Campus and Residence Facilities

Stenden South Africa provides accommodation for students on campus, subject to availability. Most rooms are en suite, have ample living and studying space, and are equipped to guarantee comfortable living. Single and double accommodation is available. As there is not enough accommodation on campus for all students, Stenden South Africa also provides accommodation off campus to students. This accommodation is within walking  distance of the campus and features similar levels of comfort and security as the on-campus accommodation. There are small lounges, which can be use by small groups of students, on campus. 

Campus has a view of the sea, and the beach is within walking distance

Town, restaurants and nightlife are all within walking distance

 

Stenden South Africa is just a short distance from some of Port Alfred’s most loved restaurants, pubs and clubs. Students can enjoy nights out on the town or dinners at restaurants after just a short walk. Let your hair down at one of Port Alfred’s nightclubs, and celebrate birthdays by enjoying a drink or meal in one of the restaurants off campus.

 

Themed evenings organised by the “Den @ Stenden”, the student bar, are often extended by a local establishments who take on the theme for the evening too. Stenden South Africa students are also offered specials by many restaurants and local establishments in town.

 

Students are encouraged to drink responsibility, and after a night out they can walk back to their dormitories.

Student Bar - “The Den @ Stenden” - run by the students, for the students

“The Den @ Stenden” is run by the students, for the students; it is the popular campus student bar and is the place for students to kick back after a busy day. Here, they can enjoy a drink and good company, and can practise their newfound skills behind the bar. The bar welcomes all students and shares in their celebrations, commiserations, and makes student life at Stenden South Africa all the more jovial. 

Dinning Hall -  daily meals offered

The dining hall at Stenden South Africa offers students three meals a day, with a more casual brunch and supper on Sundays. Kick start the school-day with a delicious breakfast, carbo-load before an exam or practicals, and reward yourself at the end of a long day with a hot meal. Meals are determined by the operational department and the SRC (Student Representative Council) – represented by the Food Committee. Facilities for beverages and snacks are available at all times.

Computer Lab - accessible 24 hrs a day (connected to the internet)

The computer lab at Stenden South Africa is open 24 hours a day and is connected to the internet, and offers Wi-Fi access. Students are encouraged to use the lab to enhance their studies and for research purposes, particularly for problem based learning.

This is also the place to keep in touch and share memories with loved ones back home via email and various social media networks. 

Wi-Fi available on campus

Stenden South Africa is equipped with Wi-Fi to ensure that every student has internet access on campus. The Wi-Fi is popular amongst students who want to use the internet on their personal laptops, and you often find international students Skyping with their friends and family, or working on the lawns in the sun. 

Laundry facilities

Laundry facilities offer students further independence and control over their university lifestyles. Students may make use of the laundry facilities for their personal laundry on a pay per bag system. By being in charge of their washing, students can ensure that their wardrobes are kept clean and that their uniforms are washed in time for presentations. 

Fully equipped hospitality library, which has extended opening hours: 8am to 8pm

The hospitality library is fully equipped to ensure that every student has access to the information they need for their classes and to enhance their studies. With bookcases of textbooks, students can spend hours in the peace and quiet of the library gaining the information they need to be successful in the hospitality industry. The library is also equipped with PC facilities, internet, and is open for extended hours (8am to 8pm).

Tuck-shop - “Recess”

Satisfy your chocolate cravings and sweet tooth at the campus tuck shop. Here, students can catch up over a coke and buy sweets to get them through those tough study sessions. This is the place for that quick energy boost; a visit to the tuck shop will allow you to stretch your legs and satisfy the need for a sugar rush or in-between meals snack.