Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela Universiteit (Afrikaans)
Former names	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University University of Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Technikon Vista University Saasveld Forestry College
Motto	Change the world
Type	Public university
Established	1882 (Port Elizabeth Art School) 2005 (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)[1]
Affiliation	IAU AAU HESA ACU
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	Summerstrand, Gqeberha and Saasveld, George, South Africa 34°00′32″S 25°40′12″E / 34.009°S 25.67°E / -34.009; 25.67
Campus	6 Suburban, 1 Urban and 1 Countryside
Newspaper	MadibazNews
Colours	Blue   White   Yellow
Nickname	Madibaz
Sporting affiliations	FNB Varsity Cup Varsity Sports Football Challenge
Mascot	Diba the Dolphin
Website	www.mandela.ac.za

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.