NMU Courses and Requirements 2024/2025-Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is a South African university located in Port Elizabeth. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various fields. The university has set the academic admission requirements for students who wish to join the university in 2024. Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students who wish to join the university in 2025 are invited to apply online as of April 2024.

NMU offers a variety of undergraduate programs that cater to different interests and career paths. The university reserves the right to make changes to the program details, rules, admission requirements, duration, and delivery of courses as published in this guide. Prospective applicants are advised to consult the Student Access & Enrolment Office, the university website, or relevant faculties prior to applying. Students can access the list of courses available for the Fall 2024 semester and the Summer 2024 semester on the university website.

Undergraduate Programs

Faculty	Program	Requirement
Business and Economic Sciences	Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)	National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics and 50% in English
Education	Bachelor of Education (BEd)	NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of teaching and learning and 50% in four other subjects
Engineering	Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)	NSC with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics and Physical Science
Health Sciences	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)	NSC with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics, Physical Science, and Life Sciences
Humanities	Bachelor of Arts (BA)	NSC with a minimum of 50% in English
Law	Bachelor of Laws (LLB)	NSC with a minimum of 50% in English
Science	Bachelor of Science (BSc)	NSC with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics and Physical Science
Agriculture	Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgric)	NSC with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics and Physical Science

Postgraduate Programs

Faculty	Program	Requirements
Business and Economic Sciences	Master of Business Administration (MBA)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% average for the final year
Business and Economic Sciences	Master of Commerce (MCom)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% average for the final year
Engineering, the Built Environment, and Information Technology	Master of Engineering (MEng)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% average for the final year
Engineering, the Built Environment, and Information Technology	Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc IT)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% average for the final year
Health Sciences	Master of Public Health (MPH)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% average for the final year
Health Sciences	Master of Nursing Science (MNS)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% average for the final year
Science	Master of Science (MSc)	A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% average for the final year

Application Process

To apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, or international courses at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) for 2024-2025,

For more information on the NMU application process, including application fees, application status, and contacts, visit the NMU online application 2024 page.

Contact Information

For general inquiries, the Admissions Office can be reached at admissions@mandela.ac.za. The office is available to answer questions about the application process, admission requirements, and other related matters.

For those who prefer to speak with someone over the phone, the Admissions Office can be reached at +27 (0)41 504 1111. The office is open from Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 16:30.