Stellenbosch University - Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch University - Cape Winelands
Although the name Stellenbosch is synonymous with good South African wines it is also known worldwide as the home of one of South Africa's top universities, Stellenbosch University. The history of the university dates back to December 1863 when the foundation was laid for the establishment of the Stellenbosch Gymnasium. This became a reality in 1866. 8 years later saw the founding of what was then called the Arts Department. This department started out with almost 120 scholars and a professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and a professor of Classical and English Literature. After 5 short years the potential for growth was phenomenal and the decision was made to build a proper college building to create more teaching space. The 6 November 1886 saw the opening of the new building and the Gymnasium was renamed Victoria College in 1887 in honour of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee.
In 1874, less than a decade after the establishment of the Gymnasium, the so-called Arts Department was founded. The Department started out with 120 scholars and two professors of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Classical and English Literature respectively. In 1879, the decision was made to build a proper college building to create more teaching space. The new building was inaugurated on 6 November 1886 and renamed Victoria College in 1887 in honour of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, the 50-year celebration of her ascent to the British throne.
From this point the growth of the college took place rapidly, with the construction of various facilities such as the Physics laboratory, the Christian Marais library and buildings for Education and Science. An expansion project which was initiated in 1904 led to the establishment of research chairs in Zoology, Botany, History and Applied Mathematics and in 1911, the first professor of Education was appointed.
1916 the Union of South Africa Parliament paved the way for the establishment of the university and on 2 April 1918, Victoria College became Stellenbosch University. Mr Jan Marais of, the local benefactor who made the universities establishment possible is remembered by his statue which can be seen on the Red Square on mid-campus, while his Victorian residence at Coetzenburg houses Stellenbosch University Sport. By this point in time the university had over 500 students and 40 lecturing staff. In the years since its establishment the university has grown in size and number and ten different faculties. These faculties include, AgriSciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Engineering, Military Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Education, Law and Theology. The university is spread over five campuses and at the beginning of 2013 had a student body of over 28 000 which includes more than 3 000 foreign students, a lecturing staff complement of 939, and some 50 research and service divisions.
Stellenbosch University is one of the very few tertiary institutions left in South Africa that still offers tuition in Afrikaans. This is one of the major reasons that it is held in such high regard by the Afrikaans community in South Africa with some of the country still seeing it as a central pillar of Afrikaner life.
Contact details for Stellenbosch University:
Phone: +27 (0)21 808 9111
Email: info@sun.ac.za
Website: https://www.sun.ac.za
Address: Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Stellenbosch University is one of South Africa's leading higher education institutions, renowned for its research, innovation, and academic excellence. Located in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including sciences, arts, business, and engineering.
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Roosenwijn Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Stellenbosch
0.4km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsSlegs 5 minute se stap vanaf die dorpie Stellenbosch en die Universiteit. 10 stylvol versierde luukse, en suite-kamers, gemeubileer met pragtige oudhede en 'n tikkie Afrika. Lugversorger/verwarmer, satelliet-televisie, kroeg, tee/koffie... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Stellenbosch Apartment
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
0.5km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsStellenbosch Apartment is 'n twee-slaapkamer, selfsorg-woonstel naby aan die historiese midde-dorp van Stellenbosch. Dit is 'n woonstel op die grondvloer en het 'n pragtige tuin met braaigeriewe. Lughawe... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Stellenbosch Townhouse
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Stellenbosch
0.6km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsErvaar luukse en egtheid by ons privaat meenthuis in die hartjie van skilderagtige Stellenbosch in die Kaapse Wynlande. Ons luukse meenthuis met 3 slaapkamers is perfek vir lang verblyf of op reis, en akkommodeer gemaklik tot 5 - 6 gaste. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Bertha's Guest Flat
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
0.7km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsBertha's Place is 'n bekoorlike, ten volle toegeruste selfsorg-woonstel in die hart van die geskiedkundige Stellenbosch. Dit is geskik vir een tot vier persone. Dit het twee slaapkamers, 'n groot eet/sitkamer, 'n stoep en tuin. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Languedoc Farm
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
5km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsOns nooi u uit om deel te kom hê aan ons kalm en gerieflike huis, op 'n klein Kaap/Engelse leefstyl-plasie, geleë 10 minute van die historiese Stellenbosch, in die Blaauwklippen-vallei, omring met die pragtige Stellenbosch- en Helderberge. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Stellenboschfontein
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
5.5km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsStellenboschfontein is 'n plaas geleë aan die voetheuwel van Stellenboschberg met 'n varswaterfontein, wat uitkyk oor die Blaauwklippenvallei met asemrowende uitsigte. Stellenboschfontein bied 5 selfsorg-eenhede. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Kierie Kwaak
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
5.6km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsDie Kierie Kwaak Selfsorg-kothuise is 4 km buite Stellenbosch geleë op 'n plaas in die pragtige, rustieke Jonkershoekvallei, wat deel vorm van 'n Wêrelderfenisgebied. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Zorgvliet Wines Country Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Stellenbosch
7.4km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsZorgvliet se warm en verwelkomende plattelandse lodge voorsien in die behoeftes van elke individu met besonderse aandag aan detail. Hierdie lodge bied aan gaste die geleentheid om werklik die unieke persoonlikheid van die Stellenbosch wynlande te ervaar.. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Vinehill Guest Cottages
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
8.7km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsGeleë hoog op die westelike hange van die Helderberg tussen die wingerde, binne stapafstand van 2 wynkelders, is Vinehill trots om 2 veilige, luukse selfsorg-eenhede te bied. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Aan-den-Weg
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch
9.4km from Stellenbosch University - Cape WinelandsAan-den-Weg bied selfsorgverblyf en B&B in Stellenbosch, Kaapse Wynlande. Die warmste gasvryheid wag op jou by hierdie werkende wyn- en roosplaas in die Stellenbosch-distrik. Word wakker met die voëls wat in die ruim, pragtige tuin sing. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
- Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) (0.14km)
- Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (0.34km)
- The Village Museum, Stellenbosch (0.42km)
- Libertas Parva - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (0.42km)
- Burgerhuis Museum - Stellenbosch, Cape Town (0.72km)
- Stellenbosch Museum Voorgelegen - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (0.91km)
- Dorp Street in Stellenbosch (0.96km)
- Rupert Museum - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (1.73km)
- Stellenbosch Golf Club - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (2.94km)
- Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden - Stellenbosch, Cape Town (3.89km)
- Blaauwklippen Market - Stellenbosch, Cape Town (4.36km)
- Rustenberg Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (4.66km)
- Remhoogte Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (5.02km)
- Vredenheim Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (5.45km)
- Muratie Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Town (6.32km)
- Rust en Vrede Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands (6.56km)
- Delheim Wine Estate - Stellenbosch, Cape Town (6.60km)
- The Delheim Anna Foundation MTB Race - Stellenbosch (6.68km)
- Delheim's Magical Mushroom Days - Stellenbosch, Cape Town (6.68km)
- Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve - Jonkershoek Valley (6.89km)
