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Key NMU 2026 Application Dates and Deadlines

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has officially announced the application deadlines for the 2026 academic year. These deadlines apply to all applicants, whether pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. Late applications will only be considered if space is still available in the chosen program.

Prospective students who wish to study at NMU are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to secure their spot.

The NMU online application portal will open on April 1st and close at the end of September in the year preceding the intended study year. Applicants are advised not to wait until the last minute to submit their applications, as their preferred course may be filled.

Nelson Mandela University is a highly sought-after institution, and students who have recently graduated from high school or Grade 12 are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to apply.

When to Apply for Admission at NMU for 2026

The application dates and deadlines for the 2026 academic year at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) are outlined in the table below. Prospective students are encouraged to review the table carefully, as late applications are only accepted if spaces remain in the program after the listed deadlines.

Available Programs	Application Deadlines
Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic)	April 1 to June 30, 2025
Early applications (excluding MBChB & BRad)	April 1 to August 1, 2025
Late applications (excluding MBChB & BRad)	April 1 to September 30, 2025
International student applications (excluding MBChB)	April 1 to September 30, 2025
MBChB	April 1 to June 30, 2025
NBT (if applicable)	April 1 to July 31, 2025

NMU Application Documents and Submission Deadlines for 2026

The following documents are required to be submitted to Nelson Mandela University (NMU) by all applicants before the course application deadline. Missing documents must be uploaded by the deadline to avoid application rejection.

Undergraduate Applicants:

A verified copy of your Grade 11 final test results, or
A certified copy of your most recent Grade 12 exam results (June/September only), or
A certified copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have completed Grade 12, and
Certified copies of any diplomas/degrees, academic records, and certificates of conduct earned at other institutions, and
A certified copy of your ID (or birth certificate if you are awaiting your ID), and
A certified copy of your parent/legal guardian/surety’s ID, and
A declaration from your parent/legal guardian/surety if you are a dependent, currently enrolled in school, studying at a tertiary institution, or recently left school and do not have permanent employment.

Postgraduate Applicants:

A certified copy of your matriculation/school leaving certificate, and
Certified copies of your diplomas/degrees, academic records, and certificates of conduct, and
A certified copy of your ID, and
A certified copy of your parent/legal guardian/surety’s ID, and
A declaration from your parent/legal guardian/surety if you are a dependent, studying at a higher education institution, or do not have permanent employment, and
A completed postgraduate (U24) application form.

International Applicants:

Proof of application fee payment, and
An unexpired passport (valid for at least 3 months from the application date).

Uploading Online Documents:

Each document must be scanned individually and uploaded according to the specified uploading certificate code.
All documents must be scanned in one of the following formats: TIFF, PDF, JPG, or GIF.
The maximum file size for each scanned document is 2MB.

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