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Rhodes University (RU)
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
A small, research-intensive university known for academic excellence.
Courses listed
15
Entry from APS
34
Application fee
R 100
Province
Eastern Cape
Do you qualify for RU? Calculate your APS in 60 seconds — free.
Calculate my APSRhodes scores you out of 60: take each subject's percentage and divide by 10 (78% = 7.8), then add your best six subjects, excluding Life Orientation. An APS of 45+ earns a provisional offer for most degrees; each programme also has a Dean's-discretion band below that (typically mid-30s to 44) where applications are weighed case by case. Life Orientation isn't counted for points, but you need at least 50% (Level 4) in it to be admitted.
Source: Rhodes University 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus · verified Jul 2026
Courses & their entry requirements
Subject requirements shown are typical minimums — always confirm the exact requirements with RU before applying.
Humanities & Social Sciences (4)
BA or BSS Extended Studies
APS 34Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 34+ (out of 60); scores of 34–33 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it. Four-year extended-studies stream.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 34–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 34–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 34–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Commerce & Business (4)
BCom Extended Studies
APS 34Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 34+ (out of 60); scores of 34–33 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it. Four-year extended-studies stream with additional literacy and numeracy support.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
APS 40Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 40+ (out of 60); scores of 34–39 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Economics (BEco)
APS 40Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 40+ (out of 60); scores of 34–39 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Business Science
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 38–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Education (1)
Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase)
APS 44Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 44+ (out of 60); scores of 39–43 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Art & Design (2)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 34–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it. A portfolio is required as part of the application.
Subject requirements
Bachelor of Music (BMus)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 34–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it. An audition is required as part of the application.
Subject requirements
IT & Computer Science (1)
Bachelor of Information Systems (BScInfoSys)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 40–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Law (1)
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 40–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Medicine & Health (1)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 40–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements
Science (1)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
APS 45Rhodes gives a provisional offer at an APS of 45+ (out of 60); scores of 39–44 fall in the Dean's-discretion band and may be considered case by case. Life Orientation is excluded but you need at least 50% in it.
Subject requirements