How to apply to NMU online

Applications to Nelson Mandela University are handled by Nelson Mandela University's own official application portal. Here is the step-by-step path - what to do, what you need, the fee, and the deadline. NMU is application fee (confirm on the official site).

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Open the www.mandela.ac.za portal

Applications to NMU are made through Nelson Mandela University's own official application portal. Go to www.mandela.ac.za and create your applicant profile with your ID number and contact details.

Choose your programme(s)

Search for the qualification you want at NMU and add it to your application. Add a backup choice if the portal allows it. Each programme on AskSmarty shows its code and entry requirements.

Upload your documents

Upload a certified copy of your ID, your latest results or final matric certificate, and any programme-specific documents. Have clear scans ready before you start.

Pay the application fee

NMU is application fee (confirm on the official site). Pay on the official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Keep your proof of payment.

Submit before the deadline

Submit your application before the closing date (around 30 September 2026 for 2027; NMU keeps a late-application window to around 30 September 2026, but MBChB, BPharm and BRad close around 30 June 2026 with no late applications.). Dates can change and vary by programme, so confirm on www.mandela.ac.za. Spaces fill before deadlines, so apply early, then track your status.

Common questions

Through Nelson Mandela University's own official application portal. The official portal is www.mandela.ac.za - apply only there. AskSmarty links to it but never processes applications or takes payment.

NMU is application fee (confirm on the official site). The fee is paid to the institution on its official portal. Late or walk-in applications sometimes cost more.

A certified copy of your ID, your latest school results (or final matric certificate), and any documents the specific programme asks for. Prepare clear scans before you begin.

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AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by NMU or the CAO. Always confirm fees, documents, and dates on www.mandela.ac.za before applying. We never take payment.