Overview

The Division, which offers the Computer Science programme at the Stellenbosch University, is home to the first IBM Software Centre of Excellence (CoE) in South Africa.

Quick Facts:

This postgraduate computer laboratory includes advanced software such as the Rational® Development Environment, which provide a fully-fledged software production environment for students to hone their skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis Computer Science

Software Skills

Information Technology

Computer Laboratory
Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Mathematics Applied Mathematics Computer Sciences View 22 other Masters in Computer Sciences in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified. This implies that your original qualification documents (academic transcript and accompanying degree certificate) which you recieved upon graduation must be stamped and signed by the awarding institution

Proof of English Language proficiency

A BScHons degree in Computer Science or an approved equivalent qualification

The Department can require supplementary studies, as determined by your supervisor(s) on a case-by-case basis

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22915 ZAR / year

≈ 22915 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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