The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) invites new applicants to apply for admission to study in 2026. Applications must be submitted online within the set opening and closing dates.
Opening Date: 01 June 2025
Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate Programmes: 30 November 2025
- Honours Programmes, Advanced and Postgraduate Diplomas: 30 November 2025
- Masters Programmes: 30 January 2026
- Doctoral Programmes: 30 January 2026
UMP Undergraduate Programmes & APS Requirements
1. Diploma in Hospitality Management – APS: 24 (Maths) / 25 (Math Lit)
2. Bachelor of Development Studies – APS: 32
3. Higher Certificate in Event Management – APS: 19 (Maths) / 21 (Math Lit)
4. Bachelor of Social Work – APS: 32
5. Bachelor of Arts (General) – APS: 28
6. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – APS: 33
7. Bachelor of Commerce (General) – APS: 30 (Maths only)
8. Bachelor of Administration – APS: 32
9. Diploma in Nature Conservation – APS: 30
10. Higher Certificate in ICT in User Support – APS: 20 (Maths) / 22 (Math Lit)
11. Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production – APS: 23 (Maths) / 24 (Math Lit)
12. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – APS: 30
13. Bachelor of Science in Forestry – APS: 30
14. Diploma in Animal Production – APS: 24 (Maths) / 27 (Math Lit)
15. Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management – APS: 26 (Maths) / 28 (Math Lit)
16. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science – APS: 30
17. Bachelor of Science Degree (General) – APS: 30
18. Diploma in ICT in Applications Development – APS: 24
19. Bachelor of ICT – APS: 32
20. Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching – APS: 26 (Maths) / 27 (Math Lit)
UMP Online Application – Step-by-Step Process
NB: Before starting, ensure you have electronic copies (pdf, doc, docx, tiff, png, jpg, jpeg) of:
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Senior Certificate / NSC and other relevant documents
- Proof of non-refundable application fee: R200 (RSA), R400 (SADC), R550 (International non-SADC)
Step 1: Click here to apply online, accept the application rules and click Continue.
Step 2: Enter your biographical information, click Next.
Step 3: Enter results details, add subjects, click Next.
Step 4: Enter educational institution details, click Next.
Step 5: Select 2 programme choices, click Add Qualification, then Next.
Step 6: Verify details, click Continue.
Step 7: Create a 5-digit PIN, tick both “I accept” boxes, click Submit Application.
Step 8: Upload documents (select “Yes” if ready, click Next).
Step 9: Click Load/View Document → Upload Document → Choose File → Save.
Step 10: After uploading all documents, click Complete Upload.
Step 11: View confirmation page – application complete.