Nelson Mandela University NMU

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is a public university located in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Established in 2005 through the merger of the University of Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth Technikon, and Vista University’s Port Elizabeth campus, NMU traces its roots back to 1882 with the founding of the Port Elizabeth Art School.

Overview

Motto: “Change the world”Wikipedia
Type: Public universityWikipedia
Chancellor: Geraldine Fraser
Vice-Chancellor: Sibongile MuthwaWikipedia
Student Population: Approximately 28,000 students
Campuses: Seven campuses—six in Gqeberha and one in George
Nickname: Madibaz
Website: www.mandela.ac.za

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Campuses

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NMU operates seven campuses:

South Campus: The main campus, situated on an 830-hectare nature reserve, unique for offering game drives on campus.
North Campus: Formerly the main campus of PE Technikon, adjacent to South Campus.
2nd Avenue Campus: Hosts the Business School and Archives and Exhibition Centre.Wikipedia
Missionvale Campus: Located between Gqeberha and Uitenhage, it houses South Africa’s 10th medical school, opened in 2020.
Ocean Sciences Campus: Focuses on marine and ocean sciences.mandela.ac.za
Bird Street Campus: Located in Gqeberha’s central business district, it serves as the university’s art hub.
George Campus: Situated between George and Knysna, specializing in environmental studies, particularly forestry and nature conservation.

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Academic Focus

NMU offers a comprehensive range of programs across various faculties, including:

Humanities
Health Sciences
Engineering and Information Technology
Business and Economic Sciences
Education
Law
Science

The university emphasizes a humanizing pedagogy and curriculum transformation to address local, national, and global needs. mandela.ac.za

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If you need more information about specific programs, admissions, or campus life, feel free to ask!

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Academic admission

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

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

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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:

30 June for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) applications.

30 June for Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) & Bachelor of Radiography (BRad) applications.

04 August for early applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad).
30 September for late applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad).
30 September for international student applications.
30 September for ALL student housing applications.

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

Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
International application information

Contact details:
Email: info@mandela.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0) 41 504 1111

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Overview

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