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The University of Rhodes is a public research university in Makunda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is one of four universities in the prefecture. Founded in 1904, the University of Rhodes is the oldest university in the state and the sixth oldest in continuous operation in South Africa, the University of the Free State (1904), the University of the Witwatersrand (1896) ), functioning as the University of South Africa (1873). University of the Cape of Good Hope], University of Stellenbosch (1866)[6], University of Cape Town (1829) Rhodes, through a grant from the Rose Trust, established a Rose named after Cecil Rose He founded in 1904 as his university college. It became a constituent university of the University of South Africa in 1918 and an independent university in 1951.
The university has enrolled more than 8,000 of his students in his 2015 academic year, with just over 3,600 living in 51 dormitories on campus and the rest (known as oppidans) living in bargains (off campus). residence) or at home in the city.
Entry requirements
Minimum Faculty Requirements:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| Commerce: | |||
| Mathematics | 34 – 37 | 38 – 44 | 45+ |
| Education: | |||
| Two languages at level 4 (50 – 59%) Maths or level 4 (50% – 59%) or Maths Lit. level 3 (40-49%) | 32 – 39 | 40+ | |
| Humanities: | |||
| English Home Language65% and above English First Additional Language70% and above | 30 – 34 | 34 – 44 | 45+ |
| Pharmacy: | |||
| Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences65% and above | 40 – 44 | 45 | |
| Science: | |||
| Mathematics, Physical Science or Life Science | 38 – 44 | 45 | |
| Law: | |||
| English Home Language60% and above English First Additional Language70% and above Mathematics50% and above Mathematics Literacy60% and above |
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.
To qualify for degree studies at Rhodes University, learners must pass:
English language at an achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or above.
At least four of the seven subjects must be from the list of recommended subject list set out below and sutdents must have obtained an achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or above.
Meet Faculty requirements: subject requirements and percentage required.
PLEASE NOTE: Obtaining the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance!
Recommended subject list:
Accounting, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Engineering Graphics & Design, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languanges, Life Sciences, Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Science, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.
The minimum entry requirements for admission to Rhodes University in 2026 are set out in the following table below. Note (a) the point levels that are required (b) the differences in the achievement levels that are needed for Mathematical Literacy, (c) the need for Life and/or Physical Sciences for degrees in Science or Pharmacy.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS)
The percentages achieved in National Senior Certificate examinations (preliminary and final examinations) will be allocated an admissions score using the percentage obtained for each subject. The sum of six subject scores, excluding Life Orientation but including English and any other required subject(s) for the relevant programme is considered when deciding on admission. Results below 40% for any subject do not attract a score. Mathematics Paper 3 does not contribute to the APS score but the results will be captured for the Dean to note when making an admission decision.
EXAMPLES OF POINTS CALCULATIONS
| English Home Language | 78% | 7.8 points |
| Afrikaans/isiXhosa first/Additional Language | 73% | 7.3 points |
| Mathematics | 69% | 6.9 points |
| Life Sciences | 70% | 7.0 points |
| Dramatic Arts | 89% | 8.9 points |
| Accounting | 73% | 7.3 points |
| Life Orientation | 90% | 0 points |
| Additional Mathematics | 60% | 0 points |
| TOTAL POINTS | 45.2 points |
Apply online visit: www.ru.ac.za/admissiongateway
Apply online visit: https://ross.ru.ac.za
1. Register on the online system at https://ross.ru.ac.za/ using your email address and creating a password
2. You will then be sent an email with a link to activate you on the system.
3. Click the link to activate your registration.
4. This process will take you back to ROSS where you need to click the Admission/Other button (clicking the right button here is important)
5. You will then be allowed to enter your login and password created in step one.
6. Once you have completed your application you need to tick the button accepting the terms and conditions and submit.
7. When you have submitted you are required to pay the R100 application fee. Various options are provided by the system.
8. If you pay your application fee to the bank you need to use your application number as the reference and email the deposit slip to us.
9. Once you have completed the process above we will process the application and you are provided a student number and login.