As one of South Africa’s many private universities, Stenden University forms part of NHL Stenden in the Netherlands that has campuses in Thailand, Indonesia and Qatar, besides those in South Africa and the Netherlands.
Currently, the university offers two degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration in Disaster Management and Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality Management. The latter involves practical work at the MyPond Hotel. However, Stenden has created a Problem Based Learning curriculum. If you’re interested in enrolling in Stenden University in 2024, this is a comprehensive guide on everything that entails.
Is Stenden a Good University?
Given that Stenden South Africa forms part of an international group of universities, students can expect the very best learning experience. The university offers two accredited degrees. Students also have the opportunity to join the Grand Tour, which incorporates studying and learning abroad. Additionally, students enrolled in their B.Com Hospitality Management spend their final year participating in practical training. During this practical training, students will receive part-time employment at the University’s MyPond Hotel in Port Alfred.
Where is Stenden University Located?
Stenden University is located in Port Alfred, a seaside town in the Eastern Cape. Students who attend the university will be a few minutes from the Port and beaches in Port Alfred. Additionally, they’ll have easy access to the local town centre. The university has impeccable grounds, and the surroundings are relatively safe.
How to Complete Stenden University Online Application 2024
If you want to attend Stenden University in 2024, you will be required to complete an online application. The below step by step guide reveals the details to complete Stenden University Online Application 2024.
Step 1: Understand the University’s Fee Policies
Before you apply to Stenden University, it’s critical that you understand the accommodation, meal, and financing structure. The university has a strict policy on all three of these. For example, students cannot change their meal plan during a module, and, to move out of university accommodation, students will be required to give one-semester notice. That said, this is a brief overview of the fee policy; you can find a more detailed version of Stenden University Annual fees here.
Accommodation Fees
Students can get accommodation on-campus, in which case they will be required to pay R59,000 for a double room and R42,000 for a single room a year.
Meal Fees
The annual fees for meals start at 17,000 for one meal a day and R42,500 for three meals a day. Students who choose the one meal plan have the choice of lunch or dinner.
BCom Hospitality Management
Students in the three years BCom Hospitality Management programme will be required to pay an annual fee of R97,500.
BBA Disaster Relief Management
Students in the four year BBA disaster management programme will be required to pay an annual fee of R99,500.
Step 2: Familiarise Yourself with Stenden’s Admission Policy
Another pre-application process is to understand the university’s admission policy.
To apply for Stenden University, you will need to:
- Have passed matric with a Bachelor’s pass
- Have achieved at least 50% pass grade for English, and it is recommended that you have a 50% pass grade in Geography, although the latter isn’t necessary.
If you are not currently in matric, the above are the minimum requirements you need to achieve admission into Stenden South Africa.
However, you can read more about Stenden South Africa admission requirements here.
Step 3: Complete The Online Application Form
Once you understand Stenden’s admission policy and fee structure, you can complete the online application form.
When completing the online application form, you will be required to input your details and your legal guardian’s details. You will also be required to select your enrollment dates (which include January 2024 and July 2024), the degree you are applying for and whether or not you need Stenden to provide accommodation.
You will also be given space to include information about your prior experience (if you have any), your educational experience – including your highest qualification achieved.
Finally, you will be required to list your personal principal extra-curricular activities – including hobbies – in order of importance. In this section, you can also mention your achievements.
Step 4: Include Your 300 to 400 Word Essay
Part of the registration process at Stenden University South Africa is to write a 300 to 400-word essay answering the following questions:
For Bcom Hospitality Applicants:
- Why does the Hospitality Industry appeal to you?
- Why do you think you would make a good manager in Hospitality?
Industry?
- Why do you want to study at Stenden, South Africa?
For BBA Disaster Management Applicants:
- Why does the Disaster Management degree appeal to you?
- Why do you think you would make a good manager in the Disaster Management industry?
- Why do you want to study at Stenden, South Africa?
Given that you have to pay a R500 non-refundable fee be sure you’ve created an essay that reflects your perspective and is free of grammatical and spelling errors.
Step 5: Pay Non-Refundable Registration Fee
To complete Stenden University online application, you will need to pay a R500 non-refundable registration fee. For international students, this fee is R1,000.
Bank Name: First National Bank
Branch Number: 210917
Account Number: 62241665548
Reference: Applicants Full Name (Name and Surname)
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Step 6: Upload Supporting Documentation
You will be required to upload your latest school results. For those still in matric, this would be their Grade 11 results. For those who aren’t in Grade 11, this would be your National Senior Certificate. You will also be required to upload proof of payment for the non-refundable registration fee.
Step 7: Submit Application
The final step is to submit your application. After which, you will either have an in-person or telephonic interview with two members of the exam committee. The direction of this interview will focus on your communication skills, your proficiency in English, in addition to your motivation to study at Stenden.
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Does Stenden University Offer Bursaries?
Since Stenden University is a private tertiary education provider, they do not accept government bursaries or subsidies.
Therefore, before you submit your application, be sure you have examined the cost of attending the school, as the school does not have any private bursary programs or financial aid assistance for students. However, there are instances where third parties (sponsors and partners) offer sponsorships for learners, in which case Stenden will publicise this on their social media, so be sure to follow the school online.
While this is a complete guide on Stenden University online application 2024, if you have any additional questions about Stenden South Africa, you can contact the school’s Student Affairs and Marketing Manager Ronel Bartlett on 076 533 1882 or email info@nhlstenden.com. You can also follow them on social media, on Instagram @stenden_south_africa and Facebook @StendenSouthAfrica.
