First Year Registration 2026-Nelson Mandela University

Prospective students accepted for undergraduate courses such as diplomas, certificates, higher certificates, postgraduate diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, or those upgrading to master’s or doctoral qualifications are encouraged to register for the 2026 academic year at Nelson Mandela University. NMU has opened the 2026 registration portal online for all approved and selected students.

If your application is accepted, there’s no need to visit the campus for registration or inquiries, as the entire registration process is handled online. Be sure to read this article for more information on the registration process, important closing dates, and the payment methods accepted by the university

Nelson Mandela University Registration Fees 2026

Degree Programmes, Postgraduate Diplomas and Occasional Studies:

Full-time students R 8 900.00
Part-time students R 5 100.00
Medical degree (inclusive of the device and Non-tuition fee levies) R24675.00

Diploma/Certificate Programmes:

Full-time students R 6 300.00
Part-time students R 4 400.00

International Students:

International students are required to pay all fees in full before registration.

How to Pay the Registration Fee

Pay your registration fee using one of the following method

Cashier Pay Points: Payments made at NMU cashier points are processed immediately and credited to your student account; ensure the amount and student number are correct on the receipt.
Credit and Debit Card Payments: Payments for fees, printing, meals, etc., can be made online via NMU’s website or at the campus cashier, but the cardholder must be present for in-person payments.
Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT): For EFT payments, use your student number (without the ‘s’) as the reference to ensure the payment is linked to your account, and ensure the beneficiary is NMU.

Please Note:
Kindly ensure that the bank details of Nelson Mandela University and your student number are captured correctly. The proof of payment presented to Nelson Mandela University must
indicate that the transaction was successfully processed. Post-dated payments are not acceptable.

Direct deposits (at any bank): Direct deposits can only be acknowledged if you state your STUDENT NUMBER (without the ‘s’) as a reference on your deposit slip. Your student number will enable us to associate the payment with your student account.

Banking Details

Nelson Mandela University banking details for down payments:

Inside South Africa

Bank: Standard Bank
Branch code: 051001
Account name: Nelson Mandela Uni-Student dep
Account number: 080265855
Reference: Your student number (very important)
Email payment confirmation to: studentaccounts@mandela.ac.za

Payments made from outside South Africa

Bank: Standard Bank
Bank address: Gqeberha, South Africa
Account name: Nelson Mandela University – Main
Account number: 080263011
Bank swift code: SBZA ZAJJ
Internet banking code: 051001
Reference: Your student number
Email payment confirmation: intfees@mandela.ac.za

Online Registration Process

Step 1: Make your down payment or submit your sponsorship confirmation letter.

Step 2: Register online and print your proof of registration and where applicable, your lecture timetable. Details on how lectures will be presented will be shared with you by your lecturers for each module.

Step 3: Residence registration (if applicable)

Step 4: Issuing of student card.