Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who wish to join Nelson Mandela University in 2026 are invited to apply online as from April 2025.

In order to ensure adequate time for application, processing and planning by the university and yourself, online applications for early admission in 2026 should be submitted by:

• 30 June 2025 for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), & Bachelor of Radiography (BRad) applications.

• 01 August 2025 for early applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad).
   
• 30 September 2025 for late applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad).
   
• 30 September 2025 for international student applications.
   
• 31 September 2025 for ALL student housing applications.

Please note, places in some qualifications are limited, and it is therefore in your best interest to submit your online application and ALL supporting documentation timeously. Before completing an online application form, please take note of the Applicant Score (AS) and minimum pass % per subject requirements for the qualification you are applying for, or refer to the A-Z career webpage, faculty websites or faculty guides for additional information.