Rhodes University RU Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
For all general application information and application forms for undergraduate and postgraduate students please visit http://www.ru.ac.za/applying
Masters and PhD applicants are encouraged to first contact prospective supervisors in the field of interest directly to secure a position within a specific research group before submitting application forms. Staff research areas and contact details can be found on the individual staff pages at this site as well as for each of the Heads of Disciplines to whom you may address general queries.
Rhodes University (RU) encourage prospective students (Undergraduates) to apply online or paper based application forms soon as possible for 2025-2026 academic year.
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: March
Applications Close:
- 31 July (Undergraduates)
- 31 October (Postgraduates)
Rhodes University Admission Requirements
Your application will only be considered for admission to the University if you qualify for Bachelor’s degree study AND you satisfy the faculty requirements. To qualify for with a Bachelor’s pass status, learners are required to take seven subjects, four of which are compulsory (two languages, Life Orientation and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) and three of the learner’s own choice from the subjects on offer at the school. Read more on Admission Requirements here
Contact Us
Please contact the International Office :
E-mail:internationaloffice@ru.ac.za
Tel:(+27) (0)46 603 8217
Fax:(+27) (0)46 603 8209
Street Address (for courier):
International Office
Eden Grove Building
Lucas Avenue
Makhanda
6139 South Africa
Postal Address (for normal post):
International Office
Rhodes University
P O Box 94
Makhanda
6140 South Africa
