Rhodes University (RU)

Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province and was established in 1904.

Rhodes University

Qualification Offered At RU

The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:

Academic Faculties
- Commerce
- Education
- Humanities
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Science
List of Departments
- Accounting
- Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
- African Languages
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Biotechnology Innovation Centre
- Botany
- Business School
- Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Classical Studies
- Computer Science
- Drama
- Economics and Economics History
- Education
- English Language and Linguistics
- Environmental Science
- Extended Studies Unit
- Fine Art
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- History
- Human Kinetics and Ergonomics
- Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
- Information Systems
- Journalism & Media Studies
- Law
- Literary Studies in English
- Management
- Mathematics (Pure and Applied)
- Modern Fiction
- Music & Musicology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics and Electronics
- Political and International Studies
- Psychology
- School of Languages
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology and Entomology

View the list of courses offered at Rhodes University here.

How To Apply

Step 1: Get your application form.

Online Application:
Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process. You will need to register with a username and password.
Hardcopy Application:
There are separate application forms for undergraduate, honors, master’s, and doctoral applicants.
You can post your application to:

STUDENT BUREAU
RHODES UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 94
GRAHAMSTOWN
6140

Step 2: Complete your application form in full.

*Remember you’ll need to calculate your APS. Find out about APS here.

Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.

Step 4: Complete a student accommodation form. This is part of your academic application.

Please note: once you are accepted to Rhodes, you will need to pay an R1000 residence deposit.

View Full detail on how to apply to Rhodes University here.