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The International Student Support Services Office is there to ensure that all international students are provided with necessary support for the duration of their studies at the Nelson Mandela University.


The International Student Support Office is located on the South Campus Building 87 and is responsible for:

  • Advising prospective international applicants about qualifications offerings at the Nelson Mandela University and all legal requirements for admitted international applicants when registering with the university.
  • Aiding and guiding on the application process.
  • Assisting with compliance related issues which include Temporary Visas and Medical aid requirements.
  • Provide international immigration compliance clearance to:   https://international.mandela.ac.za/Student-Support/Student-Support-Home  admitted international students for registration.
  • Liaise with prospective international students, current international students, and faculties.
  • Liaise with all South African Missions (Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates, Trade Missions) and the South African Department of Home Affairs within the Republic of South Africa.
  • Social integrate through orientation and student activities.
  • Provide welfare services.
 
 
 
 

PRE-REGISTRATION IMPORTANT NOTICE


International students are required to obtain both financial and immigration compliant clearance prior to registering with the university.
 
 

International compliance clearance will commence on Wednesday, 07 January 2026. You are therefore, urged to forward your request for international compliance clearance by e-mail to immigration@mandela.ac.za

In the subject of your request please make mention of your student number and then attach each document type individually e.g. passport page, visa, medical aid membership certificate/confirmation and Asylum/Refugee.

 
We believe you are ready to begin or continue with your South African study experience!
for any other queries
or call us on: +27 (0) 41 504 2161 and one of our Student Advisors will assist with all of your queries.
 
 
 
 



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