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University of Mpumalanga (UMP): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Mpumalanga
20

courses listed

3

qualification types

2

campuses

30 Nov 2026

applications close

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.

Latest Prospectus

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

Applications open 1 June 2026 and close 30 November 2026.
  • 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.

Apply on the official UMP site

20 listed

Courses Offered at UMP for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at UMP you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 19).

Find courses by type: Higher Certificate 2 Diploma 5 Bachelor's Degree 13

All 20 courses at UMP, grouped by qualification.

UMP Bachelor's Degree Courses 13

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.

Easier entry

UMP Courses With a Low APS Requirement

6 of the 20 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 19. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

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.

Across the 20 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 19 up to 33. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at UMP, by band

Of the 20 courses listed here, 20 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
15 to 19 1 Entry level: higher certificates and bridging programmes.
20 to 24 5 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 3 Standard degree entry for many faculties.
30 to 34 11 Competitive degrees, often with subject minimums.

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

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

UMP Faculties and What They Offer

The 20 courses listed here are split across 4 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences 11 courses Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences 4 courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 4 courses Faculty of Education 1 course
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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 campus

Mbombela, 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.

Agricultural Extension Officer 3 Farm Manager 2 Research Assistant 2 Administrative Coordinator 1 Administrative Officer 1 Advocate 1 Agribusiness Consultant 1 Agribusiness Field Officer 1 Agricultural Advisor 1 Agricultural Scientist 1 Agronomist 1 Animal Husbandry Technician 1 Applications Developer 1 Business Analyst 1 Candidate Attorney 1 Child And Family Welfare Practitioner 1 Communications Officer 1 Community Development Officer 1 Community Development Practitioner 1 Community Liaison Officer 1 Compliance Officer 1 Computer Technician 1 Conference And Function Assistant 1 Conservation Officer 1 Crop Scientist Assistant 1 Curriculum Developer 1 Database Administrator 1 Database Assistant 1 Desktop Support Assistant 1 Development Practitioner 1 Early Childhood Education Specialist 1 Environmental Consultant 1 Environmental Impact Assessor 1 Environmental Monitoring Officer 1 Environmental Scientist 1 Environmental Technician 1

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

UMP: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Mpumalanga has 20 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for University of Mpumalanga can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 30 November 2026 and opened on 1 June 2026. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made directly with the institution. Start on their official site: https://www.ump.ac.za. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 19 and the highest is 33. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
6 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Higher Certificate in Event Management (APS 19), Higher Certificate in ICT in User Support (APS 20), Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production (APS 23) and Diploma in Animal Production (APS 24). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 4 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Education.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Agricultural Extension Officer, Farm Manager, Research Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Officer and Advocate. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
University of Mpumalanga has 2 campuses in Mpumalanga: Mbombela Campus (Mbombela) and Siyabuswa Campus (Siyabuswa).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 June 2026
  • Closes: 30 November 2026
  • Lowest APS: 19
  • Courses: 20
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Contact UMP

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: +27 (0)13 002 0001
  • Email: info@ump.ac.za
  • Address: Private Bag X11283, Mbombela, 1200 (c/o D725 and R40, Riverside, Mbombela, South Africa, 1200)

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