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The University has obtained an interdict from the High Court on 11 February 2025. The main purpose of the interdict is to protect the rights and safety of those who wish to access the University to work or pursue their studies, whilst also allowing for the right to protest in accordance with the conditions set out in the interdict. The interim court order was made final on 4 March 2025.

NEWS | The latest information to keep you informed and up to date

Madibaz Open’s new scoring format calls for a fast start

Competitors in the annual Madibaz Open squash tournament will have to start like a house on fire to take advantage of the new scoring format this weekend.

State capture wouldn’t fly under Government of National Unity – Justice Zondo

Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has expressed cautious optimism about South Africa’s current political climate, arguing that the type of state capture experienced during the previous administration is unlikely to flourish under the country’s current Government of National Unity (GNU).

Doctoral research inspired by Walt Disney

“I have always been captivated by the remarkable realism and relatability of cartoons. While Mickey Mouse and animation are synonymous with Disney, the full story of Walt Disney's career is less widely understood,” says Dr Romisha Singh.

Biokineticist embraces dark side during mammoth endurance feat

Biokineticist Brandon Gill was forced to overcome some of the darkest moments of his life when he ran 27 consecutive hours for charity on his 27^th birthday this past weekend.

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EVENTS | Upcoming events on our campuses

EVENTS: Open Day 2025

Nelson Mandela University's annual Open Day is an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to explore what our University has to offer.

EVENTS - Eastern Cape Postgraduate Funding Fair

Calling All Postgraduate Students

You are invited to join us for the upcoming Eastern Cape Postgraduate Funding Fair. Come and meet your potential funders and future employers.

RSVP by 02 May 2025

We look forward to seeing you there.

EVENTS - Postgraduate Power Hour at Open Day

Calling All Nelson Mandela University Students

Join us at Nelson Mandela University Open Day 2025 for the brand-new Postgraduate Power Hour — a dynamic platform designed to connect you directly with faculty leaders, researchers, and postgraduate experts.

EVENTS - Parent Information Session at Open Day

You are Invited!

Join us for an insightful and engaging Parent Information Session. This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the exciting journey ahead as your child embarks on their university experience at Nelson Mandela University.

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Study@Mandela | Follow this 4-step process to your future at our university

Step 1: Discovery

See what options are available to you, look at the prospectus and quick guides, make your career choice, find out which courses (qualifications) can get you there and see if you meet the requirements.

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Step 2: Application

Decided what you want to study and meet the requirements?
Right, now you can apply online for admission, for accommodation and for funding.

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Step 3: Admission

Submitted your application? Now you can view your admission status, change your study choice or confirm any admission offer you may have received so that we can reserve a place for you.

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Step 4: Registration

Been admitted to study at Nelson Mandela University? Take part in the orientation programmes, go through the registration process to enrol in your chosen subjects and find out when lectures start.

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PROJECTS | Projects currently underway at our university

Water Saving

Nelson Mandela Bay, including Nelson Mandela University, is presently experiencing a severe drought, and our taps have run dry. This webpage seeks to help you navigate the present crisis on our campuses.

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Naming & Renaming

The Naming and Renaming programme of the University symbolically signals its commitment to transformation in naming places, spaces and buildings that enhance the Mandela name while entrenching the institution’s ever-growing intellectual identity.

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Infrastructure Projects

Have a look at our latest infrastructure projects on our campuses as well as our flagship buildings, projects underway and campus buildings.

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LEARNING AND TEACHING | Insight into our university philosophy

Decolonising our curricula

Realising our vision as a dynamic and comprehensive African institution, which responds to local, national and global needs.

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Humanising our teaching

Nelson Mandela University has adopted a humanising pedagogy as the philosophical underpinning for curriculum transformation.

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Technology-enhanced learning

Both staff and students engage in practices that harness the full potential of technology and modern methodologies.

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Listening to our students

Nelson Mandela University prioritises student voices and supports student involvement in core projects and in curriculum renewal.

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Research, Innovation & Internationalisation | Making a difference

Research

A fundamental aspect of Nelson Mandela University, is producing high quality research that makes an impact.

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Innovation

Innovation is a fundamental part of the education landscape, allowing us to engage in creating new knowledge.

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International Office

Enriching diversity by drawing postgraduate students from SADC, other African countries, and the global community.

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Sustainability

We are committed to working toward making the combined global and continental vision of sustainability a reality.

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Engagement and Transformation | Working with communities

The Engagement and Transformation Portfolio

Co-creating the transformative, responsive University.

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Engagement

Engaging and forming partnerships, interacting with stakeholders and reaching out and contributing towards the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

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Transformation

Promoting institutional transformation through programmatic interventions focusing on the Constitutional principles of human dignity, equality, fairness, non-racism, non-sexism, and redress.

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Hubs of Convergence

The HoC offers physical and intellectual spaces to explore, experiment and reimagine the process of engagement between the University and its communities.

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OUR CAMPUSES | All the information you need about our campuses and libraries

Multimedia gallery

Drone flybys, events, student life and more, see all the pictures and videos of life at Nelson Mandela University.

Virtual tours

For a 360° view of our campuses and various buildings, take a virtual tour through our interactive maps.

Campuses

Find out more about our six campuses located in the Nelson Mandela Metropole and one in the city of George.

Libraries

Printed or digital, online or offline, find all the library resources you need to support assignments and projects.

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NEWS | The latest information to keep you informed and up to date

Madibaz Open’s new scoring format calls for a fast start

State capture wouldn’t fly under Government of National Unity – Justice Zondo

Doctoral research inspired by Walt Disney

Biokineticist embraces dark side during mammoth endurance feat

EVENTS | Upcoming events on our campuses

EVENTS: Open Day 2025

EVENTS - Eastern Cape Postgraduate Funding Fair

EVENTS - Postgraduate Power Hour at Open Day

EVENTS - Parent Information Session at Open Day

Study@Mandela | Follow this 4-step process to your future at our university

Step 1: Discovery

Step 2: Application

Step 3: Admission

Step 4: Registration

PROJECTS | Projects currently underway at our university

Water Saving

Naming & Renaming

Infrastructure Projects

LEARNING AND TEACHING | Insight into our university philosophy

Decolonising our curricula

Humanising our teaching

Technology-enhanced learning

Listening to our students

Research, Innovation & Internationalisation | Making a difference

Research

Innovation

International Office

Sustainability

Engagement and Transformation | Working with communities

The Engagement and Transformation Portfolio

Engagement

Transformation

Hubs of Convergence

OUR CAMPUSES | All the information you need about our campuses and libraries

Multimedia gallery

Virtual tours

Campuses

Libraries

MAIL AND PORTALS

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