Established in 1904, Rhodes University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Grahamstown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Rhodes University (RU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Rhodes University (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 118 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Rhodes University |
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Acronym | RU |
Founded | 1904 |
Motto | Vis, virtus, veritas Strength, courage, truth |
Colours | Purple and white |
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Address | 94 Drostdy Road Grahamstown 6140 Eastern Cape South Africa |
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Tel | +27 (46) 603 8111 |
Fax | +27 (46) 622 8444 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | Eden Grove, Lucas Avenue Grahamstown 6140 46 603 8111 |
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Student Enrollment | 8,000-8,999 |
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Academic Staff | 400-499 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Rural |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa
1956
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