Rhodes University (RU) has set the application fee for the 2026 academic year, applicable to all students, regardless of their chosen program. The application window is open from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, and applicants are required to submit their completed forms along with proof of payment for the application fee.

Applications can be submitted online via the official RU portal or in person/post at any RU campus. For further details on the application fee and payment process, including bank account information, please refer to this article.

Rhodes University Application Fee Policy

Applicants to Rhodes University must pay a non-refundable application fee. Failure to make this payment will result in the rejection of the 2026 admission application. All application forms, whether submitted electronically or manually, must include a photocopy of the payment receipt as proof of payment.

What You Need to Know

Please keep the following points in mind as you prepare to pay Rhodes University 2026 application fees:

• Application fees are non-refundable.
• Paying the application fee does not ensure the success of your application.
• Fees must be paid in South African Rands.

How Much Is Rhodes University Application Fee 2026

How to Pay the Rhodes University Application Fees

Where and How to Pay RU Application Fee?

The  Rhodes University accepts the following forms of payment:

• The application fee may be paid by direct deposit, Flywire or credit card.
• Credit card payments must be made online during the application process.
• Direct Bank Deposit: Alternatively, you can pay via direct bank deposit using the following Rhodes University 🎓 banking details:
  • Bank: First National Bank
  • Branch: Makhanda Branch
  • Account Number: 6214 5504 553
  • Branch Code: 210717
  • Reference: student number

Rhodes University Contact Details

If you have any questions or need clarification regarding the payment process, feel free to contact Rhodes University through the following means: