NMMU – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is a South African university with its main administration in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. NMMU was founded through a merger of three institutions in January 2005, but its history dates back to 1882, with the foundation of the Port Elizabeth Art School. The University draws over 3000 international students from all over the world.

NMMU is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. The University has six campuses – five in Port Elizabeth and one in George. The main campus of the university is South Campus. Students at NMMU can study towards a diploma or a degree up to doctoral level qualifications. A number of courses include workplace experience as part of the curriculum at NMMU. English is the university’s medium of instruction.

Administrative staff: 4,000

Students: 27,000
Undergraduates: 23,000
Postgraduates: 4,000