

Nelson Mandela University Rankings 2026
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- Nelson Mandela University Ranking
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- Nelson Mandela University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
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A popular option for Indian students planning to study in South Africa, Nelson Mandela University is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how Nelson Mandela University is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks Nelson Mandela University at #866 globally and #3 in South Africa. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #799 and has remained unchanged when compared with its 2024 national rank of #3. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in Nelson Mandela University, the global standing of Nelson Mandela University is #1259 for 2025, which is improved trend when compared with 2024 which is #1268.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US News | 1243 | 1268 | 1259 | Not Ranked |
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World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#826THE Ranking
#1201US News Ranking
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Nelson Mandela UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 1243 | 1268 | 1259 |
Nelson Mandela UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2026 |
|---|---|
| University | 1201 |
| Arts and Humanities | 601 |
| Engineering | 1001 |
| Life Sciences | 601 |
| Medicine and Health | 1001 |
| PG Business and Economics | 1001 |
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Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
There are above 80+ societies that are available for Indian students at NMU. These societies are divided into 3 categories such as Academic Societies, Developmental Societies and Religious Societies.
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Among many university in South Africa, NMU has 30,000+ international students who study here. These students come from various countries from all over world. Within total population of students at this uni, there are 5%+ foreign students.
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
There are few Nelson Mandela University accomplishments make it great university. The university is ranked #2 in South Africa by Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026. This shows that the university is considered really good in the country. Furthermore, South Africa as a city has a rich history and diver
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
As per unofficial sources, the acceptance rate of Nelson Mandela University is around 50-60%. The university is bit selective for admission with this acceptance rate. This shows that the university is selective at the time of admission. Indian students should have a good academic record to study at
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Nelson Mandela University ranking in the world is above 1000 by some ranking bodies. It ranks at #1201–1500 in world by THE Rankings 2026. Whereas, in US News Ranking, NMU ranks at #1259 in 2026. According to Shiksha rankings, the university ranks #819 in the world.
K
Contributor-Level 10
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