Open up a world of possibilities by exploring our postgraduate programme offering and joining our postgraduate community. Our excellent research profile attracts postgraduate students in pursuit of advanced research degrees. Applicants are to meet the admission requirements for the preferred programme they want to offer before submitting their application.
Postgraduate Admission Requirements
International candidates who have obtained their qualifications from tertiary institutions where English is not the language of instruction are required to provide proof of English Language proficiency.
This evidence must accompany your application and must not be older than 24 months from the date of application to the University.
The minimum English language requirements and recognised language tests for admission to Stellenbosch University’s postgraduate degree programmes are as follows:
| English Language Requirements | CEF Level | Cambridge ESOL | IELTS Band | TOEFL iBT | TOEFL CBT | TOEFL (paper-based) | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum English Language Requirements | C1 | CAE | 6.5 (minimum of 6 on all bands) | 79 | 213 | 550 | 76 – 84 |