Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

BSc with majors in Physics and Computer Science or Computer Science & Information Systems.

Faculty: Science | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

With majors chosen from Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics. The following curriculum is a recommended programme for the BSc degree in the Faculty of Science. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 368 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Computer Scientist, Information Systems Engineer, Multimedia Practitioner, Software Developer, IT Specialist.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 410. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410. NSC achievement rating of at least 65% for Mathematics. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008 Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale. Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C. Minimum English first Language HG=E or English second Language HG=D.

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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