{"id":3151,"date":"2025-09-05T15:32:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/?p=3151"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:32:43","slug":"nmu-application-nmu-online-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying to NMU Online in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NMU application process for admission to study at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is simple, and all you have to do is follow the link given below, upload your documents, and pay your application fee. Prospective students must also meet specific admissions requirements in order to be considered eligible. Before applying, make sure you meet these requirements.<\/p><p>If you are interested in pursuing a degree at Nelson Mandela University (NMU), then you must apply for admission. If you want to be admitted, you must follow the NMU application process. This article discusses how to apply for NMU admission, what you need to have ready before applying, how much it costs to apply, and more. Follow the instructions provided in this article if you want to be admitted to NMU.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/#NMU_application_2026\" >NMU application 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/#NMU_2026_application_dates\" >NMU 2026 application dates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/#NMU_2026_Closing_Dates\" >NMU 2026 Closing Dates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/#1_Academic_Online_Applications\" >1) Academic Online Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_apply_for_NMU\" >How much does it cost to apply for NMU?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-application-nmu-online-application\/#NMU_online_application_2026_How_to_Apply_for_NMU_admission_Online\" >NMU online application 2026: How to Apply for NMU admission Online?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMU_application_2026\"><\/span><strong>NMU application 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The admission process for different courses at NMU takes place on a yearly basis. In order to apply for Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Admission, you will need to visit the University&rsquo;s website and select the relevant course.<\/p><p>In order to complete the application process, you will need to fill in the relevant online application forms, upload relevant documents and pay the relevant fee. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. You can track the status of your application on the website.<\/p><p>Therefore, one of the first things that you should do if you are interested in attending NMU is to apply for admission. The NMU application process is fairly straightforward, requiring you to fill out an online form and supply some basic information.<\/p><p>In addition to completing the NMU application form, you will also need to make sure that you meet all of the requirements for admission to the program that you are interested in. These requirements can vary from one program to another, but generally speaking, students will need to have a certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/Study-at-Mandela\/Application\/Apply-Undergraduate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Admission Points Score<\/strong><\/a> and meet specific eligibility criteria in order to be admitted. You can find more information about these requirements on the official<a href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-prospectus-pdf-download-undergraduate\/\"> <strong>NMU prospectus here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><p>Once you have finished applying for admission at NMU, you will need to wait until your application is reviewed and accepted or denied. NMU provides applicants with regular status update emails alerting them as to the status of their application. If your application is approved, it is important that you take the appropriate actions in order to complete your enrollment at NMU.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMU_2026_application_dates\"><\/span><strong>NMU 2026 application dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The NMU application opens in April every year and closes in September\/October, but the application process is online and requires you to create an account on the NMU online application portal website. You may apply for undergraduate or graduate programmes at NMU.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMU_2026_Closing_Dates\"><\/span><strong>NMU 2026 Closing Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Academic_Online_Applications\"><\/span>1) Academic Online Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who wish to join Nelson Mandela University in&nbsp;2023&nbsp;are invited to apply online.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>30 June 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for MBChB applicants&nbsp;<em>with the&nbsp;NBT (if applicable)&nbsp;to be written by no later than&nbsp;<strong>31 July 2022<\/strong>.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>30 June 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) applications.<\/li><li><strong>4 August 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for early applications (<em>excluding MBChB &amp; BRad<\/em>)<\/li><li><strong>30 September 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for late applications (<em>excluding MBChB &amp; BRad<\/em>)<\/li><li><strong>30 September 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for international student applications (<em>excluding MBChB<\/em>)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>2) Student Accommodation (On-Campus &amp; Off-Campus)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Closing date:&nbsp;<strong>30 September 2022<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>3) International Applicants&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>International student applications (<em>excluding MBChB &amp; BRad<\/em>):&nbsp;<strong>30 September 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;(application fee of R500)<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_apply_for_NMU\"><\/span><strong>How much does it cost to apply for NMU?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Both local and international students are required to meet set criteria &ndash; including paying an application fee &ndash; in order to be considered for entry into the Nelson Mandela University. The NMU application fee is payable to all prospective students applying for admission into Nelson Mandela University&rsquo;s programmes.<\/p><p>The NMU application fee is R500 for international applicants. The NMU application fee is non-refundable. This means that you cannot get a refund if you are not successful in meeting the application criteria and gaining entry into the institution. The NMU application fee is payable in full at the time of application and is not part of a semester fee payment.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td>Online applications<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><p align=\"right\">No charge<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International manual and online<\/td><td>Annually<\/td><td><p align=\"right\">R500.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td>Online applications<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><p align=\"right\">No charge<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International manual and online<\/td><td>Annually<\/td><td><p align=\"right\">R500.