Overview
Founded in 2005, the Nelson Mandela University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Port Elizabeth (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. This institution also has a branch campus in George and Southern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this South African higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Nelson Mandela University  |
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| Acronym | NMU |
| Founded | 2005 Merger between University of Port Elizabeth (1964), Port Elizabeth Technikon and Vista University (1981) |
| Motto | Change the World |
| Colours | Navy blue and yellow |
| Mascot | Diba the dolphin |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 77000, Mandela University Port Elizabeth 6031 Eastern Cape South Africa |
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+27 (41) 504 1111 |
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+27 (41) 583 3644 |
| Other locations | George and Southern Cape |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Nelson Mandela University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Nelson Mandela University's Facebook page
Nelson Mandela University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Nelson Mandela University's YouTube channel
Nelson Mandela University's Instagram page
Nelson Mandela University's main LinkedIn profile
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