Application forms will only be processed once all the documents have been submitted.

Proof of payment of your application fee (International applicants only)
Certified copy of your ID document (ID document compulsory for SA citizens – your application cannot be processed without a certified copy of your ID. If you are still waiting for your ID, submit a certified copy of your birth certificate).
Certified copy of ID of parent / legal guardian / surety (required if you are a dependant, or currently at school or have left school recently and do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the university).
Certified copy of your latest school results e.g. Grade 11 final or Grade 12 June or September results or your final school leaving results – No Grade 12 March results.
Official declaration form signed 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.
Academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct from previous institution(s) (if applicable)
Diploma/Degree certificate(s) (if applicable)
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Certified copy of passport (for international students) / proof of permanent residency (SA ID)
Proof of your current residential / home or postal address if applying for on-campus accommodation.
Completed disability assessments form (if applicable).
Postgraduate application form if you apply for postgraduate studies.

Step 1. Discovery

See what options are available to you, look at the prospectus and quick guides, make your career choice, find out which courses (qualifications) can get you there and see if you meet the requirements.

Step 2. Application

Decided what you want to study and meet the requirements?
Right, now you can apply online for admission, for accommodation and for funding.

Step 3. Admission

Submitted your application? Now you can view your admission status, change your study choice or confirm any admission offer you may have received so that we can reserve a place for you.

Step 4. Registration

Been admitted to study at Nelson Mandela University? Take part in the orientation programmes, go through the registration process to enrol in your chosen subjects and find out when lectures start.

Main emergency number, Port Elizabeth: 041-504 9111

Main emergency number, George: 044-801 5050

Central Control Room 041-5049111 / 041-5042009

HOD: Protection Services 041-5042490

South Campus 041-5042482

North Campus 041-5043636 / 041-5043483 / 041-5042342

Second Avenue Campus 041-5043710 / 041-5041255

Missionvale Campus 041-504 1231 / 041-504 3636

George Campus 041-504 3636 / 044-801 5050

Student Wellness Services are available Monday-Friday, (08:00-16:30) excluding public holidays.

Please note that due to Covid-19, counselling is available via electronic means. Please complete our Request for Counselling form which is available on this home page.

For emergencies during evenings, weekends, and public holidays, please contact:

Higher Health 24 hour Tollfree Mental Health Helpline 0800 36 36 36 or SMS 43336
Suicide Emergency Lines: 0800 21 22 23 (08:00-20:00) / 0800 12 13 14 (20:00-08:00) / 0800 567 567 or sms 31393
Substance Abuse 0800 12 13 14 or sms 32312
Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline 0800 456 789
Gender-based Violence Support 0800 428 428 or sms for call back *120*7867#
Life Line: 0861 322 322 (Counselling available 24/7) or www.lifelinesa.co.za

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