Nelson Mandela University, NMU Admission Requirements 2022

Here is the admission/ entry requirement to Nelson Mandela University for the year 2022 admission. This is the official admission requirement into NMU.

There is a minimum requirement for every course at Nelson Mandela University, all students seeking admission must meet these requirements. Nelson Mandela University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across many faculties, this article contains all the information you need before you apply to NMU.

If you have been searching for NMU admission requirements, you are finally at the right place.

 

NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Below are the requirements applicants must meet before they can be considered for admission at Nelson Mandela University, NMU.

• The table below explains how well you will need to do in your school subjects to meet the minimum entry requirements for each type of qualification.
• It is important to note that the table refers to minimum entry requirements.
• The university may add additional requirements for specific programmes.

Qualification	Minimum Statutory Entry Requirement
Higher Certificate	Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, together with any other university requirements.
Diploma	Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.
Bachelors Degree	Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.

Designated subjects

According to the Government Gazette Notice No.165 No. 41473 dated March 2018, the list of designated subjects has been revoked with immediate effect. Subsequent to this announcement, the revised admission requirements for degree entry as pertaining to Nelson Mandela University, are further explained below:

• Applicants must meet the minimum statutory entry requirements for each type of qualification they wish to apply for as stated above.
• The University may add additional subject-specific requirements for certain qualifications.
• Applicants will still need to comply with the Admission Point Score (APS), subject-specific level(s) set for specific subjects which may be required for certain qualifications, and/or fall within the APS testing band before a final decision will be made of the outcome of his/her application.
• Any recognised 20-credit NSC subject combinations (dependant on school capacity) can be used towards applying for degree studies (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), provided that each of these four subjects is also passed on a level 4 (50-59%) or higher.

How to calculate your Admission Point Score (APS)

• The APS system allocates point values to the levels of achievement obtained for your matric subjects.
• Write down your relevant NSC subjects and the levels obtained.
• Allocate points according to the table below.
• Add up the number of points you have to calculate your APS.
• Alternatively, use the nmu online APS calculator

Table A: School Performance Score (SPS)

NSC	NSC %	APS	APS Percentage
		8	90 -100 %
7	80 -100 %	7	80 -89 %
6	70 -79 %	6	70 -79 %
5	60 -69 %	5	60 -69 %
4	50 -59 %	4	50 -59 %
3	40 -49 %	3	40 -49 %
2	30 -39 %	2	30 -39 %
1	0 -29 %	0	0 -29 %

Example 1

To enrol for the Diploma (Analytical Chemistry) you need an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34, as well as a National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass in Mathematics & Physical Science on at least a level 4 (50 – 59 %).

 

NSC Subject	NSC %	Level	APS Points allocated
English	65 %	5	5
Xhosa	60 %	5	5
Mathematics	70 %	6	6
Geography	55 %	4	4
History	80 %	7	7
Life Orientation	74 %	6	6
Physical Science	71 %	6	6
Admission Point Score	39

This applicant has met the minimum requirements for admission to the Diploma (Analytical Chemistry).

Example 2

To enrol for the BCom (Accounting) you need an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 38, as well as four subjects from the designated list and a pass in Mathematics on at least level 5 (60 69 %).

 

Matric Subject	NSC %	Level	APS Points Allocated
English	70 %	6	6
Afrikaans	80 %	7	7
Mathematics	69 %	5	5
Accounting	65 %	5	5
Life Orientation	60 %	5	5
Physical Science	74 %	6	6
Life Sciences	81 %	7	7
Admission Point Score	41

This student has met the minimum admission requirements for the BCom (Accounting) programme.

Additional requirements

In addition to the minimum APS requirement, additional subject requirements have been set. These include:

1. Mathematics: This is required for certain programmes. Only performance in the core Mathematics topics (papers 1 and 2) will be used when making admission decisions. However, school learners are encouraged to also take the optional Mathematics topics. In certain programmes, applicants who have Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics may be admitted to a programme where a Mathematics entry requirement has been set. In this instance, additional modules may be added to the programme, which may extend the length of the programme.
2. Mathematical Literacy: In view of the importance of quantitative literacy for success at Higher Education studies, a minimum of a 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy is preferred for likely admission to National Higher Certificate and National Diploma programmes and a 4 (50-59%) for likely admission to degree programmes where Mathematics is not a requirement unless otherwise indicated.