CREST is a research centre with academic status in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University. Please note that different application procedures and deadlines apply to South African and International students. Please follow the appropriate procedure and make sure of the appropriate deadline. All applicants must make use of the e-application system. Please note that submitting an application form does not guarantee automatic acceptance to the University or programme.

South African students

Applicants should supply a complete application pack as stipulated in step 4. If final results are not available, applicants should submit predicted results or their most recent official results.

STEP 1: 
Take note of the closing dates for applications: 30 September

STEP 2:
Apply via e-application system of the University. You will need an e-mail address and cellphone number.  Follow the procedure set out on the online application.

STEP 3:
Complete the form online.

STEP 4:
Pay the Application fee

  • Please note: Application fees are paid via the online application process.
  • Application fees are non-refundable.

STEP 5:
Send the following:

  • a full CV detailing academic as well as professional history and experience.
  • a typed one page motivation for acceptance to the relevant Programme to Ms Bernia Drake (berniav@sun.ac.za).

STEP 6:
Receipt is acknowledged and every applicant:

  • Is notified by mail of the receipt of the application;
  • Is assigned a unique number for identification purposes, your student number (if the University hasn’t already given it to you);
  • Can check on the web what the status of your application is.

NB If the form is incomplete it will be returned and the application will be delayed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents are included.

Every applicant is notified by mail whether the application was successful or not.

International students

Applicants should supply a complete application pack as stipulated in step 4. If final results are not available, applicants should submit predicted results or their most recent official results.

Correctly certified copies of qualifications, full academic transcripts and a résumé (where applicable) should accompany online applications (preferred) or paper applications. Proof of English Language Proficiency in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL score are required where English is not the applicant’s mother-tongue.

Applications of candidates who present foreign qualifications are evaluated by the Postgraduate Office (PO) and recommended for consideration to CREST. SAQA evaluations are welcome but not required unless an application is referred back to the applicant by the PGO.

STEP 1: 
Take note of the closing dates for applications: 31 August (last day to submit to completed application package to Admissions).

STEP 2:
Apply via e-application system of the University. You will need an e-mail address and mobile telephone number.  Follow the procedure set out on the online application.

STEP 3:
Complete the form.

STEP 4:
 Send the following:

  • a full CV detailing academic as well as professional history and experience.
  • a typed one page motivation for acceptance to the relevant Programme to Ms Bernia Drake (berniav@sun.ac.za).

STEP 5:
 Receipt is acknowledged and every applicant:

  • Is notified by mail of the receipt of the application;
  • Is assigned a unique number for identification purposes, your student number (if the University hasn’t already given it to you);
  • Can check on the web what the status of your application is.

NB If the form is incomplete it will be returned and the application will be delayed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents are included.

Every applicant is notified by mail whether the application was successful or not. Once the academic department has approved the application, the International Office in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office, will issue the official Letter of Admission, which can be used to apply for a study permit at the nearest South African representative.

Apart from the academic requirements for admission to postgraduate degree programmes, international students should provide official documentary evidence of their competence in English. (See English Proficiency Requirements)