Founded in 2005, Nelson Mandela University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Port Elizabeth (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: George, Southern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is a large coeducational South African higher education institution. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this South African higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.