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 2029.
  • 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 2025/26

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

In German: Studying and living in Stellenbosch (Informationen für Studierende: Leben und studieren in Stellenbosch)

Application documents

Deadlines & Application documents

Experience reports (in German)

WiSe 2025/26

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WiSe 2024/25

WiSe 2022/23

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WiSe 2022/23

SoSe 2022 I

SoSe 2022 II