Rhodes University Online Application 2026 Opening Date

Rhodes University is currently accepting applications for the 2026 academic year. If you desire to further your academic career, apply online at the official website, www.ross.ru.ac.za. If you only wish to study postgraduate degrees (master’s, honours, and doctorate PhD) or undergraduate courses (bachelor’s, postgraduate diplomas, higher certificates, and diplomas), then this is your opportunity and time

What you must have before the application date

Applicants must be ready with all the supporting documents such as results, certificates, ID, and others. A working email address is also required from the applicants. Applicants whose documents are not certified and scanned must do so before commencing the online application. This facilitates the online application process. Applicants must also download the prospectus of RU to check all the requirements of their desired courses.

Rhodes University 2026 Admissions Date

Rhodes University is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year, open from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This applies to both South African and international students.

Rhodes University Applicati2on Fee for 2026 Admissions

Rhodes University charges an R100 application fee for the 2026 academic year. Regardless of their qualifications, all applicants are required to pay this non-refundable fee.

Rhodes University Essential Entry Requirements

To secure your spot, you need to satisfy the requirements below:

Degree:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognized 20-credit NSC subjects. In addition, applicants must have a minimum point score of 26. A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor or matric exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved.

Diploma:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.

Certificate:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.
To be considered for admission to specific programmes, applicants are required to have the appropriate combinations of recognized National Senior Certificate subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects.

How to Apply to Rhodes University For 2026

To apply to Rhodes University for the 2026 academic year, register and activate your account by visiting www.ross.ru.ac.za, entering your email and password, and then verifying your account through the activation email link.