Find your place in UMP’s qualifications — from Higher Certificate to PhD.
A fast, independent guide to every faculty, school and qualification at the University of Mpumalanga — built from the official Almanac, undergraduate brochure and ump.ac.za, so you can find what you need in seconds.
Creating Opportunities
UMP’s motto, and the thread running through every one of its qualifications — career-focused programmes rooted in the Lowveld and built for Mpumalanga’s development.
- Established2013 · opened 2014
- Vice-ChancellorProf Thenjiwe Meyiwa
- Studentsapprox. 12,000
- Main campusMbombela
Popular qualifications
A cross-section of flagship programmes across every faculty — press / to search all 78.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
FANSBachelor of Science in Agriculture
EducationBachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
EDBSBachelor of Social Work
FANSBachelor of Information and Communication Technology
EDBSDiploma in Hospitality Management
EDBSBachelor of Commerce (General)
FANSDiploma in Nature Conservation
Explore by faculty
Each faculty page lists every school and qualification, with entry requirements and career detail.
How to apply
Applications for 2027 open 1 June 2026 and are made online through UMP’s iEnabler portal — no paper forms.
Check the closing date
Undergraduate and Advanced Diploma programmes close 30 November 2026. Honours, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s and Doctoral programmes close 30 January 2027.
Pay the application fee
A non-refundable fee applies: R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants, R550 for other international applicants. Use your ID or student number as the payment reference.
Apply on iEnabler
Start your application on UMP’s online application portal, capture your details, create a 5-digit PIN, and note your student number.
Upload & submit
Upload certified ID, NSC/matric results and supporting documents (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TIFF, PNG or JPG), then add up to two academic programme choices and any residence application.
Frequently asked questions
When do 2027 applications open and close?
Applications open on 1 June 2026. Undergraduate and Advanced Diploma programmes close on 30 November 2026; Honours, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s and Doctoral programmes close on 30 January 2027.
Is there an application fee?
Yes — a non-refundable R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants, and R550 for other international applicants, payable before your application can be completed.
How many programmes can I apply for?
Two academic programme choices, added through the “Add new academic applications” step on iEnabler.
Does meeting the minimum APS guarantee me a place?
No. Compliance with minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission — registration is at the sole discretion of Council, and places are limited.
What if I studied at another institution?
UMP recognises Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) under its official policy — indicate this on your application and submit an official transcript.
Do postgraduate programmes use an APS score?
No. Advanced Diplomas, Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours, Master’s and Doctoral programmes are entered on the strength of your prior qualification (e.g. a relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum average), not a matric-based APS.
Two campuses, one university
Mbombela is UMP’s main campus, home to Agriculture & Natural Sciences and Economics, Development & Business Sciences. Siyabuswa is home to the Faculty of Education.