Postgraduate Funding Opportunities at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, 2020/2021

  •  PhD, Master
  •  01-Jan-2020
  •   South Africa
  • $$  Varying from R 1,500 to R700,000

If you would like to apply for postgraduate study in South Africa you may wish to consider the Postgraduate Funding Opportunities at Nelson Mandela University for the academic year 2020-2021.

Whether applicants are from South Africa, other parts of Africa or overseas, and also in any discipline is eligible to apply for this funded education.

NMU is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. A number of courses include workplace experience as part of the curriculum at the university.

Why at Nelson Mandela University? At the university, students can study towards a diploma or a degree up to doctoral level qualifications. They offer a diverse range of life-changing educational experiences for a better world.

Nelson Mandela University Information

Nelson Mandela University Grants

Postgraduate Funding Opportunities at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, 2020/2021 Founded in 2005, Nelson Mandela University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Port Elizabeth (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): George, Southern Cape. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 14 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this South African higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: Domestic and International Students are particularly welcome.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The studentships are available for Postgraduate Honors, Masters or Doctoral degree candidates into the various programs offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: The grant is available to applicants who are from South Africa, other parts of Africa or abroad and also wish to obtain a postgraduate Honors, Masters or Doctorate degree in any discipline.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To take advantage of this program, aspirants must have to apply for admission to this university. After taking admission applicants have to meet the general entry requirements of the university and apply for bursary/scholarship opportunities.
  • Admission Requirements: When you are ready to prepare your application, you will need to check out the admission requirements page.
  • Supporting Documents: For external bursary/applications, an official academic record (on Nelson Mandela University letterhead) must be attached. Should any qualification have been obtained at another university, the relevant academic records must accompany the application form.
  • Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Benefits: The Nelson Mandela University provides a varying award amount from R 1,500 to R700,000.

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