Nelson Mandela Universiteit (Afrikaans) | |
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| Motto | Change the world |
| Type | Public university |
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| Chairperson | Nozipho January-Bardill |
| Chancellor | Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Sibongile Muthwa |
Administrative staff | 4,063 |
| Students | 28,000 |
| Undergraduates | 23,500 |
| Postgraduates | 4,500 |
| Location | 34°00′32″S 25°40′12″E / 34.009°S 25.67°E |
| Campus | 6 Suburban, 1 Urban and 1 Countryside |
| Newspaper | MadibazNews |
| Colours | Blue White Yellow |
| Nickname | Madibaz |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Diba the Dolphin |
| Website | www |
Nelson Mandela University, formerly Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, is a public university in South Africa. Established in 2005, it comprises the former University of Port Elizabeth, the Port Elizabeth Technikon and Vista University's Port Elizabeth campus. This university has its main administration in the coastal city of Gqeberha.
Nelson Mandela University 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. It is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. The university has seven campuses – six in Gqeberha and one in George. The main campus of the university is the South Campus. Students at Nelson Mandela University can study towards a diploma or a degree up to doctoral level. A number of courses include workplace experience as part of the curriculum at Nelson Mandela University. English is the university's medium of instruction.