Rhodes University

Rhodes University (Grahamstown, South Africa), founded in 1904, has a well-known academic reputation in its country. Rhodes University (RU) is a small, non-profit, public university with just over 8,200 students enrolled, of whom 18% are foreign students from 54 countries. This confirms that Rhodes is a dynamic educational institution.

Rhodes University has a good reputation among the universities of South Africa, currently ranking fifth in the national rating (and 587 - the world list of the best educational institutions). The institution also statistically shows the best research results per academic officer. Of the more than 8,000 students - 30% are graduate students.

Educational opportunities of the university

Students come here from all over southern Africa, including Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. A large number of foreign students reinforces the cosmopolitan nature of campus life. At the same time, Rhodes can also be described as the most South African university, attracting students from all provinces of the country.

Students have the opportunity to receive a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas in the faculties of humanities, pharmacy, law and education. Due to the most favorable ratio of the number of teachers and students among universities in South Africa, Rhodes students are guaranteed easy access to teachers, as well as close monitoring of their instruction by teachers.

An important factor in this regard is the small size of the university. The university, together with its unique system of living, manages to maintain unusually close contacts between students and teachers in an environment that promotes communication and learning. Small classes - this is an increased amount of personal attention of the teacher, as well as more active involvement of students in the work. Due to the high quality of education, the university has earned a worldwide reputation. All academic degrees of Rhodes are internationally recognized.

At Rhodes University, you can choose curricula at the following academic departments:

• Trade.
• Finance.
• Humanitarian sciences.
• Legal.
• Pharmacy.
• Natural Sciences.

RU graduates students who can contribute to the economic and social development of a democratic society.

University graduates find their place in a competitive labor market and are highly valued by employers around the world. The educational institution helps to prepare for a chosen career, developing skills that employers want to see through work experience, volunteering and social activities.

The university has the following faculties and departments:

• Accounting,
• Afrikaans and Dutch,
• African Languages,
• Anthropology,
• Biochemistry and Microbiology,
• Botany,
• Business School,
• Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL),
• Chemistry,
• Confucius Institute: Chinese Language,
• Classical Studies,
• Computer Science,
• Drama,
• Economics and Economic History,
• Education,
• English Language and Linguistics,
• Environmental Sciences,
• Extended Studies Unit,
• Fine Arts,
• French,
• Geography,
• Geology,
• German,
• History,
• Kinesiology and Ergonomics,
• Ichthyology and Fisheries Science,
• Information Systems,
• Journalism and Media Studies,
• Faculty of Law,
• English Literary Studies,
• Management,
• Mathematics: Pure and Applied,
• Modern Literary Studies,
• Music and Musicology,
• Pharmacy,
• Philosophy,
• Physics and Electronics,
• Political and International Studies,
• Psychology,
• School of Languages and Literatures,
• Sociology,
• Statistics,
• Zoology and Entomology.

In recent years, the university and its student teams have achieved the following results:

• The university became the Eastern Cape Intervarsity champion for the first time — an inter-university competition of the Eastern Cape province,
• The women's basketball team won a bronze medal at the USSA Basketball tournament,
• The university's basketball team became provincial champion,
• The rugby team won the SEDRU league,
• The university's chess club won two medals at the Nelson Mandela Bay Chess Trials tournament.

The university is home to research institutes and centers:

• Allan Gray Centre for Leadership Ethics (AGCLE),
• Biomedical Biotechnology Research Unit (BioBRU),
• Biotechnology Innovation Centre (BIC),
• Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL),
• Centre for Radio Astronomy Techniques and Technologies (RATT),
• Confucius Institute (CI),
• Dictionary Unit for South African English (DSAE),
• Environmental Learning Research Centre (ELRC),
• Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation,
• Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER),
• Institute for the Study of the Englishes of Africa (ISEA),
• Institute for Water Research (IWR),
• Neil Aggett Labour Studies Unit (NALSU),
• Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM),
• RU Bioinformatics Unit Centre (RUBi),
• Sol Plaatje Media Leadership Institute and Unilever Centre for Environmental Water Quality.

Among the external partner organizations:

• National English Literary Museum (NELM),
• South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON),
• South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB).

Student accommodation is organized around a system of five halls, each comprising several residence buildings.

• Nelson Mandela Hall — a mixed hall comprising the Stanley Kidd, Adelaide Tambo, Guy Butler, and Helen Joseph residences. It is the newest hall on campus, with modern buildings set among landscaped gardens,
• Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Hall — a mixed hall comprising the Adamson, Atherstone, Robert Sobukwe, and New House residences. It is located next to the tennis courts, squash courts, and swimming pool,
• Lilian Ngoyi Hall — a mixed hall established in 2009, comprising the Centenary, Ruth First, Joe Slovo, and Victoria Mxenge residences,
• Courtenay-Latimer Hall — a women's hall at the center of campus, comprising the Beit, Jameson, and Oriel residences,
• St Mary Hall — a hall for undergraduate and postgraduate female students, comprising the John Kotze, Lilian Britten, Olive Schreiner, and Phelps residences. The buildings are grouped around a shared dining hall.

The university has sports clubs and sections:

• Basketball,
• Chess,
• Rowing,
• Rugby,
• Swimming.

The university's teams compete in Intervarsity intercollegiate competitions organized by University Sport South Africa (USSA).

The university campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and is located in the outskirts of Grahamstown (South Africa), away from the bustle of the city, in a picturesque area. Its unique character among universities in South Africa, Rhodes University was due to a combination of historical, geographical, cultural and architectural factors. Some campus buildings are of considerable historical interest. Currently, about 150 buildings are located on campus, including 51 residences, playgrounds with an area of 203 hectares and sports facilities.

Almost 50% of the students of Rhodes and the majority of undergraduates live in university dormitories, there are also special residences for graduate students. Dormitories play an important role in the overall development of students, including stimulating leadership and communication skills. Numerous university clubs and societies provide students with ample opportunities to participate in various intellectual, social, cultural and sporting events, as well as to establish and develop many valuable skills.

Students can use the university’s library and infrastructure to prepare for classes. The University’s landscaped and flower gardens invite students to study outdoors, and often study groups conduct classes under century trees on St. Peter’s campus. Climatic features contribute to sports activities all year round. RU is popular for walking and cycling, athletics, team sports. Students are involved in conducting art classes and recreational activities.

Registration fees are paid through the MyGate form.

Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of enrollment at Rhodes University.

Enrollment in the number of students occurs on the basis of academic performance. Applications are accepted from everyone without gender and religious restrictions. The applicant is in the process of filing an application package based on the requirements of the selection committee. For foreign students, tuition fees will be 3,000 USD / year.

International students can pay tuition through the university's partner Flywire — an international payment service for international students.

The university has separate financial aid offices:

• Undergraduate Financial Aid Office, located in Eden Grove, — for undergraduate students,
• Postgraduate Financial Aid Office, located in the main administrative building, — for master's and doctoral students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision