Rhodes University

Open to: Anthropology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Business, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Language and Linguistics, Environmental Science, Fine Art, Geology, History, Human Kinetics and Ergonomics, Information Systems, Media Studies, Law, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Music & Musicology, Philosophy, Physics, Political and International Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and Statistics

Duration: 1 or 2 semesters

Language of Instruction: English

Rhodes University website

Location: Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Semester dates:

  • First Semester (Feb-Jun) - corresponds +/- with Windsor's Winter semester
  • Second Semester (Jul-Nov) - corresponds +/- with Windsor's Fall semester

Special Financial Considerations: Students selected to go to Rhodes University will be responsible to pay for tuition and residence fees (including meal plan) to the University of Windsor. Please enquire in the Exchange office for more detailed information.

Other: It is the fourth oldest university in South Africa. The university has an enrolment of over 7,000 students, approximately 3,000 of whom live on campus in the various residences.


Caroline V. shares her experience at Rhodes and hopes to encourage you to go on exchange.