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University of Mpumalanga (UMP): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027
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30 Nov 2026
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The University of Mpumalanga is a comparatively young public institution serving the Mpumalanga province from its campus in Mbombela, with the explicit goal of widening access to higher education in a part of South Africa that previously had no university of its own. Its qualification range spans one-year higher certificates through to four-year professional bachelor's degrees, with a noticeable concentration in agriculture, environmental and conservation sciences that reflects the region's rural and natural-resource economy, alongside programmes in commerce, law, social work, development studies, information and communication technology, and foundation phase teacher education. The university emphasises applied, career-directed learning and structured articulation routes, allowing graduates of its higher certificates and diplomas to progress into related degree programmes. As an institution still building out its academic offering, it positions itself around practical skills development and opportunity creation for students from Mpumalanga and neighbouring provinces.
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UMP Prospectus 2027
The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.
Published by University of Mpumalanga. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.
Step by step
How to Apply to UMP for 2027
- Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
- Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. Applications are handled by the institution directly.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
20 listed
Courses Offered at UMP for 2027
We don't hold APS figures for UMP yet, so there is nothing to filter on here. Each course below links to the entry requirements the institution publishes for it.
All 20 courses at UMP, grouped by qualification.
UMP Bachelor's Degree Courses 13
- Bachelor of Administration
- Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
- Bachelor of Arts (General)
- Bachelor of Commerce (General)
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
- Bachelor of ICT
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- Bachelor of Social Work
UMP Diploma Courses 5
UMP Higher Certificate Courses 2
Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with University of Mpumalanga before you apply.
Entry
Admission Requirements at UMP
Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.
We don't yet hold a numeric APS for any UMP programme. The institution still scores applications, so treat each course page as the authority on what that qualification asks for, and confirm it with the faculty before you apply.
NQF levels offered
Qualifications here sit at 4 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.
- NQF 5 2
- NQF 6 5
- NQF 7 12
- NQF 8 1
Structure
UMP Faculties and What They Offer
The 20 courses listed here are split across 4 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.
Money
Fees and Funding at UMP
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.
Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official UMP site.
Where to study
UMP Campuses
Mbombela Campus
Main campusMbombela, Mpumalanga
Siyabuswa Campus
Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga
After you graduate
Careers You Can Study For at UMP
These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many UMP courses prepare you for that career.
