Study at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Port Elizabeth is a major city on the Indian Ocean in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Known as the “Friendly City” for its hospitality, the city is a good example of the diversity of the new South Africa.

NMMU is an engaging, people-centered university located in the crossroads of diverse communities. Focused on promoting internationalization and fostering multiethnic and multicultural understanding, NMMU is an ideal site for students interested in the fields of international relations, education, political science, or English.


Photo by Golda Sharpe, Summer 2006.

Program Highlights

  • Learn in a friendly, mid-size city in close proximity to wild game parks and natural reserves.
  • Experience the “Rainbow Nation” in a beachfront atmosphere.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in South Africa.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
City of Port Elizabeth
Language of Instruction
English
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – February to June
Semester II – July to December
Specialties
International relations, education, political science, literature, and general liberal arts
Housing
On-campus or off-campus student residences
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in South Africa. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.75, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Spring 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3551 and non-residents were charged $6533. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at NMMU students must complete the following two applications: