University of Stellenbosch

Since June 2006, the Faculty of Economic Sciences has been offering an exchange programme with the Stellenbosch University in South Africa in cooperation with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

Graduate students in economics (international economics and development economics) can choose from a wide range of courses offered in the field of economics, which ideally complements the courses offered in Göttingen through the existing Double Degree Programme in development economics.

Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (ISAP programme):

The programme will be funded until summer semester 2025. An application for further funding was submitted. Funding from winter semester 2025/26 on cannot be guaranteed.
Nominated students receive one of the existing scholarships (travel and living costs, there are no tuition fees). An addittional application is not needed.

University	University of Stellenbosch
City	Stellenbosch
Population	ca. 90,000
Suitable for	Master students in economics with a focus on development economics, bachelor students in Sustainable Development Economics
No. of Students	ca. 30,000
Academic year	1st Semester: January - June 2nd Semester: July - December
Required Language skills	English: C1
Language of instruction	English
Places per academic year	5
Helpful Links	Website for incoming students Fact Sheet 2022 Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences In German: Studying and living in Stellenbosch (Informationen für Studierende: Leben und studieren in Stellenbosch)
Application process	1. Apply at the Study Abroad Advisory team: Until the 15th of Jan for the following winter semester Until the 15th of June for the following summer semester Application documents are only available online during the application period under this URL. 2. If your application is successful you will be nominated as a suitable candidate at the host university. 3. Please note that you must conduct the enrolment process yourself at the host university. Also take note of any additional application deadlines. 4. Some points to consider when starting your travel arrangements: International travel insurance Credit approval procedures Possible visa application Book flights Etc.
Application documents	Deadlines & Application documents
Experience reports (in German)	WiSe 2022/23 WiSe 2022/23 WiSe 2022/23 SoSe 2022 I SoSe 2022 II WiSe 2019/20_1 SoSe 2019 WiSe 2018/19 I; WiSe 2018/19 II SoSe 2018 I; SoSe 2018 II; SoSe 2018 III WiSe 2017/18 I; WiSe 2017/18 II SoSe 2016 I; SoSe 2016 II; Sose 2016 III WiSe 2015/16 I; WiSe 2015/16 II SoSe 2015 I; Sose 2015 II; SoSe 2015 III SoSe 2014 WiSe 2013/14 I; WiSe 2013/14 II SoSe 2013 I; SoSe 2013 II SoSe 2012 I;SoSe 2012 II SoSe 2009 I;SoSe 2009 II WiSe 2008/09 SoSe 2008 WiSe 2007/08 SoSe 2007 I; SoSe 2007 II; SoSe 2007 III WiSe 2006/07 I; WiSe 2006/07 II