"Education is the most powerful tool we can use to transform the world." – Nelson Mandela, who received an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University in 1996.Who is Stellenbosch UniversityNestled in the heart of South Africa's renowned Winelands, Stellenbosch University (SU) consistently ranks among the top universities in the country— and within the top global one percent.As a leading African research university, we have the highest research output per academic in South Africa and nearly 500 NRF-rated researchers benchmarked against global standards. This excellence drives our 86% student success rate, among the highest in the country.1.Our Students Journey: From Access to ImpactA university of choiceOver the past five years, our student intake has grown by an average of 6.84%. In 2024, we enrolled our highest intake of 6791. Indicative that we are top of mind with increasing national and international appeal.High throughput rateWe are proud to hold a competitive undergraduate throughput rate of 75% and 65% for postgraduate studies (2023). The latter scores above the national average of 64%. This means our undergraduate students tend to complete their studies witihin the minimum allocated academic timeframe.Advancing gender equityOn aggregate, our student population comprises 56% female students vs 44% males, empowering the future of women to be equal players in the development of society. This is across the spheres of undergraduate through to postgraduate levels.Employment outcomes that transform livesAccording to the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA,2023), our graduates tend to have a 2-year employment absorption rate and go on to earn 308% above the minimum national wage (R5000) — transforming our students' lives and those of their families2. Our FacultiesStellenbosch University has ten faculties:• Agrisciences, Arts and Humanities, Education, Economic and Management Sciences, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Military Science, Science, Social Sciences, and Theology.3. Our Interdisciplinary SchoolsWe are committed to fostering innovation and producing impactful research through our multidisciplinary institutes and schools. Our distinguished schools include: The School for Data Science and Computational Thinking and The School for Climate Studies. Through research and partnerships, these schools are addressing pertinent challenges and developing solutions for a rapidly evolving environment.4. Research Chairs and Centres of ExcellenceAcross our faculties, we have 46 research chairs. Of these, 21 are South African Research Chairs Initiatives (SARChI), funded by the Department of Science and Innovation. We also have eight Centres of Excellence with a mission to tackle major scientific and societal challenges.5. International NetworksWe have a total of 341 partner institutions in 64 countries, across 6 continents, including 25 bilateral agreements with other African universities.6. Global Alumni Footprint48 Alumni Chapters across the globe.Partner with us to shape tomorrow – let's move forward together!*The Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Trust, our U.S.-based charity, is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that can accept a variety of gifts. Registered as tax-exempt since October 2000. EIN: 13-4091453