Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has developed a unique MXit application to help pupils – particularly those in rural areas – improve their computer literacy skills.

The application – part of a pilot study launched in April – is the brainchild of Computer Science doctoral student Melisa Koorsse, who ultimately hopes to expand the tool to include other learning subjects.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) opened on 1 January 2005, the result of the merging of the PE Technikon the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) and the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University (Vista PE). This union of three very different institutions came about as a result of government’s countrywide restructuring of higher education – intended to deliver a more equitable and efficient system to meet the needs of South Africa in the 21st century.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Vision
To be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future.

Mission
To offer a diverse range of quality educational opportunities that will make a critical and constructive contribution to regional, national and global sustainability.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Courses Offered

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs

Faculty

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science

Schools

• Business School
• School for Continuing Professional Development
• School for Industrial Psychology and Human Resources
• School for Initial Teacher Education
• School for Education Research & Engagement
• School of Accounting
• School of Architecture
• School of Biomolecular & Chemical Sciences
• School of Business & Social Sciences
• School of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics
• School of Economics Development and Tourism

Institutes

• InnoVenton and The Downstream Chemicals Technology Station
• Institute for Sustainable Governance and Development (ISGAD)

Centres

• Centre for African Conservation Ecology
• Centre for Energy Research
• Centre for Research, Technology and Innovation (CERTI)
• Centre of Expertise in Forecasting (COEF)
• Telkom Centre of Excellence

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Contact Details
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
PO Box 77000
Port Elizabeth
6031
Telephone: 041-504 1111
Fax: 041-504 2574 / 2731
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Official Website: http://www.nmmu.ac.za/