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Admission Requirements to study at Nelson Mandela University

Admission Requirements to study at Nelson Mandela University.

Local or international students looking forward to applying study at Nelson Mandela University, would need to meet the minimum requirements of the course they are applying. The eligibility criteria required, entry or admission requirements for students in order to apply for a particular course may vary per course.

As a general guide, students should present the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the Nelson Mandela University.

You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at Nelson Mandela University.

  • The table below explains how well you will need to do in your school subjects to meet the minimum statutory requirements for each qualification level (Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree)
  • The university has also set its own additional minimum entry requirements.
  • Please note that the achievement of the minimum statutory entry requirements does not necessarily guarantee you admission to any programme or field of study at this University.
QualificationMinimum Statutory Entry Requirement
Higher CertificatePass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, together with any other university requirements.
DiplomaPass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.
Bachelors DegreePass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.

*(LOTL) Language of Teaching & Learning, which is English at Nelson Mandela University.

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