Nelson Mandela University 2025 Applications
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) was founded on January 1, 2005, as a result of the merger of the PE Technikon at the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) and the Vista University Port Elizabeth campus (Vista PE).
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was renamed Nelson Mandela University on July 20, 2017, making it the world’s only higher education institution to bear the name Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The name change allowed the institution to rebrand and position itself on a continental and global scale, while also ushering in a new era of renewed vigour towards meaningful transformation.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES:
Our schools
- Business School
- School for Industrial Psychology and Human Resources
- School of Accounting
- School of Economics, Development & Tourism
- School of Management Sciences
FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
Our schools
- Primary School Education: Foundation Phase
- Primary School Education: Intermediate Phase
- Secondary School Education
- Post Schooling
- Post Graduate Education
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY:
Our schools
- School of Architecture
- School of Engineering
- School of Information Technology
- School of the Built Environment and Civil Engineering
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES:
Our schools
- School of Lifestyle Sciences
- School of Clinical Care Sciences
- School of Medicinal Sciences
- School of Behavioural Sciences
- Medical School
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES:
Our schools
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
How to apply:
PLEASE NOTE: The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is not considered a postgraduate qualification, but rather a professional teaching qualification aimed at graduates interested in teaching as a career, after completion of their initial undergraduate qualifications (e.g., AdvDip or Degree). Therefore, the PGCE qualification is listed under the ‘Undergraduate’ tab on the online application system and not under the Postgraduate tab.
- Your online application form must be accompanied by:
- a certified copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;
- a certified copy of your most recent Grade 12 (June/Sept) exam results (no March results), or
- a certified copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12/completed schooling,
- certified copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,
- a certified copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),
- a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
- declaration by your parent / legal guardian/surety if you are a dependant, currently at school, or studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the University.
- If your Applicant Score (AS) and subject-specific % pass marks do not meet the direct entry requirements for your chosen programme, you will need to consider another qualification as we no longer test applicants for admission.
- Some programmes have additional selection requirements; please consult the Undergraduate Guide for your faculty-specific requirements.
- You can track the status of your application.
- The outcome of your application will be conveyed to you via our website and SMS. Please ensure that we have your correct cell phone number.
- If you are admitted, you will receive an orientation guide together with registration information in November/December.