Rhodes University Opens 2026 Applications
Apply Now to Rhodes University for 2026
Rhodes University has officially opened applications for the 2026 academic year. Don’t wait — apply now to secure your place at this unique and research-intensive university!
About Rhodes University
Rhodes is one of South Africa’s few research-intensive universities and the only one located outside a major urban area. This setting enriches the student experience through community engagement and ‘service-learning’ integrated into many undergraduate courses, where students apply their knowledge in local projects.
How to Apply
Visit the Rhodes University online application portal here.
Select ‘Admission (not yet enrolled at Rhodes)’ and register as a new user to begin your application.
Upload the following certified documents:
Latest high school report, Grade 12 certificate, or N3 certificate
Learner’s ID
Parent or guardian’s ID
One ID-sized photo of the learner
Certified copy of matric certificate or O/A levels if already completed
Pay the application fee of R100.
Rhodes University Faculties and Programmes
Rhodes offers comprehensive degrees across six faculties, focusing on in-depth knowledge across two disciplines, preparing students for a wide range of careers:
Commerce: Bachelor of Business Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics, Postgraduate Diplomas in Accountancy and Enterprise Management
Education: BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching), In-service BEd degrees, Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Education, Honours, Masters, and PhD in Education
Humanities: Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Journalism, Music, Social Sciences
Law: LLB and PhD programs
Pharmacy: Bachelor of Pharmacy
Science: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science Foundation Programme
Admission Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
Qualify for Bachelor’s degree study
Meet specific faculty requirements
Achieve a Bachelor’s pass status, which requires seven subjects including:
Two languages
Life Orientation
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Three elective subjects of choice