Student Records

The Student Records and Registration Section at Nelson Mandela University offers the services listed below.

Should you wish to make use of these services please note that you will require:

• A copy of your identity document if you are using a private or business email account
• A completed consent form when third parties request certain information of students

Study records

Consult the procedure to receive an academic record document.

We can offer:

• Proof of registration
• Full academic records (Procedure to receive a transcript)
• Full academic records with syllabus (Procedure to receive a transcript with syllabus)
• Student fees, payment procedures and banking details (Payment details)

Send an email to studentrecords@mandela.ac.za

Third party verification services

A list of approved verification companies

Former merged institutions confirmations, verifications and study records services

• Port Elizabeth Technikon
• University of Port Elizabeth
• Teaching colleges incorporated into above institutions 
• Vista University students who graduated from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Send an email to studentrecords@mandela.ac.za

Services related to updating of personal and contact details

• Change of name and surname
• Change of marital status
• Change of address and contact details
• Change of preference of gender

Send an email to studentbio@mandela.ac.za

Services related to general queries and letter requests

• Merger and name change of institution
• Accreditation and grade conversion
• Confirmation of studies for visa applications
• Verification of study period, qualification awarded and the medium of instruction
• Overseas employment or study applications
• If you suspect you have more than one student number

Send an email to studentrecords@mandela.ac.za