Rhodes University (Afrikaans: Rhodes Universiteit) is a public research university located in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
Established in 1904, Rhodes University is the province’s oldest university, and it is the sixth oldest South African university in continuous operation, being preceded by the University of the Free State (1904), University of Witwatersrand (1896), University of South Africa (1873) as the University of the Cape of Good Hope, Stellenbosch University (1866)[6] and the University of Cape Town (1829).
Rhodes University Tuition and Fees Structure in South Africa
R36 050 to R65 075 (this varies from degree to degree)
Allow approximately R6 050 for books and stationery.
Note: that these fees shown do NOT include travel expenses or pocket money.
Rhodes University Application Fees
The closing date for applications from all new students for admission to the University is 30 September. This is also the official deadline for foreign applicants.
Initial applications for admission must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of R100 for all applicants. Late applications will be considered.
No applications from foreign students can be considered after 30 September.
Rhodes University Residence Fees
R68 987 to R72 428 (this includes all meals but excludes vacations)
The residence fees also depend on the grade of accommodation chosen.
Rhodes University Acceptance Fees
Tuition Acceptance Fee
This deposit is payable on acceptance of an academic place at the University.
The fee payable for 2024 is R800.
This deposit must be paid by a date specified in the letter of acceptance.
The deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited should the student choose
not to register at the University.
Rhodes University Residence Acceptance Fee
Upon acceptance of a place at the University, an R1 000.00 residence deposit must be paid before a student is allocated to a residence
This deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited to the University should the student fail to register and into a residence for at least one term
Rhodes University Banking Details
Find our University’s banking details:
Account Name: Rhodes University FNBFEES
Account Number: 62145504553
Branch: First National Bank Grahamstown
Branch Code: 210717
NB Reference: Please use your student number
Rhodes University Financial Aid
The Undergraduate Financial Aid Offices are situated in Eden Grove
Should you have any queries relating to undergraduate financial aid, please contact our offices:
P. O. Box 94
Grahamstown
6140
Tel: (046) 603 8248
Fax: (046) 603 8300
Email: finaid@ru.ac.za
Web: Undergraduate Financial Aid
The Postgraduate Financial Aid Offices are situated in the Main Administration Block in Room 206
Should you have any queries relating to postgraduate financial aid, please contact our offices:
P. O. Box 94
Grahamstown
6140
Tel: (046) 603 8755
Fax: (046) 603 8822.