About Rhodes University
Located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, Rhodes is a small university which enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in South Africa, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member. This is testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and of academic provision, and to the commitment of Rhodes staff to student development and success. our more than 7 000 students, 26% are postgraduates and 20% are international students from 40 countries around the world, making Rhodes a dynamic and cosmopolitan knowledge institution. Students are able to undertake an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the faculties of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Law and Education. With the most favourable academic staff to student ratio among South African universities, Rhodes students are guaranteed easy access to academics and close supervision. The University takes pride in its motto, Where Leaders Learn, and producing graduates who are knowledgeable intellectuals, skilled professionals, and critical, caring and compassionate citizens who can contribute to economic and social development and an equitable, just and democratic society.
About Rhodes University
Located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, Rhodes is a small university which enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in South Africa, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member. This is testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and of academic provision, and to the commitment of Rhodes staff to student development and success. our more than 7 000 students, 26% are postgraduates and 20% are international students from 40 countries around the world, making Rhodes a dynamic and cosmopolitan knowledge institution. Students are able to undertake an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the faculties of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Law and Education. With the most favourable academic staff to student ratio among South African universities, Rhodes students are guaranteed easy access to academics and close supervision. The University takes pride in its motto, Where Leaders Learn, and producing graduates who are knowledgeable intellectuals, skilled professionals, and critical, caring and compassionate citizens who can contribute to economic and social development and an equitable, just and democratic society.
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Rankings & Ratings
Rhodes University is one of the top Public universities in Grahamstown, South Africa. It is ranked #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#601-650
- 2016#501-550
- 2017#551-600
- 2018#701-750
- 2019#801-1000
- 2020#801-1000
- 2021#801-1000
- 2022#801-1000
- 2023#801-1000
- 2024#901-950
- 2025#951-1000
- 2026#1001-1200
- 2027#901-950
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#601-650
- 2016#501-550
- 2017#551-600
- 2018#701-750
- 2019#801-1000
- 2020#801-1000
- 2021#801-1000
- 2022#801-1000
- 2023#801-1000
- 2024#901-950
- 2025#951-1000
- 2026#1001-1200
- 2027#901-950
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