Stellenbosch University English Requirements
South Africa
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Founded in 1918, it is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious universities, known for its strong research output and multilingual instruction in Afrikaans and English. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across ten faculties.
Quick answer
Stellenbosch University accepts Cambridge B2 First, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | No published minimum | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | min 120 each skill |
| TOEFL iBT | 86 | R 18 · W 17 · S 20 · L 17 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 6 each band |
| PTE Academic | 59 | R 54 · W 60 · S 59 · L 53 |
| Cambridge B2 First | 160 | min 160 each skill |
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