Stellenbosch University’s Short Courses Division was established in January 2007 with the aim of co-ordinating, standardising and supporting the short course processes on behalf of the institution.
The presentation of short courses is a teaching activity that takes place in the name of the University and needs to comply with the quality assurance requirements of the University and the relevant government and regulatory institutions.
Postgraduate & International Students
“Short-term mobility students” are international students who come to study or do research at Stellenbosch University short-term, without obtaining a degree. The different types of short-term mobility students include Freemovers, exchange students, and students from the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), IEC, CISabroad and USAC.
StellMed – Courses in Continuing Professional Development
StellMed, a CPD initiative of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University, attempts to build capacity in the private and public health care sector by offering continuing education programmes for doctors.
The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
These short courses in Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Smart Grid Technology and Power System Planning and Operations focus on the training of scientists, planners, economists, project developers and engineers to equip them to work in the fascinating field of renewable and sustainable energy in Africa.
Language Centre
Sharpen your language skills or learn to communicate effectively and professionally by attending one of our short courses or workshops.
The School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University
The School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University equips South Africans in the public sector and civil society with the necessary knowledge, insights and application skills.
The executive programmes and products are the result of knowledge gained from rigorous research on contemporary issues and international best practices.
USB Executive Development (USB-ED)
Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development, or more commonly referred to as SBS-ED work with leading facilitators, corporate partners and international business schools to offer the best in leadership and management development programmes across Africa, for both corporates and individuals.