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Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University Ranking

country rank: 12
world rank: 2359

University Overview

Nelson Mandela University ranking, established in 2005, is a non-profit public higher-education institution situated in the metropolitan environment of Port Elizabeth (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000), Eastern Cape. There are additional branch campuses for this school in the following cities: George is located in the province of South Africa. Nelson Mandela University ranking (NMU) is a major (Topuniversitieslist enrolment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) provides courses and programs in a variety of fields that lead to legally recognized higher education degrees. For further information, see the degree levels and fields of study matrix below from Topuniversitieslist. This South African higher-education school, which has been around for 15 years, has a rigorous admittance criteria based on students’ previous academic records and grades. With an acceptance rate of 50-60%, this South African higher education school is considered to be somewhat selective. Students from all around the world are invited to apply for admission. NMU also offers a library, accommodation, sports facilities, financial assistance and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services to students.

Nelson Mandela University Ranking

University Identity

Name Nelson Mandela University
Acronym NMU
Founded 2005 Merger between University of Port Elizabeth (1964), Port Elizabeth Technikon and Vista University (1981)
Motto Change the World
Colours Navy blue and yellow

University Location

Address PO Box 77000, Mandela University Port Elizabeth 6031 Eastern Cape South Africa
Tel +27 (41) 504 1111
Fax +27 (41) 583 3644
Other locations George, Southern Cape

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 50-60%
Admission Office PO Box 77000, Mandela University Summerstrand 6001 (827) 720 004

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 25,000-29,999
Academic Staff 3,000-3,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of African Universities (AAU) Universities South Africa (USA)

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