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What different types of fees are payable?

Application fees

All prospective International students are required to pay a non-refundable application fee which covers administrative costs. SA Citizens are not required to pay an application fee.

Enrolment fees

Enrolment fees are debited to a student’s account and are payable annually.

Down-payments

The down-payment is the first advance payment towards tuition fees. The amount will be credited towards your student fees account.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are calculated according to the number of modules elected or the study programme the applicant has applied for. These fees vary. A detailed account can only be provided once an applicant has registered at Nelson Mandela University for a particular programme.

Residence fees

Students who have been accepted into one of Nelson Mandela University’s residences will be required to pay a down-payment payable before registration, a residence breakage deposit as well as payment towards meals provided by the university. More information on fees, and the Student Accounts Guide, can be found under Financial Information.

Residence breakage deposits

All students that register for accommodation at any Nelson Mandela University residences will be liable for a deposit which is debited on the student account.

Residence registration fees

Students staying in any of the Nelson Mandela University residences are liable for a residence registration fee.
What bursaries/funds are available at Nelson Mandela University? And how do you apply for these?

Sport Bursaries

The Nelson Mandela University Sport Bureau offers sport bursaries of varying amounts to those who have demonstrated the ability to play sport at a high level of competition. Application forms are available from their office. E-mail: Charmaine.button@mandela.ac.za or phone (041) 504 2496. Closing date: Before the end of October each year.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

NSFAS is a government loan scheme, with the added incentive of a maximum of 40% being converted into a non-repayable bursary depending on academic performance. The purpose of these loans is to assist financially-needy students who have the academic potential to succeed. As loans do not necessarily cover all costs, students are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources. Only students whose GROSS combined family income (mother and father) does not exceed R140 000 per annum need apply. Application must be made on the prescribed application form BEFORE 30 October each year. Application forms are available from all financial aid offices from May each year. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Bursaries administered by Nelson Mandela University

Bursaries are also available to full-time students using funds provided by private donors or trustees. Applications for financial assistance from funds administered by Nelson Mandela University must be made on a financial aid application form. Application forms can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office on South Campus.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship programme will be undergoing changes in 2020 and thus no scholarships will be awarded. More information
How much will my studies cost?

Before registering as a student, you need to determine whether or not you will have sufficient funds to finance your studies. In addition to the actual study programme/module fees, you should also budget for books, equipment, transport, accommodation and general living expenses which are excluded from your tuition fees.

Estimated fees/costs can be obtained on these pages.
What is the difference between a loan, bursary and scholarship?

Loans

Loans are awarded to applicants based on their need and family income. Loans are also always linked to interest rates. If you receive a loan you would be required to repay the loan in full as well as the accumulated interest.

Bursaries

Bursaries vary in amounts and professions and are given to students in order to further their studies. In return for funding your studies, the company may require you to repay them by signing a work contract with them. Another type of bursary is a donor bursary (a bursary awarded to a deserving candidate in a specific field of study or in recognition for his/her work in a specific field of study).

Scholarship

A scholarship is a financial award usually given to students based on their outstanding academic achievements. Recipients are not always expected to repay or work back the money they receive.

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