Rhodes University Re-admissions for 2026: Apply Now

Rhodes University Re-admissions for 2026: Apply Now

Rhodes University has officially reopened the application process for returning students for the 2026 academic year. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are now invited to reapply.

All reapplications must be submitted through the Rhodes University online portal before the specified deadlines. For more detailed information on readmission to Rhodes University for 2026, please continue reading this article.

Prospective applicants who applied for the 2026 admissions but were not accepted can now reapply. Rhodes University is currently accepting applications from all candidates, including those who applied previously.

When to Reapply at Rhodes University 2026

Prospective applicants who were not admitted for the 2025 academic year are now encouraged to reapply for the 2026 academic intake at the Rhodes University. The university is currently accepting applications from all candidates, including those who applied in the past. The application deadline is September 30, 2025 for all academic applications.

Application Fee for Rhodes University Re-admissions for 2026

A non-refundable application fee of R100.00 is required for both undergraduate and postgraduate reapplications to Rhodes University for the 2026 academic year. Prospective students are advised to apply early, as late submissions will not be accepted. Click here to Pay Online

How to Reapply at Rhodes University 2026

Follow these steps to reapply as a returning or senior student at the Rhodes University for the 2026 academic intake:

Visit www.ross.ru.ac.za
Click on the APPLY at the top of the page.
Select Apply Now and choose the Returning Student tab.
Enter your student number and PIN to access the portal.
If you’ve forgotten your PIN, click Request a PIN, enter your student number, and check your registered email for the new PIN.
Once logged in, complete all the required fields.

Manual Applications

To apply for readmission to the Rhodes University for the 2026 academic year, follow these steps:

Download the 2026 Readmission Application Form from the official Rhodes University website: www.ross.ru.ac.za.
Fill out the form completely, ensuring that all questions are answered clearly and accurately in black ink (pen).
Submit the completed application form along with all required supporting documents.

Post to:

STUDENT BUREAU
RHODES UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 94
GRAHAMSTOWN

Or hand deliver to:

Struben Building
Artillery Road
Makhanda
6139

Or email: registrar@ru.ac.za

Documents Required for Re-applications

For Rhodes University 2026 readmissions, applicants must submit the following documents:

A certified copy of your examination results from Grade 11 to September of Grade 12.
Official transcripts and academic records from any previous institutions attended.
A copy of your passport or South African ID.
Proof of payment for the application fee.
The Rhodes reference number obtained during the initial ROSS registration process.