Academia is the only affiliated private residence at Stellenbosch University, offering spacious units.
Academia is a unique residence. As the only affiliated private residence it offers the best of two worlds: the same academic, sporting and cultural ties as any other Stellenbosch University residence but with the freedom and opportunities offered by a standalone establishment.
2026 Applications will open around 7 May 2025. Please complete the contact form to be placed on our contact list.
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Here’s wishing you a warm welcome to Academia residence. On
behalf of the team here, I trust that we will help make your stay with
us rewarding both in and out of the lecture halls
Academia provides a number of accommodation types to suit a person’s needs and pocket. Browse through the options below to find something that suits you.
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Academia student accommodation at Stellenbosch University is set in the heart of ‘Eikestad’ (the ‘City of Oaks’). This means not only that classes are in walking distance – the Engineering Faculty is across the road – but that students can immerse themselves in the full social, cultural and educational experience of living in a university town.
Academia is set in landscaped park-like surrounds, with 24-hour security-controlled access. There are CCTV cameras in and around the premises, and officers on foot patrol.
Academia offer a variety of comfortable and well-equipped facilities for students
