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Rhodes University (RU): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027
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Rhodes University is a contact university deliberately situated away from a major metropolitan centre, which the institution presents as an advantage for focused study and close staff-student relationships. It offers undergraduate programmes through its Commerce, Education, Humanities, Law, Pharmacy and Science faculties, with the Faculty of Humanities being the largest in terms of academic departments and subject choice. Teaching is delivered by research-active academics and supported by an extensive residence system, and the university places notable emphasis on community engagement, internationalisation, and developing graduates with ethical and leadership qualities, reflected in its motto 'Where Leaders Learn'.
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RU Prospectus 2027
The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.
Published by Rhodes University. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.
Step by step
How to Apply to RU for 2027
- Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
- Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. The button below opens Rhodes University’s own application page.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
Ready to apply? This takes you straight to Rhodes University’s own official application page.
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15 listed
Courses Offered at RU for 2027
We don't hold APS figures for RU yet, so there is nothing to filter on here. Each course below links to the entry requirements the institution publishes for it.
All 15 courses at RU, grouped by qualification.
RU Bachelor's Degree Courses 15
- BA or BSS Extended Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Business Science
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Economics (BEco)
- Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase Teaching) (BEDFP)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Information Systems (BScInfoSys)
- Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn)
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Music (BMus)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
- BCom Extended Studies
Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with Rhodes University before you apply.
Entry
Admission Requirements at RU
Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.
We don't yet hold a numeric APS for any RU programme. The institution still scores applications, so treat each course page as the authority on what that qualification asks for, and confirm it with the faculty before you apply.
NQF levels offered
Qualifications here sit at 2 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.
- NQF 7 13
- NQF 8 2
Structure
RU Faculties and What They Offer
The 15 courses listed here are split across 6 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.
Money
Fees and Funding at RU
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.
Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official RU site.
Where to study
RU Campuses
Makhanda Campus
Main campusMakhanda, Eastern Cape
After you graduate
Careers You Can Study For at RU
These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many RU courses prepare you for that career.
