2024 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Application Procedure

You may apply by following one of these routes:

Apply online (applications will open on 1 April 2024);
Download an application form (only Postgraduate applications); or
Request an application form (only Postgraduate applications) by emailing a request to info@mandela.ac.za or by calling (041) 504 1111.
Postgraduate applicants must also complete the relevant Postgraduate form in addition to the standard Postgraduate application form (which can be found on the right-hand side of this page). For information on postgraduate programmes, please consult the General Information and Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes.

Make sure you have paid the Application fee (international students only), before submitting your application form.
Your application form must be accompanied by:
(i) a certified copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;
(ii) a most recent Grade 12 (June/Sept) exam report (No March results), or if you have already passed Grade 12, a certified copy of your matriculation certificate, or results as well as certified copies of diploma/degree certificates and academic records for postgraduate applications,
(iii) a certified copy of your ID/Passport,
(iv) a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
(v) declaration by your parent / legal guardian / surety if you are a dependent, 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.

Either an acknowledgement letter or outcome of your admission will be sent to you within 10 working days during April to June. During the period leading up to the closing dates stipulated above the turnaround time will be 14 – 20 working days.
If your admissions points and school subjects do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme, you may be requested to write an access assessment test.
Some programmes have additional selection requirements; please consult the Undergraduate Guide for your specific faculty which can be downloaded from the links on the right of this page.
You may track the status of your application.

The outcome of your application will be conveyed to you via sms, or a letter posted to your postal address. Please ensure that we have your correct cell phone number.
If you are provisionally admitted you will receive an Orientation Booklet together with registration information in November/December.
Final acceptance is subject to your final NSC results meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen programme.