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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-900 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.
- Location
- Grahamstown, South Africa
- Establishment year
- 1904
- Students
- 2,984
- International students
- 1,103
- Rating QS
- #901-950
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 352 USD. International students pay a minimum of 1,707 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 calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local352USD/year
- Foreign1,707USD/year
- Master
- Local352USD/year
- Foreign1,707USD/year
Study programs at RU
Applied Sciences & Professions
Sociology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Microbiology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Pharmacy
- Study degree
- BPharm
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Education - Foundation Phase Teaching
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art History and Visual Culture
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Drama
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Fine Art Practice
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Music
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
African Languages
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese Studies (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Classics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
French Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
German Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
African Languages
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese Studies (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study form
- Full-time
French Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study form
- Full-time
Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Part-time
Economics & Business Management
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Drama
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Political and International Relations
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at RU
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS exam. The IELTS exam must be 7 and above.
- IELTS
- 7
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.
- IELTS
- 7
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 Type
- Rural
- Library
- Yes
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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