NMMU 2026 Admission / Application Procedure

APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC ADMISSION: 2026 JANUARY INTAKE

Online applications for NMMU’s 2026 January intake will open in April. In order to ensure adequate time for processing, testing, portfolios, interviews and planning by NMMU and yourself, applications for admission in 2026 should be submitted before 1 August 2026. In addition, places for some qualifications are limited; it is therefore in your best interest to submit your application early.

View the list of programmes that are now FULL for 2026

POSTGRADUATES

Master’s and doctoral degrees by research candidates can apply at any time of the year – application is free. Postgraduate applicants must also complete the relevant Postgraduate form (U24) in addition to the standard Postgraduate application form.

 

• Make sure you have paid the Application fee (international students only), before submitting your application form (see below for methods of payment).
• Your application form must be accompanied by:
• (i) a certified copy of your final Grade 11 report and;
• (ii) a most recent Grade 12  (June/Sept) report (No March results), or if you have already passed the matriculation examination, a certified copy of your matriculation certificate, or results as well as certified copies of diploma/degree certificates and academic records for postgraduate applications,
• (iii) a certified copy of your ID/Passport,
• (iv) a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
• (v) declaration by your parent / legal guardian / surety if you are a dependent, or currently at school, or studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the university.

• Either an acknowledgement letter or outcome of your admission will be sent to you within 10 working days during April to June. During the period leading up to the closing dates stipulated above the turnaround time will be 14 – 20 working days.
• If your admissions points and school subjects do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme, you may be requested to write an access assessment test.
• Some programmes have additional selection requirements; please consult the Undergraduate Guide for your specific faculty:

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Business & Economic Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment & IT

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Science

George Campus

• You may track the status of your application.
• The outcome of your application will be conveyed to you via sms, or a letter posted to your postal address. Please ensure that we have your correct cell phone number.
• If you are provisionally admitted you will receive an Orientation Booklet together with registration information in November/December.
• Final acceptance is subject to your final NSC results meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen programme.
• You can use one of the following methods to pay application fees:
  • Money order (purchased at a post office)
  • Postal order (purchased at a post office)
  • Cheque. The cheque must be crossed and marked “not transferable”.
  • Cashiers: payment can be made personally at the university.
  • Please do not send cash in the post.

NMMU Banking Account Details

Bank: Standard Bank
Branch code: 051001
Account No.: 080263011
Reference: Write the word: Application and your name

Fax payment receipt to: 041 504 4722
Please attach a copy of the direct deposit or proof of payment to your application form.

Allow three working days for processing. Also keep a copy of the direct deposit or proof of payment should be in your possession at all times.

Postal Orders

Clearly indicate the following on the postal or money order or on the back of your cheque:

• Your full initials and surname
• Write the words: “payment of application fees”
• Payable to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The original money or postal order or cheque must be stapled to your application form.

Application fees are non-refundable. Payment of application fees does not guarantee entry to the university. Please do not send cash in the post.