Nelson Mandela University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1633 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #32 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #12 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #96 of 1,031 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 96 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.mandela.ac.za
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 57% acceptance rate for Nelson Mandela University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Nelson Mandela University has published 12,524 scientific papers with 201,509 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Ecology, Political Science, Geology, Law, and Chemistry.
Nelson Mandela University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 | 29 |
| 2003 | 22 | 120 |
| 2004 | 19 | 103 |
| 2005 | 119 | 193 |
| 2006 | 184 | 363 |
| 2007 | 183 | 669 |
| 2008 | 231 | 1060 |
| 2009 | 230 | 1448 |
| 2010 | 298 | 2043 |
| 2011 | 564 | 2721 |
| 2012 | 468 | 3506 |
| 2013 | 545 | 4583 |
| 2014 | 609 | 5374 |
| 2015 | 650 | 6256 |
| 2016 | 686 | 7125 |
| 2017 | 666 | 8447 |
| 2018 | 721 | 9789 |
| 2019 | 886 | 12920 |
| 2020 | 1046 | 16982 |
| 2021 | 1016 | 20061 |
| 2022 | 1100 | 22688 |
| 2023 | 1047 | 26151 |
| 2024 | 785 | 26840 |
| 2025 | 510 | 26110 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Nelson Mandela University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Art History, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geology, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Marine Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Medicine, Microbiology, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiology, Psychology, Radiology, Social Work, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma | Accountancy, Agricultural Management, Analytical Chemistry, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Economics, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Information Technology, Interior Design, Journalism, Logistics Management, Management, Public Administration, Public Relations, Surveying and Mapping, Vocational Education, Wood Technology |
| Honours Degree | Afrikaans, Agriculture, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Dutch, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Geology, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Management Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Visual Arts, Zoology |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Human Resources, Labour Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics Education |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Afrikaans, Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Conducting, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Dietetics, Dutch, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Laboratory Techniques, Labour Law, Law, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Maritime Law, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Media Studies, Microbiology, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Radiology, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Taxation, Textile Technology, Tourism, Writing, Zoology |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Afrikaans, Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Dietetics, Dutch, Economics, Education, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Marine Biology, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Media Studies, Microbiology, Music, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism, Zoology |
Notable alumni
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Wayne Parnell
- Occupations
- cricketer
- Biography
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Wayne Dillon Parnell is a South African professional cricketer who has played Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket for the South Africa national cricket team. At domestic level he played for Cape Cobras, Warriors and Eastern Province in South Africa and for a range of teams in competitions around the world.
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Amanda Black
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrecording artist
- Biography
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Amanda Benedicta Antony, known professionally as Amanda Black, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Gcuwa, her career began in 1999 at the age of 6 singing in church choirs. Amanda was a contestant on Idols South Africa season 11. Black relocated to Johannesburg in 2016 to pursue her music career. She signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2016 and achieved recognition in the same year following the release of her hit single "Amazulu", which was nominated for several music awards.
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Cassie Kozyrkov
- Occupations
- computer scientiststatisticiandata scientist
- Biography
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Cassie Kozyrkov is a South African data scientist and statistician. She served as Chief Decision Scientist at Google and founded Decision Intelligence.
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Berita
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsongwriterrecord producermusician
- Biography
-
Gugulethu Khumalo, best known by her stage name Berita, is a Zimbabwean-born singer, songwriter and music producer. Her music is a combination of soul music containing elements from Afro Jazz, contemporary pop influences as well as South African dance music. She is the owner of the independent record label Assali Music. She is also the founder of the Women of Music Business (WOMB), a pan African women empowerment organisation in the music industry.
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Kevin Paul
- Occupations
- swimmerpara swimmer
- Biography
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Kevin Paul is a South African Paralympic swimmer. Competing in the SB9-class 100 m breaststroke he won gold medals at the 2008 and 2016 Paralympics and a silver medal at the 2012 London Game.
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Cedric Frolick
- Occupations
- teacheranti-apartheid activistpolitician
- Biography
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Cedric Thomas Frolick, is the current House Chairperson: Committees, Oversight and ICT in the National Assembly of Parliament for the Republic of South Africa. A teacher, politician, anti-apartheid activist. He retired from teaching in 1999 and subsequently became a politician in the National Assembly. On 18 November 2010, the ANC appointed him as the House Chairperson responsible for Committees, ICT and Oversight.
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Brian Skosana
- Occupations
- rugby league playerrugby union player
- Biography
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Mthangala Brian Skosana is a former South African professional rugby union player, who last played with the SWD Eagles. His regular position is centre or wing.
Nelson Mandela University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Bird Street | Design, Fine Arts, Music |
|---|---|
| Campus : George | Accountancy, Economics, Management, Marketing |
| Campus : Missionvale | Accountancy, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Finance, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Science Education, Special Education, Tourism, Transport Management |
| Campus : Second Avenue | Business Administration, Fashion Design, Textile Design |
| Faculty : Business and Economic Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Curriculum, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Marketing, Statistics, Taxation, Tourism, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Education | Business Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology | Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Environmental Studies, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geology, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | NMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC); South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) |
| Motto | For Tomorrow |
| Colors | navy blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Way Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, 6001 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |