Rhodes University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Rhodes University

Grahamstown

South Africa

Rhodes University, founded in 1904, is a top-ranked university in South Africa and is known as one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. It is renowned for its excellent academic programs and its world leader status as a research university. It also stands out amongst other regional universities due to its location and facilities including being one of only two universities in the country to have a sports centre and physiotherapy clinic on campus.

Overall Score:

53.04

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

1647

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

4941

Location

Grahamstown is a charming small town located in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of around 70,000 people. It doesn’t offer a major airport, however, it does have several locally operated transportation hubs within the town. One of the city’s biggest attractions is the superbly preserved Fort Selwyn which provides visitors with an insight into the city’s past.

Overall Scores

Academics

58.57

Happiness

41.6

Costs

58.97

Overall Grade

53.04

1. Academics

Rank:

900

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

17

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

20

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

58.57

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

10.2

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

14

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

65.38

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

41.6

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

55.8

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

39.9

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

4941

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

58.97

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

53.04

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C