Student Resources
Everything you need to succeed — tools, platforms, links, and support for Computer Science students at Stellenbosch University.
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Academic Resources
Module Information
Find detailed module descriptors, prerequisites, and credit information for all CS modules.
Programme Guides
Comprehensive guides for each degree programme including curriculum structures and elective choices.
Research & Publications
Explore our research groups, published papers, and opportunities to get involved in cutting-edge projects.
Past Exam Papers
Access previous years’ exam papers to help prepare for assessments. Available through the SU Library.
Tools & Software
As a CS student at Stellenbosch, you have access to industry-standard tools and platforms free of charge.
- GitHub Student Developer Pack — Free Pro account, Copilot, and 80+ tools
- JetBrains Education — Free IntelliJ, PyCharm, CLion, and all JetBrains IDEs
- Microsoft Azure — Free credits and developer tools via Azure for Students
- AWS Educate — Cloud computing credits and training resources
- Overleaf Premium — LaTeX editor for reports and theses (through SU licence)
- MATLAB & Mathematica — Campus-wide licences for scientific computing
Student Support
Tutoring & Mentoring
Senior students and postgrads offer tutoring sessions for core CS modules. Weekly sessions available during semester.
Enquire about tutoring →Computer Labs
Access to dedicated CS labs with Linux and Windows workstations, high-speed internet, and printing facilities.
GEB Building, Floor 3 — Open 08:00–22:00Mental Health & Wellbeing
Stellenbosch University offers free counselling and support services for all registered students.
SU Counselling Centre ↗IT Helpdesk
Technical support for campus Wi-Fi, lab access, email issues, and software installations.
Contact IT Support →Student Societies & Clubs
Developer Society (DevSoc)
Hackathons, coding meetups, project showcases, and pizza nights. The largest CS student society at SU.
Join on Facebook ↗Data Science Society
Workshops, Kaggle competitions, and industry talks focused on data science and machine learning.
Get involved →Women in CS (WiCS)
Mentorship, networking, and workshops empowering women in technology and computer science.
Learn more →Competitive Programming Club
Weekly training sessions, ICPC preparation, and inter-university coding competitions.
Join the team →Useful Links & Downloads
University Yearbook (Calendar)
Official programme rules, prerequisites, and regulations
SU Library
E-books, journals, databases, and study spaces
Bursaries & Financial Aid
Funding opportunities, NSFAS, and merit bursaries
International Students
Visa support, exchange programmes, and international office
Can’t Find What You Need?
Our department office is happy to help with any questions about resources, access, or student support.