Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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Former names
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University of Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth Technikon, Vista University PE campus and Saasveld Forestry College |
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| Motto | For Tomorrow |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1 January 2005 (merger of existing institutions) |
| Chancellor | Santie Botha |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Derrick Schwartz |
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Administrative staff
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4,000 |
| Students | 27,000 |
| Undergraduates | 23,000 |
| Postgraduates | 4,000 |
| Location |
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape and George, Western Cape, South Africa 34°00′32″S 25°40′12″E / 34.009°S 25.67°ECoordinates: 34°00′32″S 25°40′12″E / 34.009°S 25.67°E |
| Campus | 5 in Port Elizabeth and 1 in George |
| Colours | Navy blue and white with a touch of dark red |
| Sports | FNB Varsity Cup, Varsity Sports Football challenge |
| Nickname | Madibaz |
| Mascot | Diba the dolphin |
| Affiliations | IAU, AAU, HESA, ACU |
| Website | nmmu |
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is a South African university with its main administration in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. NMMU 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. The University draws international students from all over the world. There are over 3,000 international students, including students from the United States, France, China, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom and many African countries.
NMMU is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. The University has six campuses – five in Port Elizabeth and one in George. The main campus of the university is South Campus. Students at NMMU can study towards a diploma or a degree up to doctoral level qualifications. A number of courses include workplace experience as part of the curriculum at NMMU. English is the university's medium of instruction.
Plans for NMMU where first revealed in 2002, by then Minister of Education, Kader Asmal. The proposal was a part of larger plan to restructure higher education in South Africa. The first step in the merger came with the incorporation of Vista PE by UPE on January 2, 2004 followed by the merger of PE Technikon and UPE on January 1, 2005.
NMMU was formed in 2005 through the merger of the Port Elizabeth Technikon, and the University of Port Elizabeth. In 2004, prior to the merger, UPE had taken control of the Port Elizabeth Campus of Vista University. PE Technikon had a satellite campus in George, which was also merged. The first Chancellor of the university was Chief Justice Pius Langa and Justice Ronnie Pillay was the first Chairperson of Council. Dr Rolf Stumpf was the first Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of the university, who was then succeeded by Professor Derrick Swartz on January 1, 2008.
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