The admission management of Rhodes University has opened its online applications for admission into the 2025 academic year, so if you are a grade 12 student looking to get admission into this university, you need to start your online application now, or before the application deadline.
With just over 8200 students, Rhodes is a minor University in South Africa, which enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in the whole country, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member.
The Rhodes University application began on 15 April 2024 and will close on 30 September 2024. Late applications will not be tolerated so make sure you apply on time to avoid not getting admitted in 2025.
Rhodes University Online Application 2025 Process
To apply to this university or any other institution, you must first determine which course you want to study. Below is a list of Areas/faculties that Rhodes University specializes in, and the courses under them:
- Commerce
- Bachelor of Business Science
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management
- Education
- BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) Degree
- BEd (in-service) Degrees
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
- Bachelor of Education Honours
- Masters in Education Degrees
- PhD (Education) Degrees
- Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Journalism
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Law
- LLB
- LLB
- PhD
- Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
- Bachelor of Science Foundation Programme
You can get more information on these courses by downloading the school prospectus for 2025.
Minimum Admission Requirements
These are the requirements provided by each faculty in Rhodes University for admission into the 2025 academic year.
Commerce:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| Bcom Programmes: English Level 4 (50 – 59%), Mathematics Level 4 (50 – 59%) | 34 – 37 | 34 – 39 | 40+ |
| Bachelor of Business Science: English Level 4 (50 – 59%), Mathematics Level 6 (70 – 79%) | 34 – 37 | 38 – 44 | 45+ |
Education:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| English level 4 (50 – 59%), Maths Level 3 (40 – 49%), Maths Lit. Level 4 (50 – 59%) | – | 39 – 43 | 44+ |
Humanities:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| English Home Language (60%), English First Additional Language (65%) | 34 – 37 | 34 – 44 | 45+ |
Pharmacy:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| Dean’s Discretion: Mathematics Level 5 (60 – 69%), Life Science Level 5 (60 – 69), Physical Science Level 5 (60 – 69%) | – | 40 – 44 | 45+ |
| Provisional Offer: Mathematics Level 6 (70 – 79%), Life Science Level 6 (70 – 79%), Physical Science Level 6 (70 – 79%) | – | 40 – 44 | 45+ |
Science:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| BSc Programmes: English Home Language (60%), English First Additional Language (65%), Mathematics Level 4 (50 – 59%), Life Science Level 5 (60 – 69) OR Physical Science Level 5 (60 – 69%) | – | 39 – 44 | 45+ |
| Bachelor of Science (Information Systems): English level 5 (60 – 69%), Mathematics Level 4 (50 – 59%), Life Science Level 5 (60 – 69%) OR Physical Science Level 5 (60 – 69%) | – | 40 – 44 | 45+ |
Law:
| Subject Required | Extended Studies | Dean’s Discretion | Points |
| English Home Language Level 5 (60 – 69%) English First Additional Language Level 6 (70 – 79%) Mathematics Level 4 (50 – 59%) Mathematics Literacy Level 5 (60 – 69%) | – | 40 – 44 | 45+ |
Your application will only be considered for admission to the University if you qualify for a Bachelor’s degree study AND you satisfy the faculty requirements. To qualify for a Bachelor’s pass status, learners are required to take seven subjects, four of which are compulsory (two languages, Life Orientation and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) and three of the learner’s own choice from the subjects on offer at the school.
To qualify for degree studies at Rhodes University, learners must pass:
- English language at an achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or above.
- At least four of the seven subjects must be from the list of recommended subjects list set out below and students must have obtained an achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or above.
- Meet Faculty requirements: subject requirements and percentage required.
Recommended Subjects
Accounting, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Engineering Graphics & Design, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languages, Life Sciences, Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Science, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.
How to Apply to Rhodes University
- Visit the University application website
- Select the ‘Admission (not yet enrolled at Rhodes)’ option
- Register as a user and log in with your registration details
- All new applications must be accompanied by:
- Certified copy of latest high school report/Grade 12 or N3 certificate
- Certified copies of the ID of the learner
- Certified copies of the ID of the Parent/Guardian
- One ID-size photo of the Learner
- Begin and complete your application
Note that you must pay a non-refundable application Fee of R100 before beginning the application process. All applications are expected to be submitted before September 2025.
Check Application Status
If you want to track or know the status of your application to Rhodes University, you should do that 4-6 weeks after the applications have closed in September. You can track it by logging into your application profile on ross.ru.ac.za. Alternatively, you can keep checking your email cause if you have been granted admission into the institution, you will be sent an official email from the admission office.
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