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><div class=\"alert alert-success\"><p><strong><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Your online application form must be accompanied by:<ol><li>a certified copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;<\/li><li>a certified copy of your most recent Grade 12 &nbsp;(June\/Sept) exam results&nbsp;<strong><em>(no March results)<\/em><\/strong>, or<\/li><li>a certified copy of your matriculation certificate\/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12\/completed schooling,<\/li><li>certified copies of your diploma\/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,<\/li><li>a certified copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),<\/li><li>a certified copy of the identity document of your parent\/legal guardian\/surety,<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/www-new\/media\/Store\/documents\/StudyAtMandela\/QuickGuides\/Apply\/Declaration-by-parent-Online_with-edits.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declaration by your parent \/ legal guardian \/ surety<\/a>&nbsp;if you are a dependant, 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.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><ul type=\"disc\"><li>If your&nbsp;<strong>Applicant Score (AS)&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>subject specific % pass marks<\/strong>&nbsp;do not meet the direct entry requirements for your chosen programme, you will need to consider another qualification as&nbsp;<strong>we no longer test applicants for admission<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Some programmes have additional selection requirements; please consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/www-new\/media\/Store\/documents\/StudyAtMandela\/QuickGuides\/CoursesPerFaculty\/Mandela-Uni-Undergrad-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Undergraduate Guide<\/a>&nbsp;for your faculty&nbsp;specific requirements.<\/li><li>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/Study-at-Mandela\/Admission\/Admission-dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">track the status of your application<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><ul type=\"disc\"><li>The outcome of your application will be conveyed to you via our website and sms.&nbsp;<strong>Please ensure that<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>we have your correct cell phone number.<\/strong><\/li><li>If you are admitted, you will receive an orientation guide together with registration information in November\/December.<\/li><li>Final acceptance is depended on:<ol><li>your&nbsp;<strong>final school leaving results&nbsp;<\/strong>meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen programme, or<\/li><li>the submission of your final academic record and certificate of conduct if you are studying elsewhere.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMU_online_application_2026_How_to_Apply_for_NMU_admission_Online\"><\/span><strong>NMU online application 2026: How to Apply for NMU admission Online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>NMU offers various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs with specializations in different fields. For admission to any of their programs, students must meet specific entry requirements and submit an online application form.<\/p><p>The detailed information on NMU courses and entry requirements is available in the <strong>Nelson Mandela University (NMU) prospectus<\/strong><\/p><p>The application process for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at NMU is done online via the NMU 2026 online application portal. To apply for NMU admission, applicants must first create an online account on the NMU application portal website.<\/p><p><strong>To apply online, you will&nbsp;need<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Internet access<\/strong>.<\/li><li>A valid personal&nbsp;<strong>email address<\/strong>&nbsp;(should you not have an e-mail account, please open one before proceeding with your online application).<\/li><li>Your latest&nbsp;<strong>school results<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Example: Grade 11 final or grade 12 June or September or final school leaving results &ndash;<strong>&nbsp;No Grade 12 March results<\/strong>.<\/li><li>A valid&nbsp;<strong>SA ID<\/strong>&nbsp;number or&nbsp;<strong>passport<\/strong>&nbsp;number<\/li><li>A valid&nbsp;<strong>cell number<\/strong>&nbsp;correctly, as your application status will be communicated via cellphone<\/li><\/ul><p>The following below are the steps for NMU online application 2026.<\/p><p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Go to the NMU website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/Study-at-Mandela\/Application\/Apply-Undergraduate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/<\/a>, you can find the online application form by clicking on the &ldquo;apply now&rdquo; button in the top right corner. Alternatively, you can visit the NMU online application portal at: <a href=\"https:\/\/applyonline.mandela.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/applyonline.mandela.ac.za\/<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Complete your application by providing all of the required information, including your personal details, educational history and qualifications, and contact details.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Upload your scanned documents and other supportive documents in the specified format.<\/p><p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Pay your application fee<\/p><p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Select the type of program you want to apply for (Bachelor&#8217;s, Honours, or Diploma) and the campus you would like to attend (if applicable).<\/p><p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Once you have filled in the application form and uploaded your documents, click on &ldquo;Submit.&rdquo;<\/p><p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> After submitting your application, you will receive a NMU online application confirmation. You can then follow up on your application with NMU.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/applyonline.mandela.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/p><p>The NMU application process is fairly straightforward, requiring you to fill out an online form and supply some basic information. You will need to provide information about your current academic status and qualifications.<\/p><p>You will also need to provide information about your personal details, and any other relevant information that the Nelson Mandela University (<strong>NMU<\/strong>) may require. You will also need to pay the relevant application fee.<\/p><p>Once you have filled out the application form, you will need to upload your documents. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirmation from NMU. You can track the status of your application on the Nelson Mandela University (<strong>NMU<\/strong>) online application portal website.<\/p><p>For details on how to check your application status please follow this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/aucfinder.com\/za\/nmu-status-check-nmu-application-status\/\"><strong>NMU application status check online<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><p>Finally, you should contact NMU with your application once you have been accepted into the program as it will include instructions on how to enroll.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NMU application process for admission to study at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is simple, and all you have to do is follow the link given below, upload your documents, and pay your application fee. Prospective students must also meet specific admissions requirements in order to be considered eligible. 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