Budgeting at Stellenbosch

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

Residence (2026): most fall between about R60,000 and R81,000 a year, excluding meals. The three-meals-a-day package is listed at R36,400 a year.
Tuition estimates exclude textbooks (check with your department), society fees, commuter community fees, residence house fees and parking.
SU's figures for international students: books about R5,000 a semester, and private housing about R7,000 a month. Use them as a rough guide.