Nelson Mandela University

Why Study at Nelson Mandela University? 

This institution offers students a learning experience full of excellence and diversity. 

• Most of Nelson Mandela University’s campuses are located in Nelson Mandela Bay, while another is in George. This convenient location allows students to enjoy the city and its incredible natural surroundings.
• The more than 500 programmes make this institution one of the most distinguished ones. From art, design, building, and accounting to engineering, health and information technology, it is full of admirable courses. 
• Some of the programmes offered give students the possibility of experiencing the work world as part of the curriculum. 
• Nelson Mandela University is one of the most diverse institutions in the country, with students from all over the world. 
• The amount of extracurricular activities offered allows students to have fun while studying. 

Admission Requirements 

Depending on the type of degree the student wants to achieve, the minimum statutory entry requirements will vary. 

• Higher education degrees require passing the NSC with a minimum of 30% of the language of learning and teaching, in this case, English. 
• Diplomas require passing the NSC with a minimum of 30% in English and an achievement rating of 3 NSC 20-credit subjects. 
• Bachelors degrees require passing the NSC with a minimum of 30% in English plus 4 or more NSC 20-credit subjects. 

To enter this university, a student must comply with the minimum statutory entry requirements of the type of degree they want to achieve. Additionally, applicants must meet the Applicant Score (AS), subject(s) and percentage % pass required for specific subjects.

Infrastructure 

The University tries to make the students’ life easier, which is why they offer a great variety of services and facilities for them to enjoy. It has seven different campuses: 

• South Campus
• North Campus
• 2nd Avenue Campus 
• Missionvale Campus 
• Ocean Sciences
• Bird Street Campus 
• George Campus 

Each of these campuses presents several facilities such as cafeterias, residences, auditoriums, libraries, sports facilities, nature reserves, and exhibition centres.

Scholarships 

To guarantee the happiness and satisfaction of every student, Nelson Mandela University provides different ways of paying tuition fees, as well as the possibility of being awarded a bursary. 

If you are keen on sports, the Sports Bureau offers sports scholarships of different amounts. Additionally, the National  Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) tries to assist those students who are in need of financial help and are academically stable. Furthermore, the University itself is in charge of providing scholarships using funds provided by private donors and trustees. 

Extracurricular activities

The institution organises different events that might be for the students' comfort or destined to raise funds for a great variety of activities. These events might include races or tournaments, music festivals, or conferences on different subjects. 

The Nelson Mandela University is a Public university located in Port Elizabeth.
The Nelson Mandela University was founded in 2005.
The current president of Nelson Mandela University is Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.

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