General financial information


Cost of a qualification

The cost of a qualification usually depends on your choice of modules that make up the qualification. You can create a personal fee estimate by selecting your qualification on this page, viewing the Qualification Details page and selecting the Create Personal Fee Estimation button.

Financial assistance

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 course/module fees, you should also provide for books, equipment, transport, accommodation and general living expenses.

Nelson Mandela University offers financial assistance to full-time students in the form of bursaries, merit awards, scholarships and study loans (see downloadable documents below). Assistance is based on financial need as well as academic excellence and sporting achievements. These awards will not necessarily cover all costs, and cannot be granted to all candidates who apply. Nelson Mandela University also provides financial assistance in collaboration with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for financially needy students. More detailed information can be obtained from:

Financial Aid & Bursaries - https://finaid.mandela.ac.za/

Please note that fees and conditions are determined by the Nelson Mandela University Council and are subject to change without prior notice.

Financial Aid Concessions

2024 down-payments

 

Amounts payable before registration

PROGRAMME

FULL TIME

PART TIME

Degree programmes, postgraduate diplomas and related occasional studies (BTech / Adv Dip / Masters / Doctorates)

R 9 800

R 5 700

Diploma / certificate programmes and related occasional studies

R 6 900

R 4 800

Enrollment fee

R 1 620

R 1 620

Medical degree (inclusive of device and non-tuition fee levies): First year

R 26 100

N/A

Residences (students at all campuses)

R 7 600

N/A

International students

100% upfront

100% upfront


APPLICATION FEES PAYABLE

2024

Online applications

No charge

International - all applications - payable annually

R500.00

2025

Online applications

No charge

International - all applications - payable annually

R500.00

For specific residence fees, please download the Student Accounts Guide.