To apply to Stenden University for the 2024-2025 academic year, you need to complete an online application. This guide explains all the steps you need to follow for the Stenden University online application for 2024-2025.
Stenden University South Africa Application Requirement Documents
Stenden University South Africa Application necessary documents, which typically include the following:
1. A duplicate of your school qualifications (e.g., Senior Certificate).
2. A duplicate of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted).
3. A duplicate of your ID document (for RSA students) or ID/passport (for international students).
4. A duplicate of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable).
5. Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans.
How To Apply
You can apply to Stenden University South Africa in two main ways:
1. Online Application: Go to their website at [Stenden South Africa Online Application](https://stenden.ac.za/admissions/applyonline/) to apply online. Before you start, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and know which program and intake period you want to apply for.
2. Application Form: You can also download the application form from [Stenden South Africa Application Form](https://stenden.ac.za/wpcontent/uploads/2020/04/Stenden_210x297_ApplicationForm.pdf). Fill it out and submit it with the necessary documents.
To apply, you need to:
1. Complete the four-page application form.
2. Provide these documents:
– Certified copies of your academic and professional qualifications, including your latest academic transcripts.
– A passport-sized color photo.
– A certified copy of your ID or passport.
– Signed Responsibilities Documents.
– Proof of payment for the application fee.
3. Write a 300-400 word essay answering specific questions related to the program you are applying for.
For example, if you want to join the B.Com Hospitality Management program, explain why you are interested in the hospitality industry and why you chose Stenden South Africa. If you are applying for the BBA Disaster Management program, discuss your interest in disaster management and why you think you would be a good manager in that field.
After you submit your complete application, you’ll have an interview with at least two members of the Exam Committee. This interview can be in person or over the phone. They will assess:
- Your communication skills.
- Your English proficiency.
- Your motivation to study at Stenden South Africa.
- Your ability to participate in collaborative learning like Problem-Based Learning (PBL).
If you have different qualifications:
- NSC candidates can provide their Grade 11 or mid-Grade 12 results but will be accepted conditionally until they submit their final NSC results.
- Candidates with foreign school leaving certificates need to apply to South African universities to check if they meet the admission requirements.
- Candidates with other types of qualifications will be provisionally accepted until their qualifications are assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Mature foreign candidates must get their qualifications evaluated by SAQA but do not need to get them assessed by South African universities.
Course Offered
Stenden University South Africa provides two distinct degree programs:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Disaster Management.
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Hospitality Management.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality Management program have the option to prolong their studies for an extra year to obtain a dual degree: a South African BCom and a Dutch Bachelor of Business Administration.
In addition to these primary programs, Stenden South Africa also offers minor programs for “Grand Tour” students.