Stellenbosch University | |
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| Motto | Pectora roborant cultus recti |
| Established | 1866 |
| Type | Public university |
| Rector | Prof. Russel Botman |
| Chancellor | Prof. Elize Botha |
| Staff | 2 430 |
| Students | 21 972 |
| Location | Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Campus | 4 campi |
| Nickname | Maties |
| Affiliations | AAU, ACU, CHEC, HESA, IAU |
| Website | http://www.sun.ac.za/ |
Stellenbosch University (Afrikaans: Universiteit van Stellenbosch) is an internationally recognised university which is situated in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Other nearby universities are the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch University designed and manufactured Africa's first microsatellite, SUNSAT, launched in 1999.
Students are also nicknamed Maties. Some claim the term arises from their maroon rugby colors: a tamatie is the Afrikaans translation for tomato. It is more likely to come from the Afrikaans colloquialism matie (meaning "buddy" or "mate") originally used diminutively by the students of the University of Cape Town's precursor, the South African College.
Stellenbosch University (Afrikaans: Universiteit van Stellenbosch) is an internationally recognised university which is situated in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Other nearby universities ...
In 1874 some higher classes became Victoria College and then in 1918 the University of Stellenbosch. The first mens hostel to be established in Stellenbosch was Wilgenhof.
Universiteit Stellenbosch - Stellenbosch University ... Congratulations Prof Russel! The Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Russel ...
Online Survey Towards the end of each semester a survey will be available here for international students to give feedback about their experience.