RU Student Residence – RU accommodation 2023
RU Student Residence – Rhodes University residence fees
Student residences are a home-away-from-home where an environment conducive to learning is cultivated. Residences aim to create a healthy learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can co-exist and enjoy basic rights.
Pay an Initial Fee Payment (roughly 10% of tuition fees and where applicable 25% of residence fees), by 21 January 2022 for returning students and 04 February 2022 for new first year students; The Initial Fee Payment: Tuition only: R5 890. Or Tuition and Residence: R5 890 + R19 120 = R25 010.
NOTES FOR ALL STUDENTS
1. Banking details
Rhodes University Student Fees Account, First National Bank, Grahamstown branch:
Account number 62145504553 Branch code 210717
NB! Please note: the deposit slip MUST show the student number as the reference number.
2. Penalty charge
Dishonoured debit orders will attract a fee of R225 per transaction.
3. Cash Deposit Limits
Students are discouraged from making large cash deposits at the University Cashier. Cash deposits exceeding
R5 000 must be made at the First National Bank, Grahamstown (branch code 21 07 17), account number
6214 550 4553. Please ensure that the student number (which is the only reference number to be used) is
clearly visible as beneficiary reference on the deposit slip, which must be submitted to the Student Fees office, or
faxed, to (046) 603 7019/ Email: studentfees@ru.ac.za.
4. Holders of recognised bursaries or scholarships including Rhodes University scholarships and
merit awards may offset their bursary/scholarship against the liability for the Initial Fee Payment required prior
to registration, but you must inform the University that you are doing so before 21 January 2022 for returning
students and 04 February 2022 for new first year students.
5. Fee remissions, concessions and special arrangements (full-time students only)
Where a parent has more than one child attending the University at the same time, as full-time students, an
application may be made to the Director of Finance in the year in which it applies for a remission of 30% of
the normal tuition fees for each child after the first. The Council may also make any concession or special
arrangement regarding the amount of fees paid by a student, or the payment of fees, at its discretion.
6. Academic Merit Award Scheme (SA students only)
Special merit awards are automatically made by the University to eligible students enrolling for the first time for
an undergraduate degree. The awards, ranging from R32 900 to Full tuition fee, are based on the final National
Senior Certificate examination results. The awards do not cover the DHET Fee Adjustment Grant so the grant
should be applied for, if applicable. Should the student withdraw from Rhodes University during the academic
year, the merit award will be reduced on a pro rata basis. In order to qualify for one of these awards a student
would have to obtain at least 47 admission points in the National Senior Certificate examination. Please note
that International Students are not eligible for merit awards.
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7. Holders of recognised scholarships/bursaries/ loans
Fees due to the University are a first charge on any scholarship, bursary or loan granted by the University, or paid
to the University from other sources, for a student. If the total amount paid exceeds the fees payable, the student
may draw the balance on condition that the Bursar has given written permission.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that bursary donors make payments
timeously and in accordance with the University regulations. Students who hold full bursaries are reminded
that they will require funds on arrival at the University for the purchasing of books etc., as it is not
University policy to make loans or advances against bursaries prior to the funds being received.
8. Oppidan fee (for clarity please refer http://www.ru.ac.za/oppidan/faq/)
Note that there is a compulsory Oppidan fee of R354.00 (Students living off Campus).
9. Caution
Please ensure that payments made to the University Bank Account, are done by Direct Deposits or Internet
Transfers only. No responsibility is accepted for bank notes or other forms of remittances missing from letters
addressed to the University or to members of the University using its address.
10. External Loans
Please note it is the responsibility of students negotiating loans with financial or other institutions to ensure that all
payments are made to the University by the dates specified above.
The Initial Fee Payment may NOT be reduced by virtue of a student having negotiated a loan with a financial or
other institution.
Monies once paid into a student account will not be refunded unless all fees have been paid and a credit balance is
reflected on the account irrespective of any bursaries held or meal refunds due to the student.
11. Penalties for non-compliance
The University will not issue certificates of any description to students whose fees are in arrears.
12. Unpaid accounts
Unpaid accounts where no prior agreed arrangement has been made and met are subject to an interest charge at the
rate of 0.75% per month on amounts in arrears.
13. Payments made to students
Account refunds or payments to students will be made via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). Credit balance refunds
will only be made upon receipt of a written application from the person/organisation responsible for paying the
account, supported by a certified copy of the bank account details into which the funds are to be deposited.
15. Notice of withdrawal – deregistration from Rhodes as well as withdrawing from residence
All students, both postgraduate and undergraduate, or their parents or guardians must give notice of intention to
discontinue attendance, in writing, to the Registrar. A separate letter requesting a refund of any monies due must
be sent to the Director of Finance.
• Any student who has registered for a course of study and who, for any reason leaves during the year is
liable for a pro-rata fee up to the date of cancellation for tuition and or residence fees, the basis of
calculation will be on 248 days for the year.
• Any student who withdraws their application for tuition or residence, before registration will be liable for a
cancellation fee of 10% if less than one month’s notice is given or 2.5% if longer.
• In the case of an early withdrawal from Residence, for any reason, other than immediate family
bereavement, medical illness or academic exclusion, a cancellation fee of two months Residence Fee
will be levied over and above the fee calculation for the period of residence accommodation. A penalty
will not be charged if a provisional residence booking is cancelled prior to the Initial Fee (IF) deadline of
21 January 2022 for returning students and 04 February 2022 for new first year students
Important notes
Accommodation in the university residences is not a right but a privilege;
Each student will sign a declaration that will bind him/her to the rules of the residences;
Residents are financially responsible for payment of a full term’s occupation irrespective of the date of occupation;
A resident is supposed to occupy the room that he/she is allocated failing which the room will be given to another deserving student.
How to apply for accommodation at RU?
To apply to the accommodation at RU, students have to fill a form. The Rhodes University (RU) Application forms for residences can be obtained at the admissions office or online by clicking on the following linked text below; RU Student Residence Application Portal.
Does RU have res?
Student residences are a home-away-from-home where an environment conducive to learning is cultivated. Residences aim to create a healthy learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can co-exist and enjoy basic rights.
Rhodes University residence fees – How much is the registration fee at RU?
The Rhodes University (RU) Registration Fee for 2022 is between R3000 to R4000. Following RU registration, Students must pay the registration fee before applying to the Rhodes University. RU Application fees will not be refunded.
RU admission – RU online application 2023
You may apply online at www.RU.ac.za and follow a link to study @RU to either to apply online or you may download the application form, which should either be submitted to the Student Enrolment Centre or mailed to the University.
RU housing contact details – RU student email address
(046) 603 7019/ Email: studentfees@ru.ac.za
