NMU 2026 Application: Key Dates, Requirements, and How to Apply
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Admission Requirement 2026
Nelson Mandela University will begin accepting applications for the January 2026 intake on April 1, 2025. If you’re planning to apply, it’s important to review the available courses, as some programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet for admission. This article outlines all the requirements to help you gain admission to study at this prestigious university in South Africa.
Before you begin your online application to Nelson Mandela University, make sure you have the following:
Compulsory supporting documents must be submitted by all applicants.
Postgraduate Applicants
International Applicants
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Pass the NSC, with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and the teaching of the higher education institution, together with any other university requirements
Higher Certificate
Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in the higher education institution’s language of learning and teaching, as well as any additional university requirements.
Diploma
Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects, together with any other university requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree
Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30 percent in the higher education institution’s language of learning and teaching, plus an achievement rating of 4 (50–59 percent) or above in four NSC 20-credit topics, plus any extra university requirements.
In general, most Nelson Mandela University programs do not need applicants to take the National Benchmark Test (NBT). However, NBT results are required for a relatively small number of credentials. If the prerequisites of the program you’re interested in specifying that NBT results are required, go to the NBT website (https://www.nbt.ac.za) to schedule a test date.
Postgraduate Applicants must know these requirements before applying:
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