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| # 1104 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 20 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 11 of 26 | In South Africa |
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Quick Review
Acceptance rate
61%
Enrollment
8,200
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - April; April-June; July-September; September-November) |
| Enrollment | 8,200 |
We've calculated the 61% acceptance rate for Rhodes University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Rhodes University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Rhodes University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Rhodes University.
Faculty : Commerce
Accountancy
Business and Commerce
Business Computing
Economics
Information Management
Information Technology
Management
Systems Analysis
Faculty : Education
Computer Education
Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Special Education
Faculty : Humanities
African Languages
Afrikaans
Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Chinese
Classical Languages
English
Fine Arts
French
German
History
Journalism
Linguistics
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
Faculty : Law
Commercial Law
Law
Faculty : Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Faculty : Science
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Science
Entomology
Environmental Studies
Geography
Geology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Natural Sciences
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Institute : Social and Economic Research
Economics
Social Sciences
Institute : Sol Plaatjie
Leadership
Media Studies
Institute : Study of English in Africa
English
Institute : Water Research
Water Science
Research Division : Biopharmaceutics
Biological and Life Sciences
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
School : Business
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Rhodes University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor's Degree
Accountancy
Administrative Law
African Languages
Afrikaans
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Chemistry
Civil Law
Commercial Law
Computer Science
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Dutch
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
Geography
German
Graphic Design
Greek
History
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Information Management
International Law
Journalism
Labour Law
Latin
Law
Linguistics
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Media Studies
Microbiology
Music
Pathology
Performing Arts
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physics
Physiology
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Law
Science Education
Social Sciences
Sociology
Special Education
Statistics
Systems Analysis
Taxation
Advanced Diploma
Business Administration
Environmental Studies
Investment Analysis
Honours Degree
Administrative Law
Applied Mathematics
Civil Law
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
Geography
German
International Law
Journalism
Law
Music
Physiology
Political Sciences
Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma
Accountancy
African Languages
Afrikaans
Anthropology
Art History
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Greek
Information Management
International Studies
Music
Master's Degree
Accountancy
Administrative Law
African Languages
Afrikaans
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Chemistry
Civil Law
Computer Education
Computer Science
French
Geography
German
Journalism
Latin
Law
Special Education
Doctorate
Accountancy
Administrative Law
African Languages
Afrikaans
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Chemistry
Civil Law
Computer Education
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Journalism
Latin
Music
Physiology
Psychology
Special Education
Research profile
Rhodes University is a world-class research university with 18,820 scientific papers published and 400,129 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Ecology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
11,638
/ 279,490
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
11,611
/ 271,451
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
9,788
/ 164,230
|
| Engineering |
7,455
/ 193,441
|
| Ecology |
7,185
/ 186,686
|
| Chemistry |
7,143
/ 177,319
|
| Physics |
7,000
/ 187,343
|
| Geography and Cartography |
6,660
/ 144,720
|
| Geology |
6,650
/ 176,351
|
| Political Science |
5,945
/ 91,999
|
| Sociology |
5,451
/ 89,063
|
| Law |
5,449
/ 87,440
|
| Computer Science |
5,196
/ 118,125
|
| Medicine |
5,161
/ 110,242
|
| History |
4,598
/ 75,605
|
| Paleontology |
4,543
/ 117,142
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
4,519
/ 133,412
|
| Philosophy |
4,088
/ 56,525
|
| Organic chemistry |
4,059
/ 105,080
|
| Biochemistry |
3,960
/ 94,568
|
| Archaeology |
3,692
/ 71,061
|
| Genetics |
3,470
/ 81,338
|
| Botany |
3,358
/ 85,541
|
| Materials Science |
3,197
/ 81,742
|
| Psychology |
3,014
/ 52,548
|
| Economics |
2,800
/ 57,045
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
2,648
/ 75,480
|
| Business |
2,436
/ 46,831
|
| Oceanography |
2,401
/ 71,705
|
| Mathematics |
2,305
/ 46,224
|
| Zoology |
2,136
/ 50,958
|
| Linguistics |
2,056
/ 27,860
|
| Art & Design |
2,009
/ 21,997
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,940
/ 72,637
|
| Optics |
1,862
/ 67,072
|
| Development Studies |
1,812
/ 33,735
|
| Public Health |
1,605
/ 38,962
|
| Metallurgy |
1,558
/ 43,515
|
| Agricultural Science |
1,556
/ 40,164
|
| Statistics |
1,505
/ 37,213
|
Annual publication & citation counts
53 Notable alumni
1. Ebenezer Ntlali
1954-. (aged 72)
Anglican priest
Ebenezer St Mark Ntlali is a South African Anglican retired bishop. He was the fourteenth Bishop of Grahamstown.
2. Isabella Matambanadzo
1973-. (aged 53)
writer
Isabella Matambanadzo (born 5 June 1973) is a Zimbabwean writer, gender and feminist activist active with the African Feminist Forum. With a background in print, radio and television Journalism, she has used media to amplify women's voices. She also has a background in reporting on breaking news stories in and around Africa having previously worked with Reuters News Agency from...
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3. Imogen Wright
1986-. (aged 40)
bioinformatician
software developer
Imogen Wright is a South African software developer and bioinformatician. They are co-founder and CTO of Hyrax Biosciences, a software development company specialising in DNA analysis programs.
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4. John Cupido
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
John Cupido is a South African politician, a Member of Parliament in the Eastern Cape Provincial Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA) where he is the Shadow MEC of Health and also the DA's spokesperson on Economic Development, Environmental Affairs & Tourism; and acting spokesperson on Sports, Recreation, Arts & Culture. He was first elected as a City Councillor in...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
RU
Founded
1904
Motto
Vis, virtus, veritasStrength, courage, truth
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
February to November (February - April; April-June; July-September; September-November)
Address
Drosty Rd Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, 6139 South Africa
City Population
67,000
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