Welcome to the University of Mpumalanga institution page! UMP is the first university in the Mpumalanga province. UMP is invested in improving South Africa’s society as well as creating a sustainable environment.
Mpumalanga University Online Application 2022 : To apply to Mpumalanga University , you need the documents below :
1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID
2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees
3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results
For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, read here. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply. For more information on NBT’s click here.
When To Check For Mpumalanga University Online Application Status
APPLICATIONS STATUS: We still have space for the BCom, Bsc, Diploma in Agriculture and Diploma in ICT. All other faculties are closed.
FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.
Application And Closing Date 2022 :
30 September – Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase)
31 October – All other programmes
How Much Is Mpumalanga University Online Application Fees?
An administration fee, as indicated on the application form, must accompany each application. This money is non-refundable.
- SA applicants: R150
- SADC: R150
- Other African countries: R350
- Countries outside Africa: R500
Application Fees: An administration fee, as indicated on the application form, must accompany each application. This money is non-refundable. Course Cost Range Per Annum : A fee of R3500 is payable on registration. Tuition fees range from course to course
Mpumalanga University Online Application Prospectus 2022
The 2020 University of Mpumalanga prospectus introduces you to life at University of Mpumalanga (UMP), describing the campus and detailing the services, admission requirements and facilities that the university provides for students. Details of all undergraduate programmes are provided.
Download University of Mpumalanga Undergraduate Prospectuses 2021 right here!
Mpumalanga University Online Application Courses Offered
UMP offers various degrees and diplomas. Below you will find the different study options as well as more information on these courses.
- Diploma ICT in Application Development
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production
- Diploma in Nature Conservation
- Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension
- Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Mbombela Campus
- Cnr R40 and D725 Roads
- Mbombela 1200
- Enquiries: MbombelaEnquiries@ump.ac.za
Siyabuswa Campus
Bheki Msundi Street
Siyabuswa 0472
Enquiries: SiyabuswaEnquiries@ump.ac.za
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to:studentapplications@ump.ac.za
OR
post/courier to:
The Registrar
UMP Mbombela Campus
C/r R40 and D725 Roads
Mbombela 1200
OR
Private Bag X11283
Mbombela 1200
OR
Deliver by hand to:
Any campus or delivery site on the university
Front desk: 013 002 0800
Enquiries: 013 002 0810
Mpumalanga University Important Online Application Dates
Application Open: 1st week in July
Application Close: 31st October
Application Fees:
An administration fee, as indicated on the application form, must accompany each application.
This money is non-refundable.
30 September – Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase)
31 October – All other programmes
Application Fees:
An administration fee, as indicated on the application form, must accompany each application. This money is non-refundable.
- SA applicants: R150
- SADC: R150
- Other African countries: R350
- Countries outside Africa: R500
How to Apply to Mpumalanga University
2022 application for admission
Application must be made on the prescribed forms and must reach the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) before the closing date. Forms are obtainable electronically from www.ump.ac.za or from the following UMP Campuses and sites of delivery.
Step 1: Get your application form.
You will be able to get application forms electronically from their website or from certain UMP campuses. These campuses can be found here.
- Hardcopy Application:
Once you have completed your application form, you may send it to UMP via email, post or hand delivery.
Email your application to studentapplications@ump.ac.za
or
You can post your application to:
The Registrar
UMP Mbombela Campus
C/r R40 and D725 Roads
Mbombela 1200
Step 2: Complete your application form in full.
*Remember you’ll need an email address. Don’t have one? Get an email address here.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
Along with your application form, you will need to submit your documentation. This includes certified copies of:
- Final Grade 12 results (if available).
- Grade 11 results (if currently doing grade 12).
- A copy of your South African ID document OR passport for International students.
- Academic Record and Certificate of Conduct if previously enrolled at another university.
Step 4: Complete a student accommodation form.
Mbombela Campus
Cnr R40 and D725 Roads
Mbombela 1200
Kanyamazane; MRTT Site of Delivery
Stand Number 9003 Kanyamazane Road Mbombela 1200
Siyabuswa Campus
Bheki Msundi Street
Siyabuswa 0472
Marapyane Site of Delivery
Tuinplaas Rd,
Skilpadfontein 0431
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to:studentapplications@ump.ac.za
post/courier to:
The Registrar
UMP Mbombela Campus
C/r R40 and D725 Roads
Mbombela 1200
Private Bag X11283
Mbombela 1200
Deliver by hand to:
Any campus or delivery site on the university
Mpumalanga University Admission Requirements
Diploma in Nature Conservation Dip (Nature Conservation)
Click here to download fees for Diploma in Nature Conservation
(This qualification has been accredited and is awaiting registration with SAQA)
A three-year full time programme offered at the Mbombela Campus.
NQF level 6
This Diploma is designed to enhance the supply of graduates with a sound understanding of relevant theory associated with nature conservation and a well-developed ability to apply the theory in practice. The programme includes foundational subjects such as animal and plant science and soil science, management courses including accounting and human resource management, and major subjects including conservation ecology, environmental management and resource management. The third year is a year of work integrated learning during which students will be placed in the industry.
Our graduates will be able to perform competently, independently, creatively and innovatively to assist nature conservation in the region and more widely. They will be good communicators who are able to innovate by identifying opportunities within the conservation arena. Managerial skills will be learnt so that graduates can lead a team effectively.
By allowing students to focus on a particular aspect of conservation such as the conservation of birds or endangered flora, our graduates will have a competitive edge over those from other similar programmes.
Entrance requirements:
NSC:
- Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
- Admission Points Score of 30.
- English (home language or first additional language) on at least level 4 (50-59%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy.
- Required subjects: one of Life Sciences or Geography with a level 4 (50-59%) pass.
NC(V) level 4:
- NC(V) level 4 in Primary Agriculture.
- English (home language or first additional language) on at least level 4 (50-59%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy.
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension
AdvDip (Agriculture) (Agricultural Extension)
Click here to download fees for Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension
(This qualification has been accredited and is awaiting registration with SAQA)
A one-year full time or two-year part time programme offered at the Mbombela Campus.
NQF level 7
The qualification aims to train and equip agricultural extension practitioners with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to contribute to building the capacity of farmers to innovate and to engage in market-orientated sustainable agricultural production, diversification of products and value adding.
The curriculum is structured across five learning spaces in the context of agricultural extension:
- Policy: understanding the policy & legal issues and ‘boundaries’ for action
- Practice: understanding and applying the most relevant practice
- Analysis: Understanding the methods and principles of analysis
- Tools: Understanding and applying the relevant tools
- Work Integrated Learning: Internship in a relevant workplace with a formal learning programme.
And is further structured along the following learning themes
- Extension Theory & Policy Context, Planning Extension Programmes and Projects
- Strategic Management
- Principles and Practices of Management for Development
Entrance Requirements
Access to this Advanced Diploma will require a Diploma in Agriculture (NQF 6) obtained at an accredited Higher Education Institution or equivalent obtained through RPL or SAQA assessment. A student with a Bachelor’s Degree with no agricultural extension, wishing to move into agricultural extension could take this Advanced Diploma before articulating into an Honours degree.
An applicant who does not have the necessary entrance requirements will be assessed in terms of her work experience in agricultural development, agricultural extension and/or rural/agrarian development. Key elements of assessment will be capacity for independent learning and critical self-reflection.
It is assumed that the students will have appropriate level 6 skills and knowledge and that they will be able to communicate readily in English as the language of teaching and learning. Many of the students will have had previous exposure to agricultural extension but this is not a requirement. It is further assumed that the students will be self-motivated and independent learners.
Bachelor of Development Studies
B Development Studies
Click here to download fees for Bachelor of Commerce in Development
(This qualification has been accredited and is awaiting registration with SAQA)
A three-year full time programme offered at the Mbombela Campus.
NQF level 7
The Bachelor of Development Studies is an inter-disciplinary undergraduate programme which seeks to provide students with a foundation in Development and Economics. The programme aims to provide candidates with a sound theoretical grounding in the principles and practices of economic development as it pertains to policy, research of policy and implementation of policy in a development context.
There is a need to develop graduates with a non-quantitative background to be able to participate in public and private policy formation, implementation and research with regard to development studies including economics for development. This degree specifically addresses these needs through well structured, specific modules that are suited to Development Theory and Policy in contemporary Africa.
The programme includes courses in development studies, economics, sociology, industrial psychology and human resource management.
Entrance requirements
NSC:
• Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met;
• Admissions Point Score of 32;
• English (Home Language or First Additional Language) on at least a level 4 (50-59%);
• NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30%-39%) for Mathematics or 4 (50%-59%) for Mathematical Literacy.
Students who register for this programme are assumed to be able to take responsibility for their own learning within a supervised environment; take decisions and be responsible for their actions; evaluate their own performance against set criteria and take initiative to address any shortcoming they find. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the essential methods, procedures and techniques required of university study. In addition they should be able to:
• Interpret information from text, symbol and representations;
• Solve common problems and apply common solutions within relevant parameters and within the operating context;
• Collect relevant information and analyse and evaluate such information;
• Communicate and present information reliably and accurately in writing and orally in English, being the language of teaching & learning.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
BSc (Agric)
Click here to download fees for Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
(This qualification has been accredited and is awaiting registration with SAQA)
A four-year full time programme offered at the Mbombela Campus.
NQF level 8
The qualification aims to train and equip agricultural scientists and researchers with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to conduct fundamental and applied technical agricultural research (across the whole value chain) that will contribute to increasing productivity and profitability and contribute to building the capacity of farmers to innovate and to engage in market-orientated sustainable agricultural production, diversification of products and value adding.
The curriculum is structured across five learning areas: foundational science, agricultural production science, agricultural business, natural resource management, and agricultural extension (with an emphasis on innovation). Each of these provides grounding in areas critical to sustainable agricultural production within a systems framework.
