Official Admission Disclaimer
Meeting NMU's minimum Applicant Score (AS) does not guarantee admission. Selection programmes in Medicine (MBChB), Pharmacy, Radiography, Nursing, and Architecture select top candidates based on merit ranking and space.
| Key Verification Field | Official Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Official Application Website | www.mandela.ac.za/Study-at-Mandela |
| Application Opening Date | April 2026 |
| Closing Dates (2027 Intake) |
• 30 June 2026: Early closing for MBChB, Pharmacy, Radiography, Architecture. • 30 September 2026: Non-selection programmes across Engineering, Business, Humanities, Science, Law. |
| Application Fee | Free Online (R0) for South African citizens. |
| Qualification Categories | Higher Certificates (NQF 5), Diplomas (NQF 6), Bachelor's Degrees (NQF 7), Postgraduate. |
| Scoring Method | Uses Applicant Score (AS): Actual percentages of best 6 subjects (excluding Life Orientation) added together (Max 600). For Engineering & Science, Mathematics percentage is doubled (AS-Maths, Max 700). |
| Status Checking Portal | NMU Online Admissions Portal |
| Campuses | South Campus, North Campus, 2nd Avenue, Missionvale (Gqeberha); George Campus (Saasveld). |
| Official Prospectus Link | mandela.ac.za/Prospectus |
| Verified Last-Updated Date | 20 October 2026 (Verified against NMU Admissions Criteria) |