Apply online

Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who wish to join Nelson Mandela University in 2027 are invited to apply online as from 13 April 2026.  

• You can track the status of your application.

• Your online application form must be accompanied by:
  1. a certified copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;  
  2. a certified copy of your most recent Grade 12  (June/Sept) exam results (no March results), or
  3. a certified copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12/completed schooling,
  4. certified copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,
  5. a certified copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),
  6. a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
  7. declaration by your parent / legal guardian / surety if you are a dependant, or currently at school, or studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the University.

• If your Applicant Score (AS) and subject specific % pass marks do not meet the direct 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 and or documents; please consult the Undergraduate Guide for your faculty specific requirements.

• PLEASE NOTE: The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is not considered a postgraduate qualification, but rather a professional teaching qualification aimed at graduates interested in teaching as a career, after completion of their initial undergraduate qualifications (e.g., BA, BCOM or BSC Degree). Therefore, the PGCE qualification is listed under the ‘Undergraduate’ tab on the online application system and not under the Postgraduate tab.

• 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.

• ​Submission of a completed online application form does not mean that you have been accepted as a student, or that you may register.
   
• Merit-based selection: All prospective students are selected in accordance with the admissions policy. Selection is merit-based. Meeting the minimum admission criteria per selected qualification is the first step in the process to secure your place of study for the 2027 academic year and is based on the results you have submitted. Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee your final acceptance. The second step is your final acceptance to your programme which will take place in January 2027 and is subject to selection. Final acceptance to your programme will be determined by your Applicant Score, subject requirements, and availability of spaces. Applicants with the highest Applicant Score will receive priority until all spaces are filled. If you are currently in Grade 12 you are encouraged to work hard so that you achieve above the minimum admission requirements.

• Please note that there are limits to the number of applicants that can be admitted to each programme. If a programme is full, you may not be admitted even though you meet the minimum admission requirements.