Rhodes University (RU)

Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province

The University, established in 1904, is located in Grahamstown. This town is nestled in Eastern Cape. Rhodes is a small university that enjoys the distinction of having one of the best graduation rates in South Africa, an outstanding postgraduate success rate, and the best research output per academic staff member.

Rhodes University (RU) Academic Faculties

• Commerce
• Education
• Humanities
• Law
• Pharmacy
• Science

Rhodes University Departments

• Accounting
• Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
• African Languages
• Anthropology
• Biochemistry, Microbiology
• Biotechnology Innovation Centre
• Botany
• Business School
• Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning
• Chemistry
• Chinese
• Classical Studies
• Computer Science
• Drama
• Economics and Economics History
• Education
• English Language and Linguistics
• Environmental Science
• Extended Studies Unit
• Fine Art
• French
• Geography
• Geology
• German
• History
• Human Kinetics and Ergonomics
• Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
• Information Systems
• Journalism & Media Studies
• Law
• Literary Studies in English
• Management
• Mathematics (Pure and Applied)
• Modern Fiction
• Music & Musicology
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics and Electronics
• Political and International Studies
• Psychology
• School of Languages
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology and Entomology

Contact Details

Have questions about your application?

Email: S.Flanagan@ru.ac.za
Tel: (046) 603 8889