Both Eastern Cape public and private universities are constantly willing and able to accept applicants who wish to further their education. Visit their websites, fill out online applications, download prospectuses, and more to get all the information you need about South Africa’s public and private institutions.
Rhodes University (Rhodes / RU)
Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
Faculties: Humanities, Commerce, Law, Science, Education, and Pharmacy
Online Application: Apply Online at Rhodes University (Rhodes / RU)
Portal: RUConnected Student Portal
Website: www.ru.ac.za
Phone Number: 046 603 8111
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (Madibaz / NMMU)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is a South African tertiary education institution with its main administration in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. NMMU is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. The University has six campuses – five in Port Elizabeth and one in George.
Faculties: Arts, Business and Economic Sciences, Education, Engineering, Built Environment & IT, Health Sciences, Law, Science
Online Application: Apply Online at Nelson Mandela University
Student Portal: Nelson Mandela University Student Portal
Website: www.mandela.ac.za
Phone Number: 041 504 1111
University of Fort Hare (UFH)
The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was a key institution of higher education for black Africans from 1916 to 1959.
Faculties: Education, Science & Agriculture, Social Sciences & Humanities, Management & Commerce, Law
Online Application: Apply Online at University of Fort Hare
Student Portal: University of Fort Hare Student Portal
Website: www.ufh.ac.za
Phone Number: 040 602 2011
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
WSU is a developmental university, focusing on urban renewal and rural development by responding to the socio-economic needs of the community, commerce, and industry through science, technology, and innovation.
Faculties: Science, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences, Business, Management Sciences & Law, Education.
Online Application: Apply Online at Walter Sisulu University
Student Portal: Walter Sisulu University Student Portal
Website: www.wsu.ac.za
Phone Number: +27 (47) 502 2111