Bachelor of Information Technology at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

The purpose of this programme is to develop Information Technology Professionals that are capable of identifying opportunities for the design of software and IT solutions to improve industry and society. This is accomplished by applying their system evaluation, consultancy, project management, programming and data and process modelling skills. In this programme students are exposed to IT environments for Health Informatics, Manufacturing or Marine Engineering.

Faculty: Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The purpose of this qualification is to develop Information Technology Professionals that are able to identify opportunities for the design of software and IT solutions that improve both industry and society. This is accomplished through the use of their technical skills in data process modelling, system evaluation as well as consultancy and project management skills. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 360 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Information Systems Engineer, Information Technologist, Software Developer, IT Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 370. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370. NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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