Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has opened their applications for the 2026 academic year. Apply now!
NMU is today a sought-after educational destination and the most diverse university in South Africa. NMU brings together practical and higher education, as students can study towards diplomas and degrees up to and including doctoral level, and a number of courses include workplace experience as part of the curriculum.
How to apply
- Go to the NMU website
- Click on 'Study @ Mandela'
- Follow the steps from Discovery to Application, etc.
- Fill in the required information
- Submit the relevant documents
Submit these documents along with your application:
- a copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;
- the most recent Grade 12 (June/Sept) exam results (no March results), or
- a copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12/completed schooling,
- copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,
- a copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),
- a copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
- declaration by your parent / legal guardian / surety which can be found here
- If you are a dependent, or 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.
How To Track Your Application
- Go to the NMU website
- Click on 'Study @ Mandela'
- Click on 'Admission' and then on 'Admission dashboard'
- Log in with your details
- You will then be able to view your NMU Application Status
Application Closing Dates
- Apply now before the closing dates.
Final acceptance is dependent on your final school leaving results meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen programme, or the submission of your final academic record and certificate of conduct if you are studying elsewhere.
