University Of Port Elizabeth

University Of Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela University is a leading institution of higher learning located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The university was founded in 2005 through a merger of three institutions: the University of Port Elizabeth, the Port Elizabeth Technikon, and Vista University’s Port Elizabeth campus. The university is named after Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president and a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid.

Nelson Mandela University is a world-class institution of higher learning that is dedicated to providing quality education, fostering innovation, and promoting social justice and sustainability. The university is a leading academic and research institution in Africa, and its graduates have gone on to become leaders in various industries and sectors across the world.

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Nelson Mandela University is dedicated to providing quality education and fostering innovation, social justice, and sustainability. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Business and Economic Sciences, Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science, and Education.

Nelson Mandela University has a diverse and inclusive community of students and faculty members from different backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities. The university is committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all its students and promoting equity and social justice.

Below are the application procedures interested applicants can follow to apply to the school.

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NMU Courses/Programmes Offered

The following courses are offered at Nelson Mandela University;

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Tourism
• Hospitality Management.

Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics.

Faculty of Health Sciences:

• Biomedical Technology
• Dental Assisting
• Environmental Health
• Nursing, Pharmacy
• Radiography.

Faculty of Humanities:

• Anthropology
• English
• History
• Journalism
• Language and Literature Studies
• Philosophy
• Political and Conflict Studies
• Psychology, Sociology.

Faculty of Law:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Masters in Law (LLM).

Faculty of Science:

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
• Physics.

Faculty of Education:

• Foundation Phase Education
• Intermediate Phase Education
• Senior and FET Phase Education.

READ: Nelson Mandela University Prospectus

Admission Requirements For NMU

• If your Applicant Score (AS) and subject-specific marks do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme, you will need to consider another qualification as we no longer test applicants for admission.
• Some programmes have additional selection requirements; please consult the Undergraduate Guide for your faculty-specific requirements.
• You may track the status of your application.

• The outcome of your application will be conveyed to you via our website and SMS. Please ensure that we have your correct cell phone number.
• If you are admitted you will receive an Orientation Booklet together with registration information in November/December.
• Final acceptance is dependent on:
  1. your final school leaving results meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen programme, or
  2. the submission of your final academic record and certificate of conduct if you are studying elsewhere.

NMU Application Documents and Requirements

Your online application form must be accompanied by:

• 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, if you are a dependent, currently at school, studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/, will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the university.

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