Detailed introduction of Stellenbosch University:

Introduction: Stellenbosch University is a public research university in South Africa, located in the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of the oldest universities in South Africa and a member of the 21st Century Academic Alliance, the World University Climate Change Alliance, and the Global University Institute Alliance.

History and establishment time: Its history can be traced back to the Stellenbosch Stadium established in 1864, officially opened in 1866, and had its first batch of graduates in 1873. In 1881, it became Stellenbosch College, renamed Victoria College in 1887, and obtained university status in 1918 and officially changed its name to Stellenbosch University.

Institutional nature: public university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to becoming a university closely related to society, playing a key role in the development of the country and the continent, contributing to the construction of a dignified, harmonious, just, free and equal society, and cultivating well-rounded talents.

School Strength: The school has more than 32,500 students, 20 A-level researchers, and more than 340 registered postdoctoral researchers. Its education quality and academic research are at the forefront of the world and Africa. Graduate education and the cultivation of high-tech talents are priority development goals, and 45.3% of the diplomas issued are graduate certificates.

Key disciplines: The School of Engineering is one of the best engineering schools in South Africa, with strong advantages in defense research and other aspects. The school also designed and manufactured Africa's first microsatellite SunSat. In addition, forestry, military science, agronomy, medicine and other disciplines are also distinctive and unique among South African universities.

Faculty: There are 10 colleges, namely the College of Arts, the College of Science, the College of Education, the College of Agriculture and Forestry, the School of Law, the School of Theology, the College of Engineering, the School of Economics and Management, the School of Health Sciences, and the Military Academy.

Ranking: Ranked 283rd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Cost: Taking the school's summer school program as an example, the total cost for students who participated in a course for a certain period in 2016 was about R18,151, including tuition of R2,123, accommodation of R4,093, and application fees of R18,151. Due to the lack of the latest comprehensive tuition information, it is recommended to visit the school's official website to inquire about the cost of specific majors.

Campus environment: The main campus is located in the beautiful winemaking town of Stellenbosch, the second largest ancient town in South Africa, about 30 minutes' drive from Cape Town. The campus has modern libraries, international Internet, language self-service libraries and other facilities to provide convenience for students. The school has five campuses in suburbs, urban areas and rural areas, with a variety of facilities and services such as botanical gardens, student centers, campus radio, and campus newspapers.