Medical Aid

All international students are required to have South African medical cover for the duration of their study at Rhodes University.

As this is a requirement for study visa purposes, proof of cover will have to be provided when applying for your visa BEFORE your arrival in South Africa.
The cost of this is NOT included in the Rhodes' fees schedule.
It is legally required by the Government that international students have medical cover, stipulated under Immigration Act 10 (2004) which requires that students must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 (1998).

For Medical Schemes registered in South Africa, see www.medicalschemes.com/MedicalSchemes.aspx.
If you are already a member of another Medical Aid, even one that is Internationally recognised, please be advised that you are still liable to take out a South African Medical Cover in collaboration with our ABSA Health Care Consultants.

ABSA Health Care Consultants

As of 1st September 2009, Rhodes University has appointed ABSA Health Care Consultants to assist international students with all queries relating to appropriate medical cover, applications for membership, and membership renewal for the year. This service is at no additional cost to either the student or the University.

Email: international.students@absa.co.za
Tel: 0860 100 380 (while in South Africa: 08h00 - 16h30)

Please note that all international students must have their South African Medical Aid cover facilitated via ABSA Health Care Consultants in order to be acceptable for Rhodes University registration purposes.

For more Information about the Medical Aid Plans available to students, please enquire at the following:

Compcare Health

Rene Scheepers

Email: rene.scheepers@universal.co.za

Tel: 041 581 3901

Scheme number: 011-208 1000

Pre-authorisation number: 0860 111 090

Momentum Health

Clinton Van Boomen

Email: studenthealth@momentum.co.za

Tel: 041 363 0455

Scheme number: 0860 102 493

Pre-authorisation number: 0860 102 493

As a student, you are also able to apply or renew your membership online.

To visit Momentum Health's website, click here.

Help desk every second week

Compcare Health and Momentum Health Representatives run a help desk every second week at Rhodes during term time to answer queries in person. The dates of their visits are up in the International Office and posted under Important Notices on the main page of the International Office website.