2025-2026 Rhodes University Online Application
Uni24.co.za Presents to you all you need for your Rhodes University Online Application for the 2025-2026 Academic year. This page has information on Rhodes University Application Forms. Rhodes University Late Application details. Rhodes University Application Status Links. Undergraduate Forms and Postgraduate Forms.
The Management of Rhodes University has made available the Online Portal for application into Undergraduate Courses and Postgraduate Courses – Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, PhD and Advanced Degree Courses.
Rhodes University Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Below are links to the undergraduate application portal, this page provides details on undergraduate admission requirements, application fees, courses offered and undergraduate application forms for the current academic year.
Rhodes University Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Dont forget to checkout the Rhodes University prospectus and Handbook guide for details on study at the institution.
Rhodes University Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
The Rhodes University Postgraduate Online Application forms have been provided below. Visit this page to learn about postgraduate application dates, requirements, thesis, application fees and other useful information about postgraduate studies at Rhodes University.
Rhodes University Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Rhodes University RU has one online application portal for all applicants. Apply to Rhodes University RU Residence
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (THIS ONLY APPLIES WHEN Rhodes UniversityBMITTING A MANUAL APPLICATION FORM) – ONLINE APPLICATION LINK: HTTPS://ROSS.RU.AC.ZA
Please read this section carefully. An inaccurate or incomplete application form will hold up the processing of your application. Please note that if you provide any false information your application will be rejected immediately.
Page 1: Population Group e.g. Indian, Coloured, White
We ask this question because some donors have stipulated that their bursaries may only be awarded to a particular race. The Government also requires this information for statistical purposes.
PLEASE INDICATE ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITY
Examples of a disability would be blindness, cerebral palsy, deafness, paraplegia, partial hearing, wheelchair use. We need this information in order for us to assist you with your needs; it will not jeopardise your application. However, if you do not disclose a disability in your application, you will not be able to claim any concessions in this regard during your registration at Rhodes University (e.g. extra time in examinations, etc.)
Page 2: Choices of Degree/Diploma
The degrees which may be taken at Rhodes are listed under the Curriculum Selection section. ENROLMENT AT A PREVIOUS TERTIARY INSTITUTION If you have previously been or are currently registered at another institution a copy of a full academic transcript giving your final results is required. Midyear results may be considered but the Dean may defer his decision until your final results are available. Please submit a transcript from the institution ? not a Result Slip.
Page 3: Address Details
Please complete in detail. We cannot respond to your application if this information is incomplete.
DETAILS OF PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR FEES
Please ensure that this information is supplied. Do not list a Bursary or Government sponsor. This must be the person who will take care of ensuring that your fees are paid. They are also the person who will liaise with bursary or Government Department to ensure that your fees are paid.
Page 4: Examination Results
If you have already matriculated or completed your O levels / A levels it is essential that you enclose a certified copy of the certificate.
PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THE SECTION RELEVANT TO YOUR SCHOOLING (only if you are currently at school).
Please do not use Tippex on your results or alter them in any way. Make sure that the Principal of your school completes this section. Also remember that if you do not have the required points for admission, a positive report from the Principal will assist the University in assessing your potential. If you have left school this section need not be completed.
Page 5: Current year’s activity
DO YOU REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY? (YES/NO) Answer ‘Yes’ only if you are not able to obtain funding elsewhere (e.g. a student loan at a bank). Give us some additional information about yourself.
CURRENT YEAR’S ACTIVITY
Choose one of: Grade 12 pupil at school (i.e. upgrading your results), university student, technikon student, technical college student, technical institute student, teachers’ training college or labour force (i.e. working). If you have been working or travelling, a letter detailing your activities would be of great assistance.
Complete Section Two of the form fully, giving as much detail as possible. The Deans will read this section when assessing your application. It is particularly important if you do not have the required number of points for admission.
Page 8: Declaration and agreement
Make sure that both you and your parent/guardian sign this page of the form – if this is not done, the form will be returned to you.
CHECKLIST
Do not forget to include the relevant application fee.
• If you intend to apply for exemptions on the ground of courses completed at a university outside South Africa, the syllabi and course content, certified by that university, must be submitted with your application. If the syllabi are not in English, it is your responsibility to provide a sworn translation.
• If you have completed courses at another South African university, you may apply for credit for such courses when submitting your application form. (Enclose a letter giving full details of credits you would like considered.) Credits will only be granted on receipt of an official transcript of results provided by the other university.
Closing dates and application fees
All applications should be submitted before the end of September
Application Fee is R100
Rhodes University RU Offline Application
In contrast to using the Rhodes University RU Online Application Portal, students can opt to apply via hardcopies of the Rhodes University RU Application Forms. These can be obtained online on the University’s website or by directly visiting the Admissions Office. The following are the costs of the application forms
- Undergraduate applications from South Africa and SADC region: R100
- Undergraduate applications from outside of the SADC region: R300
Rhodes University RU Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Diploma Study
The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
Click here for More Details on Rhodes University Undergraduate Online Applications 2025-2026
Bachelor’s Degree Study
To be eligible for admission to degree study, applicants need to meet minimum requirements for eligibility:
- Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in any four 20-credit NSC subjects.
- Applicants holding a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement.
- Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. For more information please visit the website of the Matriculation Board.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON RHODES UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Rhodes University RU Supported Documents
Below are some of the documents you need.
- You will need an email address to complete the application.
- South African applicants will need an ID number. Foreign applicants will need their passport number.
- Once you receive your student number from Rhodes University RU, you will need to pay the application fee.
- Make sure your documents are scanned according to the directives.
Make a Copy of these Useful Documents
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
Rhodes University RU Application Dates
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: March
Applications Close:
- 31 July (Undergraduates)
- 31 October (Postgraduates)
Rhodes University RU National Benchmark Tests
Who uses them and how?
A number of universities in South Africa use the NBTs to help interpret your National Senior Certificate results. Universities use the NBT results in different ways:
- Some use them to help make decisions about your access to university. This means that your NBT results, in combination with your NSC results, are used to determine whether you are ready for academic study.
- Some use them for placement within university. This means that the results are used to decide whether you will need extra academic support after you have been admitted to university.
- Some use them to help develop curricula within their university.
Rhodes University RU Application Contacts
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
