Category: Nursing Application

Stellenbosch University (US) Nursing Application 2026/2027

Applications open on 1 March and close on the following dates:

31 May:  Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

30 June:  Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes.

30 June:  Residence applications close.

31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.

31 October: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education).

30 November: Applications for NSFAS bursaries close.

​Please note that no late applications will be considered.​

Step 1: Before you apply 

Make sure that you understand the University’s Admission Policy, and the admission and selection criteria of the different faculties before you apply. The policy, criteria and guidelines are available at Undergraduate Prospective Student website at www.maties.com, or you can contact our Client Service on +27 21 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za. For postgraduate studies, please visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website at www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies .

Step 2: Take note of the closing dates

Undergraduate closing dates for all students, including international students: 
31 May: Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences.
30 June: Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes.
30 June: Residence applications close.
31 August: Applications for Stellenbosch University financial assistance close.

Postgraduate closing dates for all students:
Visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website (www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies) for a list of the closing dates of all the postgraduate programmes offered for the 2026 intake year.

Closing dates for financial assistance:
31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.

Step 3: Click applicable button for application instructions

MAKE SURE THAT YOU UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. You can find out more about the requirements regarding compulsory application documents, your contract as well as the application fee payment options in the relevant sections of the online application or the hard copy application form. You can also access the information on www.maties.com or contact our Client Service on 021 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za.
2. Certified copies of the original documents, must be provided. Please note that we cannot accept online results obtained from self-service portals.
3. Electronic copies you provide should be clear and legible (not blurred, cropped or obscured). The preferred format for uploading your documents is pdf, jpeg and tiff.
4. Stellenbosch University reserves the right to request additional and original supporting documentation should this be deemed necessary at any point.
5. Your signed contract, your application documents as well as proof of payment should be uploaded online at your Application Status​ link on www.maties.combefore the closing date. If you apply with a hard copy application, you should include all the required documents with your application.
6. If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered. 
7. It remains your responsibility to make sure that the University receive these documents on time. You can monitor your application on www.maties.com to ensure that your application is complete. Sign in with your student number and official SUN-password.

ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

NON ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS WE REQUIRE

All forms are available at www.maties.sun or you can contact our Client Service at 021 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za

​1.     Contract (please print, sign and upload)

2.     Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

3.     Student support form (students with disabilities)

4.     Additional programme specific documents (If applicable):                                                                                                                                                                         

• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences non-academic form
• Nursing non-academic form​
  
• Speech Language and Hearing Therapy, and Dietetics visitation form
• Portfolio requirements for BA (Visual Arts)
• Selection form for BA Drama and Theatre Studies
• BA (Sport Science) and BSc (Sport Science) non-academic form​

YOUR APPLICATION FEE

• Application fee (R100) can be paid as part of the online application process.
• Please note that applicants from schools with a quantile 1 to 3, as well as international students, do not need to pay the application fee. Quantile 1 to 3 schools are schools which are identified by the Department of Basic Education as schools situated in disadvantaged environments. If you are unsure about the status of your school, please ask the school. The online application system will automatically exempt you from the application fee when you apply.
• Cash payments may also be made in person at the cashiers at the Administration building A (Stellenbosch Campus).  
• Read more about payment options at www.maties.com or contact our Client Service at 021 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za.​