Nelson Mandela University Online Application fee

General financial information

Before registering as a student, you need to determine whether or not you will have sufficient funds to finance your studies. In addition to the actual study programme/module fees, you should also budget for books, equipment, transport, accommodation and general living expenses which are excluded from your tuition fees.

Cost of a qualification

The cost of qualification usually depends on your choice of modules that make up the qualification. You can create a personal free estimate by selecting your qualification on this page, viewing the Qualification Details page and selecting the Create Personal Fee Estimation button.

Financial assistance

Before registering as a student, you need to determine whether or not you will have sufficient funds to finance your studies. In addition to the actual course/module fees, you should also provide for books, equipment, transport, accommodation and general living expenses.

Nelson Mandela University offers financial assistance to full-time students in the form of bursaries, merit awards, scholarships and study loans (see downloadable documents below). Assistance is based on financial needs as well as academic excellence and sporting achievements. These awards will not necessarily cover all costs, and cannot be granted to all candidates who apply. Nelson Mandela University also provides financial assistance in collaboration with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for financially needy students. More detailed information can be obtained from:

Financial assistance

Financial Aid & Bursaries – https://finaid.mandela.ac.za/

Please note that fees and conditions are determined by NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY Council and are subject to change without prior notice.

2022 down-payments

Amounts payable before registration

PROGRAMME	FULL TIME	PART TIME
Degree programmes, Postgraduate diplomas and related Occasional studies (BTech / Adv Dip / Masters / Doctorates)	R 8 500	R 4 900
Diploma / Certificate programmes and related Occasional studies	R 6 000	R 4 200
Medical degree (inclusive of device and non-tuition fee levies)	R 22 900	N/A
RESIDENCES (Students at all campuses)	R 6 200	N/A
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS	100% upfront	100% upfront

APPLICATION FEES PAYABLE

2022	Online applications	Closing date 3 August 2020	No charge
2022	International manual and online	Annually	R500.00
2023	Online applications	Closing date 5 August 2021	No charge
2023	International manual and online	Annually	R500.00