Opportunities for Nelson Mandela University students

 

Dear Student

Thank you for showing interest in the study abroad opportunity. Please fill in the attached application form and attach / provide the necessary documents as outlined in the document.

Why study abroad?

• This is the best time of your life to study overseas, a window of opportunity
• Broaden your horizons; it is an amazing & life changing experience
• Studying overseas makes you see your everyday world in a whole new light
• Students who study abroad return home with a more open minded perspective toward other cultures
• Grab the opportunity to learn a new language
• Learn about new cultures
• Enhance your employment prospects. In this globalized world there is a growing necessity for international experience in the workplace.

Things to remember:

• Have you filled in all the forms & provided all the information required (Your letter of application is an essential part)?
• Have you looked at websites of the partner universities, are you being proactive in finding information?
• Remember you pay your fees as per normal to NMMU during your time overseas & you must have the cost of the balance of your flight as well as pocket money for your time there. Resourceful students do not make this a barrier or road block to taking up this opportunity
• After you have sent a completed application we will evaluate it, short list the candidates & then interview selected applicants. WE will contact you DO NOT contact us please.

Application Deadlines:

For First Semester 2016: 31 August 2015

For Second Semester 2016: 31 March 2016

We look forward to getting your completed application!

If are an NMMU student and would like to find out more about Studying Abroad contact Johan Van Rensburg, johannes.vanrensburg2@nmmu.ac.za