student has the chance to grow, lead, and thrive in a diverse world.

From residences and Private Student Organisation wards to our Listen, Live and Learn houses, all Maties belong to one of seven cluster communities – spaces where students meet, build connections, and find a sense of belonging that supports success.

Proudly continuing our long sporting tradition, Maties Sport nurtures talented student-athletes while also promoting an active lifestyle across the SU community. Our facilities include a 14 000-seater athletics stadium, two artificial grass pitches, nine hockey fields, six cricket fields, nine squash courts, eight netball courts, 15 rugby fields, 27 tennis courts, and six clubhouses.

Our diverse student societies, catering for everything from dancing to debating and beyond, offer students the chance to meet new people, explore their interests, and live a balanced, vibrant life.