Nelson Mandela University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1764 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #31 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #12 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #105 of 1,053 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 89 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 10,150 scientific papers with 126,914 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Nelson Mandela University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 | 7 |
| 2003 | 20 | 105 |
| 2004 | 15 | 81 |
| 2005 | 104 | 145 |
| 2006 | 169 | 280 |
| 2007 | 153 | 559 |
| 2008 | 215 | 853 |
| 2009 | 214 | 1205 |
| 2010 | 268 | 1745 |
| 2011 | 484 | 2320 |
| 2012 | 456 | 2907 |
| 2013 | 508 | 3786 |
| 2014 | 548 | 4382 |
| 2015 | 584 | 5074 |
| 2016 | 611 | 5636 |
| 2017 | 573 | 6479 |
| 2018 | 680 | 7977 |
| 2019 | 796 | 11264 |
| 2020 | 920 | 14817 |
| 2021 | 910 | 16601 |
| 2022 | 978 | 18172 |
| 2023 | 858 | 20309 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 10,000-13,500 per annum; Honours and postgraduate, 1,300-7,500 per module (ZAR) |
|---|
Nelson Mandela University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 |
| Master of Technology | Accountancy, Agriculture, Architecture, Biomedicine, Ceramic Art, Chemistry, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Forestry, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Radiology, Textile Design |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law, Social Work, Sports, Statistics, Taxation, Tourism, Zoology |
| Doctor of Technology | Agriculture, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Human Resources |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Afrikaans, Anthropology, Architecture, Business Administration, Development Studies, Dutch, Education, Engineering, Finance, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Technology, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Religious Studies, Sociology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, 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 most recently played for Northamptonshire in English county cricket.
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Amanda Black
- Occupations
- recording artistsinger-songwriter
- 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 career in music. She signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2016 and achieved recognition in 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 scientistdata scientiststatistician
- Biography
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Cassie Kozyrkov is a South African data scientist and statistician. She worked at Google in Developer Relations team and with Decision Intelligence.
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Kevin Paul
- Occupations
- para swimmerswimmer
- 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
- politician
- 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 union playerrugby league player
- Biography
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Mthangala Brian Skosana is a South African professional rugby union player, currently playing 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, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Economics, Environmental Management, Forestry, Management, Marketing, Natural Resources, Tourism, Wood Technology |
| 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 : Arts | Afrikaans, Anthropology, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Bible, Ceramic Art, Christian Religious Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Design, Dutch, English, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, French, Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, Jazz and Popular Music, Journalism, Management, Media Studies, Music, Music Education, Musicology, Peace and Disarmament, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations, Singing, Sociology, Textile Design, Textile Technology |
| 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 Information 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, Midwifery, Nephrology, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Sports, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law, Taxation, Tourism |
| Faculty : Science | Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Leather Techniques, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Sports, Statistics, Textile Technology, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | NMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC); Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training |
| Motto | Change the World |
| Colors | navy blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 77000 Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 6031 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |