SUN Application Dates Review for 2024 – Deadlines

SUN Application Dates Review for 2024: If You want to apply or have done so already then You will need to know about the application dates so You do not miss out. We are going to look at the SUN Application Dates for 2024 in three parts.

University of Stellenbosch

In the first part, We will look at the Stellenbosch University Application Deadline, the closing dates for collecting application forms is a very vital information You may just forfeit the whole process simply by making the mistake of submitting applications after the deadline.

On this page, You will see information on SUN closing dates, 2024 Stellenbosch University application dates and more.

The Second Part is on the SUN opening Date, It is somewhat related to applications because after You might’ve made success with admission, You need to know when the School session will begin.

The Third part is the school’s closing date, this one is not much of a problem. So Let’s begin.

SUN Application/Registration Dates 2024/2025

The Stellenbosch University (also known as SUN) Application Dates has been announced over the media. The important Dates/ schedules grouped into three parts are as follow;

Applications for the 2024 intake close on 31 October 2023. A first round of selections and notifications will happen in August/September, so apply early if you can! Please keep in mind that space is limited.

To apply for admission into the MSc programme, follow the steps below.


  1. Go to the applicant portal on SUNStudent, create a profile if you haven’t already, and log in.
  2. Click on “Programme selection”.
    • Faculty: “Faculty of Science-Stellenbosch”
    • Programme type: “Postgraduate”
    • Programme: “MSc (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence)”, full-time or part-time
  3. Complete the required information from the menus on the left panel.
  4. Under “Upload documents” you will be asked for:
    • a comprehensive CV
    • a letter of motivation
    • a statement of research interest

    The letter of motivation can be short (1 page), on why you want to complete this programme, what you hope to get out of it, and what you might want to do after the programme. The statement of research interest can be a short (1 page) letter on any specific interests you currently have within the fields of ML and AI.

  5. Note that you do not need to identify an academic supervisor. Accepted students will have an opportunity after the start of the programme to speak to potential supervisors and indicate research project preferences. If the SUNStudent system does ask for confirmation of a supervisor, please upload this letter.
  6. If you are happy with the terms, submit your application. Note that there is an application fee of R100 for South African applicants (no fee for international applicants or current SU students).

For general information on the online application process, study fees, support services, and more, follow this link to Stellenbosch University’s website for prospective postgraduate students.

Get the full details on the application dates on the SUN Prospectus 2024/2025.

Application Dates

Specific dates and deadlines have been set for admission registration as well as the closure of the admission portal. It is advisable to apply early because of the limited admission slots available at SUN as late applications may not be permitted.

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