Nelson Mandela University Application

Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who wish to join Nelson Mandela University in 2026 are invited to apply online as from April .

In order to ensure adequate time for application, processing and planning by the university and yourself, online applications for early admission in 2026 should be submitted by:

• 2026 Closing Dates

• Nelson Mandela University (NMU): April 1 – September 30, 2025

1) Academic Online Applications

Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who wish to join Nelson Mandela University in 2026 are invited to apply online.

• 30 June  for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) applications.
• 02 August  for Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) applications.
• 02 August  for early applications (excluding MBChB & BRad)
• 31 October  for late applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad)
• 30 September  for international student applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad)

2) Student Accommodation (On-Campus & Off-Campus) 

• Closing date: 31 October

3) International Applicants 

• • International student applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad): 30 September  (application fee of R500)

Please note, places in some qualifications are limited, and it is therefore in your best interest to submit your online application and ALL supporting documentation timeously. Before completing an online application form, please take note of the Applicant Score (AS) and minimum pass % per subject requirements for the qualification you are applying for, or refer to the A-Z career webpage, faculty websites or faculty guides for additional information.