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Military Academy Saldanha Contact Details
BMil application questions for the Military Academy Saldanha go to the Faculty Administrator on 022 702 3085, and registered students can call Faculty Student Administration on 022 702 3017. The South African Military Academy is the SANDF’s institution for developing commissioned officers, and it houses Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Military Science, which awards the BMil degrees.
Military Academy Saldanha contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Faculty Administrator (BMil application procedures, Preparatory Certificate) | 022 702 3085 |
| Faculty Student Administration | 022 702 3017 |
| Dean’s office (secretary) | 022 702 3019 |
| Part-time Studies Department, Saldanha | 022 702 3022 |
| Centre of Military Studies | 022 702 3095 |
| Faculty fax | 022 702 3050 |
| Stellenbosch University general enquiries | +27 21 808 9111 / info@sun.ac.za |
| Physical address | Military Academy, Frans Erasmus Drive, Saldanha (West Coast) |
| Postal address | Faculty of Military Science, Private Bag X2, Saldanha, 7395 |
Official contact channels
For study questions, call the office that deals with your query:
- Applications and the Preparatory Certificate: Faculty Administrator, 022 702 3085.
- Registered students: Faculty Student Administration, 022 702 3017.
- Part-time students: Part-time Studies Department, Saldanha, 022 702 3022.
- Dean’s office: 022 702 3019.
- Centre of Military Studies: 022 702 3095.
The faculty fax number is 022 702 3050. For general Stellenbosch University questions, call +27 21 808 9111 or email info@sun.ac.za.
Admissions and student support
You do not apply for a BMil programme directly to the university. Applications go through your own service: the Army, the Navy, the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) or the Air Force. Admission then depends on selection by the Faculty of Military Science Selection Board.
- Apply through your SANDF service arm (Army, Navy, SAMHS or Air Force).
- For details of the application procedure, contact the Faculty Administrator on 022 702 3085, or write to Private Bag X2, Saldanha, 7395.
- Await selection by the Faculty of Military Science Selection Board.
BMil degrees must be completed at the faculty in Saldanha, either full time over three years or part time over six years. Applicants who fall short of the BMil requirements can qualify through the Preparatory Certificate in Military Studies; ask the Faculty Administrator about it.
Campus and address information
The Academy is on Frans Erasmus Drive, Saldanha, on the West Coast. Post for the faculty goes to Faculty of Military Science, Private Bag X2, Saldanha, 7395. The Academy combines university education with military training in partnership with Stellenbosch University.
Escalation routes
The Academy does not publish a separate complaints or escalation line. If the relevant office cannot help, contact the Dean’s office on 022 702 3019.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Military Academy Saldanha contact number?
For applications, call the Faculty Administrator on 022 702 3085. Registered students can call Faculty Student Administration on 022 702 3017.
How do I apply to the Military Academy in Saldanha?
Apply through your SANDF service arm: the Army, Navy, SAMHS or Air Force. Admission depends on selection by the Faculty of Military Science Selection Board.
How long does a BMil degree take?
Three years full time or six years part time, and it must be completed at the faculty in Saldanha.
What is the address of the Military Academy Saldanha?
Frans Erasmus Drive, Saldanha. The postal address is Faculty of Military Science, Private Bag X2, Saldanha, 7395.
I do not meet the BMil requirements. What can I do?
You may qualify through the Preparatory Certificate in Military Studies. The Faculty Administrator on 022 702 3085 handles it.
Sources
- Stellenbosch University, 2026 Military Science Yearbook: files.su.ac.za/public/registrars-division/documents/2025-12/2026-military-science-yearbook-part.pdf, read 2026-09-26
- Stellenbosch University, Military Academy: su.ac.za/en/faculties/military/military-academy, read 2026-09-26
- Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Military Science contact us: su.ac.za/en/faculties/military/contact-us, read 2026-09-26