In the first year, students will take a fixed curriculum in which students take a full year of biology, and semester long courses in environmental science and systems, South African agriculture, science for sustainable agriculture, chemistry, end user computing, and numerical and academic literacy.
In second and third year, students take 3 core modules per semester and then pick an elective from Ecology, Environmental Science, Water Management, Entomology or Agricultural Extension.
In fourth year, students will chose between an agricultural science stream and an agricultural business stream.
Access To The Qualification:
NSC:
• Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met;
• Admissions Point Score of 32;
• English (Home Language or First Additional Language) on at least a level 4 (50-59%);
• Mathematics level 4
• Two of Physical, Life, Agricultural Sciences of Geography at level 4
Students with Mathematical Literacy at level 6 or better will be considered but may need to take a supporting mathematics module.
It is assumed that students will be numerate with a reasonable ability to communicate in the language of teaching and learning (English).
PROGRAMMES
The University will offer additional programmes in . The following will be offered
( subject to approval by the Department of Higher Education and Training ) :
1. Bachelor of Commerce in Development Studies
2. Bachelor of Science
3. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
4. Advanced Diploma in Agriculture
5. Diploma in Conservation
6. Diploma in Tourism and Heritage Studies.
In 2022, the university offers the following programmes:
Mpumalanga University Transportation Information
FEES FOR 2022
Application Fee
An administration fee, as indicated on the application form, must accompany each application. This money is non-refundable.
Registration Fee:
A registration fee of R3000.00 is payable on registration. Students who take their place at the UMP will have this fee deducted from their tuition fees.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
A limited number of spaces is available to accommodate students at all campuses. Please enquire at the relevant campus for more information.
A (is this non-refundable?) deposit of R2000.00 is payable on registration to secure a place in the residences. Students who take their place in residence will have this deposit deducted from their fees.
Mpumalanga University Online Application Form
Manual Application
Application must be made on the prescribed forms and must reach the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) before the closing date. Forms are obtainable electronically from www.ump.ac.za or from the following UMP Campuses and sites of delivery.
University of Mpumalanga Application Form
Click here to download the 2020 application form in PDF format
Click here to download the 2020 application form in Word format
University of Mpumalanga Online Application Form
Online Application is available for University of Mpumalanga for 2020 application. Visit the application portal to begin your admission process.
UMP ONLINE APPLICATION STEP BY STEP PROCESS.
STEP 1: CLICK ON THE STUDENT PORTAL LINK ON THE UMP WEBSITE HOME PAGE
STEP 2: CLICK ON NEW APPLICATION
STEP 3: CAPTURE YOUR BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AND SAVE TO GENERATE YOUR REFERENCE /STUDENT NUMBER AND PIN CODE TO BE USED TO PROCEED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
STEP 4: PUT YOUR STUDENT NUMBER / REFERENCE NUMBER
STEP 5: CLICK ON APPLICATIONS TO PROCEED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
STEP 6: CLICK ON VIEW APPLICATION RULES AND CLICK ON “I ACCEPT” AFTER READING
STEP 7: CLICK ON “NEXT STEP” TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP
STEP 8: LOAD YOUR SCANNED DOCUMENTS, I.E. CERTIFIED ID, RESULTS AND PROOF OF PAYMENT (R150). BANKING DETAILS ARE ON APPLICATION RULES UNDER STEP NO 1
STEP 9: CLICK ON UPLOAD DOCUMENT
STEP 10: SELECT YOUR SCANNED DOCUMENT FROM THE SOURCE FILE AND CLICK ON SAVE. CLOSE THE WINDOW AND CLICK ON NEXT STEP
STEP 11: CLICK ON THE GREY RADIO BUTTON ON THE RIGHT OF EACH BLOCK TO SELECT THE SUBECT.
STEP 12: CLICK ON “NEXT STEP” TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP
STEP 13: SELECT THE SCHOOL FROM GREY RADIO BUTTON
STEP 14: COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WERE ENROLED IN ANOTHER INSTITUITION, SAVE AND CLICK NEXT STEP
STEP 15: TYPE IN THE PROGRAMME YOU WISH TO ENROL FOR AND CLICK THE SEARCH BUTTON
STEP 17: SELECT PERIOD OF STUDY, E.G FIRST YEAR. TYPE ACEDEMIC PREFERENCE (i.e. 1 = First Choice; 2 = Second Choice etc) , CLICK ON SAVE AND CONTINUE. NEXT STEP
STEP 18: CHECK IF YOUR BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION WAS CAPTURED CORRECTLY AND ENSURE ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE LOADED ON CERTIFICATE SEEN, CLICK ON SAVE AND PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP
STEP 19: CLICK ON COMMUNICATION TYPE IF YOU WANT TO MAKE CHANGES ON YOUR COMMUNICATION DETAILS
STEP 20: VIEW THE PROGRAMMES YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR
STEP 21: VIEW YOUR APPLICATION STATUS
STEP 22: VIEW IF YOU HAVE GONE THROUGH ALL THE PROCESSES