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Stellenbosch University
(SU)
About
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university situated in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Stellenbosch University received full university status in 1918 and is known for designing and manufacturing Africa's first microsatellite, SUNSAT, launched in 1999.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 66 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,956
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 3,467
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 35 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 81 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 169 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 181 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 182 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =183 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =189 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 191 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 195 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =221 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =231 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =243 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =279 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =406 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =662 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =783 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,048 | 58.2 | 2026 |
QS
31 subjectsARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Stellenbosch University?
Stellenbosch University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 302, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank 322.
When was Stellenbosch University founded?
Stellenbosch University was founded in 1866.
What are the top subjects at Stellenbosch University?
Top subjects at Stellenbosch University include: Infectious Diseases, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Ecology, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Public Health.
Where is Stellenbosch University located?
Stellenbosch University is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa.