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About RU

Rhodes University (RU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Grahamstown, South Africa. RU is working closely with Association of African Universities (AAU), Higher Education South Africa (HESA).

The university is in top-890 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.

At RU, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.

LocationGrahamstown, South Africa
Establishment year1904
Students2,984
International students1,104
2023Rating QS#889
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RU tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at RU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at RU start from 355 USD. International students pay a minimum of 1,725 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters
BachelorLocal355USD/yearForeign1,725USD/year
MasterLocal355USD/yearForeign1,725USD/year

Study programs at RU

Applied Sciences & Professions
Sociology
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Mathematics
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Microbiology
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Medicine
Pharmacy
Study degreeBPharm
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Psychology
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Journalism & Media
Journalism
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Agriculture & Forestry
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Education & Training
Education - Foundation Phase Teaching
Study degreeBEd
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Arts & Humanities
Art History and Visual Culture
Study degreeBFA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Drama
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Fine Art Practice
Study degreeBFA
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Music
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Humanities
African Languages
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Chinese Studies (Honours)
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Classics
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
French Studies
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
German Studies
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
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Social Sciences & Management
African Languages
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Anthropology
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Chinese Studies (Honours)
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Economics
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
French Studies
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
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Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Economics
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Management
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Mathematics
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Other
Computer Science
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Other programs
Humanities
Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formPart-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Economics & Business Management
Mathematics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Law
Law
Study degreeLLM
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Law
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Agriculture & Forestry
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Mathematics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Arts & Humanities
Drama
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
Political and International Relations
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0
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Bachelor degree at RU

Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS exam. The IELTS exam must be 7 and above.

IELTS7

Master's degree at RU

It is impossible to enter RU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS. IELTS — 7 or higher.

IELTS7

RU campus

Do you love nature and spending time outdoors? Then you will definitely like studying at RU, because the campus of the university is located far from the city in the countryside. Students work closely with each other both in and out of class. All activities are held within the campus. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. RU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus TypeRural
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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