| 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 |
| 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 2025/2026 | No charge |
| International manual and online | Annually | R500.00 | |
| 2023 | Online applications | Closing date 5 August 2025/2026 | No charge |
| International manual and online | Annually | R500.00 |
For specific residence fees, please download the Student Accounts Guide.
Please note an application fee of R500.00 needs to be submitted with all applications.
You may pay your application fee by bank transfer or online credit card payment. (see details below)
All current fees brochures are attached to the right column.
APPLICATION FEE BANKING DETAILS:
Use the banking details below for paying your application fee only:
Account Name: Nelson Mandela University – Main
Bank Name: Stanley Street
Bank Address: Rink Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Internet Banking Code: 051001
Account Number: 080263011
Bank Swift Code: SBZA ZAJJ
Reference: 5350 4605 & Student Name
Please email a copy of the deposit slip to: intfees@mandela.ac.za
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
Online credit card payments may be made via the following secured link ONLY if you have applied to Nelson Mandela University via the online process.
Click to pay via payment gateway
Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, send your application form to intfees@mandela.ac.za, with the subject: “Process application for online payment”. We will allocate a student number so you may make your payment online.
FOR SECURITY REASONS, MANUAL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Please email a copy of the deposit slip to: intfees@mandela.ac.za
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