Admission to Rhodes University

Your first step in applying for admission to Rhodes University is to decide which
degree you wish to study. Learn more about Rhodes Undergraduate degrees here.

Rhodes University Undergraduate Application Form

Rhodes Application Form

Undergraduate Application Form  

The above form is for use by prospective students who wish to apply to
Rhodes University to study undergraduate degrees.

1. Download the appropriate form
2. Print it out
3. Post it to us along with the required supporting documents

It is important to complete the application form correctly.

To assist you we have prepared advice on how to correctly complete this application form.

Entry Requirements to Rhodes University

South African Students - National Senior Certificate

Students leaving school at the end of 2009 will earn the National Senior Certificate (NSC).

To qualify for the NSC students must pass seven subjects, four of which are compulsory
(two languages, Life Orientation and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) and
three are of the student's choice from the subjects on offer at the school.

The admissions points required for National Senior Certificate
applicants can be confirmed on page 13 of the Student Handbook 

National Benchmark Tests

Please note that although it is NOT compulsory for learners to write the National Benchmark Tests for admission to Rhodes University it is advisable for them to do so.

Applicants who do not meet our entry requirements of 40 APS points will be advised by the Dean of the Faculty to write the relevant National Benchmark Tests.

Please be informed that it your responsibility to register for the tests and write them. Once you have received your NBT reference number you should e-mail it together with your student number to registrar@ru.ac.za.

The National Benchmark Test website is www.nbt.ac.za