Nelson Mandela University Online Application 2025 | How to Apply

Please check this list to see which programs are already full…

• Your online application form must be accompanied by:
  1. a certified copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;
  2. a certified copy of your most recent Grade 12  (June/Sept) exam results (no March results), or
  3. a certified copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12/completed schooling,
  4. certified copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,
  5. a certified copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),
  6. a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
  7. declaration by your parent / legal guardian/surety if you are a dependant, or currently at school, studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the University.

• If your Applicant Score (AS) and subject-specific % pass marks do not meet the direct entry requirements for your chosen program, you will need to consider another qualification as we no longer test applicants for admission.
• Some programs have additional selection requirements; please consult the Undergraduate Guide for your faculty-specific requirements.
• You can track the status of your application.

• The outcome of your application will be conveyed to you via our website and sms. Please ensure that we have your correct cell phone number.
• If you are admitted, you will receive an orientation guide together with registration information in November/December.
• Final acceptance is dependent on:
  1. your final school leaving results meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen program, or
  2. the submission of your final academic record and certificate of conduct if you are studying elsewhere.

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Equivalency Conversion Table to enable Percentages to be obtained from which an Applicant Score (AS) can be calculated

International/Foreign/NCV level 4 & senior certificate equivalency conversion table

• South African and International applicants with International, NC(V) level 4 or Foreign School-Leaving certificates, should use the table below to calculate an equivalent Applicant Score (AS) for admission, based on percentages obtained in such certificates.
• Applicants with international or foreign qualifications must also satisfy the requirements laid down by the Matriculation Board to qualify for a certificate of exemption for a particular international or foreign school-leaving qualification. Applications for such certificates must be made to the Matriculation board directly: https://mb.usaf.ac.za/
• Applicants will have to comply with the minimum Applicant Score (AS) set for the UG qualification they wish to apply for, as well as meet any other additional subject requirements directly.
• To calculate your Applicant Score (AS) use the symbols/achievement rating/percentages obtained in your school-leaving examinations to convert them to an equivalent achievement standard on the National Senior Certificate (NSC).
• Your AS is calculated using six subjects, which must include the language(s) and subjects required for admission but excluding LO.

*     It is recommended that the midpoint of the NSC percentage range be used when calculating the AS, as the results of the above qualifications (excluding the NCV Fundamentals) are reported as either a symbol or numeric value.  The range of Subject % exceeds the 100% mark to allow for inclusion of the A Level and IB HL as both qualifications are considered to be at a higher level than the NSC.

**    As the Fundamental subjects are considered to be at the same level as the NSC, use the actual percentage obtained by the applicant for Language and Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy.  For the four Vocational Subjects use the values in the relevant column of the table above.

***  A symbol 4 obtained for an NSSC Higher Level / HIGCSE subject is regarded as a pass mark in the equivalent Ordinary or IGCSE level subject except for a First Language subject which becomes a 2^nd language pass if another language is also passed (From: https://mb.usaf.ac.za/paragraph-15/)

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