Rhodes University
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Global #978
South Africa #8
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1904
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 8,200 students
- Website
- https://www.ru.ac.za/
About
Rhodes University is a higher education institution in South Africa, founded in 1904. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is among the top 10 universities in South Africa. The university has approximately 8,200 students, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Top 30 Universities in Africa.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1001 · Ranked | — |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #978 · Ranked | 76.91 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
246
h-index
762,706
Citations
22,540
Publications
16,227
i10-index
2.33
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rhodes University is ranked #978 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within South Africa, it holds the #8 position.
Rhodes University was founded in 1904, making it 122 years old. It is one of the established institutions in South Africa.
Rhodes University has a student body of approximately 8,200 students.
Rhodes University has produced 22,540 research publications with 762,706 total citations and an h-index of 246, according to OpenAlex data.