Rhodes University


 

Rhodes University is one of South Africa's oldest and most famous university institutions.

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The university is situated in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The town is famous for its numerous churches as well as its hosting of the National Arts Festival, which takes place annually in the early days of July. Rhodes is home to over 5000 students, about 3000 of whom live in residences on campus. The remaining students rent out flats or live in their own homes in the town. The university boasts six main faculties - commerce, education, humanities, law, pharmacy and science - and over 30 different academic departments.

Related Topics:
University - Grahamstown - Eastern Cape Province - Commerce - Education - Humanities - Law - Pharmacy - Science

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Introduction
History
In the beginning
The early years
Expansion
Hard times
The day of reckoning
Birth of a university
Continued growth
Sports at Rhodes
Faculties
Notable Alumni: General
Notable Alumni: Journalists, Media Celebrities in South Africa
See also
External links

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