If you’ve applied to Nelson Mandela University (NMU) for the 2026 academic year, you can now check your application status online. NMU offers a user-friendly online tool that allows all prospective students to monitor their admission status from anywhere, at any time.
NMU 2026 Application Timeline
- Applications Opened: April 2025
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
After submitting your application, it’s important to track your status regularly to stay updated on the outcome.
How to Check Your Nelson Mandela University Application Status
Follow these simple steps to check if you’ve been accepted:
Step 1: Go to the NMU Application Status Page
👉 Click here to check your NMU application status
Step 2: Enter Your Student Number
You will need to enter the student number you received after submitting your application.
Step 3: View Your Application Outcome
Once submitted, you’ll be able to see the status of your application, including:
- Whether it’s still being processed
- If it has been provisionally accepted
- Or if it has been fully admitted
🔍 What Your Application Status Could Mean
- Under Review / Pending – NMU is assessing your application
- Provisionally Accepted – You meet initial requirements; final results or documents may still be needed
- Admitted – You’ve been offered a place in your chosen programme
- Declined – You did not meet the programme requirements
Application Tips
- Make sure all documents (ID, Grade 11/12 results, proof of payment) have been uploaded
- Use the correct student number for tracking
- Check your email and SMS for updates from NMU’s Admissions Office
Why Study at Nelson Mandela University?
Located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), NMU is known for its diverse academic offerings in:
- Education
- Law
- Science
- Health Sciences
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Business and Economic Sciences
- and many more
The university is committed to transformation, social justice, and academic excellence.
Track your NMU 2026 application status now: https://www.mandela.ac.za/General/Admission-status