Nelson Mandela University application 2027: dates, fee and links
Opening and closing dates, the application fee and the official links, read from Nelson Mandela’s own pages. Some details could not be confirmed and are marked.
Nelson Mandela applications for 2027 at a glance
For the 2027 intake at Nelson Mandela University, applications opened 13 April 2026; the closing date is 30 September 2026 (late applications (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad)). We read this on the university’s own pages on 11 November 2026.
These are the 2027 intake figures. Most 2027 windows have closed, and universities usually publish the next dates from about April, so treat this as a guide to timing.
Key dates
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | 13 April 2026 |
| Closing date | 30 September 2026 (late applications (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad)) |
| MBChB, Nursing, Nursing Extended, BPharm and BRad (Diagnostic) | 30 June 2026 |
| Early applications (excluding those programmes) | 3 August 2026 |
| International students | 30 September 2026 |
| Student accommodation | 30 September 2026 |
Some programmes close earlier than the general date. Read the university’s page for the programme you want.
Application fee
The closing dates page gives R500 for international applications. It does not state a fee for South African applicants.
Other amounts the page lists: International applications R 500.
Never pay a person or an agency to apply for you. Pay only through the university’s own system.
What to prepare
Most universities ask for similar things. Use this as a starting list and then check the list on the university’s own page.
- Your ID document or passport.
- Your latest school results: Grade 11 results if you are in Grade 12, or your matric certificate if you have finished school.
- A working email address and cellphone number that only you use.
- Certified copies of any tertiary results if you have studied before.
- Your fee payment details, if the university charges a fee.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the admission requirements for the programme you want on the Nelson Mandela application page.
- Check the closing date for that programme. The general closing date we read is 30 September 2026.
- Apply on the Nelson Mandela online application.
- Check whether a fee applies, and keep proof of any payment.
- Upload your documents, then check your email and the application status page regularly.
- Accept or decline any offer before the date in the offer letter.
Admission points and selection
Final acceptance is decided by an "Applicant Score", subject requirements and availability of places. The university says meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Source: university page. For a standard-scale estimate see the APS calculator, and remember it may not match this university’s method.
Funding and costs
The application fee is only the first cost. For bursaries and loans, ask the Nelson Mandela financial aid office, and read our NSFAS application guide. To add up several applications use the application planner, and to plan the cost of a degree use the university cost planner.
Where this information came from
Everything above was read on Nelson Mandela’s own web pages on 11 November 2026. These links open in a new tab and leave MoneyMzansi.
- www.mandela.ac.za/Study-at-Mandela/Application/Closing-dates
- www.mandela.ac.za/Study-at-Mandela/Application/Apply-undergraduate
- www.mandela.ac.za/getmedia/a2444ae4-f32e-458e-ad9a-ebfa6c7864e7/01guidelines?disposition=attachment
Pages on other sites can change without notice. This page is not run by the university.
Other universities
See every university side by side on the university applications page.
Questions people ask
When do Nelson Mandela applications close?
For the 2027 intake the closing date we read was 30 September 2026 (late applications (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad)). Some programmes close earlier, so check the page for yours.
How much does it cost to apply to Nelson Mandela?
We could not confirm the fee. Check the official Nelson Mandela site, and never pay an agent.
Where do I apply to Nelson Mandela?
Use the university’s own link: https://www.mandela.ac.za/Study-at-Mandela/Application/Apply-undergraduate.
Does an APS guarantee me a place at Nelson Mandela?
No. An admission points score is only one part of selection. Programmes have their own requirements and limited places.
General information, not advice, and not run by the university. Check the official site before you apply or pay. Read the full disclaimer.