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University of Mpumalanga Courses and Requirements 2026

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) wishes to inform prospective students from all accredited high schools and colleges (public and private), as well as the general public, that applications for admission for the 2026 academic intake will open from 1st June 2025 to 30th January 2026, depending on the level of qualification and the courses being applied for.

The university’s management has revealed the list of courses offered at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) for the academic year 2026. These courses are open to undergraduate applicants who meet the faculty requirements and qualify for admission.

The official and latest list of undergraduate courses at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) for 2026 is available below.

List of Available undergraduate, postgraduate, and honorary degree Programmes at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Bachelor of Developmental Studies
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science (General)
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce (General)
Bachelor of Administration
Bachelor of Arts (General)
Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production
Diploma in Nature Conservation
Diploma in Animal Production
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Information Communication Technology in Applications Development
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension
Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Post-Harvest Technology
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Production Management
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
Advanced Diploma in Information Technolgy in Applications Development
Bachelor of Honours in Development Studies
Bachelor of Honours in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
Master of Development Studies
Master of Education
Master of Agriculture
Master of Science in Agriculture

UMP Courses And their Admission Requirements for 2026:

The following lists are the available courses and their application requirement for the 2026 academic year. The university reserves the right to change any of those requirements, so ensure frequent checkups when the application window opens.

Diploma In Hospitality Management

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):
The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Minimum Admission Point Score (APS):
26 With Mathematics
27 With Mathematical Literacy
English Language (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 3
Mathematical Literacy: Level 4

Applicants with the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level 4:

NCV level 4, with at least 50% for
English (Home Language or First
Additional Language), 40% for
Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical
Literacy, and 60% in four Hospitality subjects.

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management

The minimum entrance requirement for the Advanced Diploma is a Level 6 Diploma in Hospitality Management.
Applicants with an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of 60% for the prescribed major modules will also be considered.

Bachelor of Development Studies

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):
The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Minimum Admission Point Score (APS):
31 With Mathematics
32 With Mathematical Literacy
English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 2
Mathematical Literacy : Level 3

Bachelor Of Commerce (BCOM) Degree

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):

The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Minimum Admission Point Score (APS):
32 With Mathematics
English Language (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Mathematical Literacy is not acceptable
Commerce subjects will be beneficial, but are not required

Diploma in ICT in Application Development

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):

The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Point Score (APS) of 26
English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4

Applicants with the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level 4:

NCV level 4 with at least 50% for English (Home Language or First Additional Language),
50% for Mathematics and 70% in four IT and Computer Science subjects.

Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Production Management

The minimum entrance requirement for the Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Production Management is a level 6 Diploma in Agriculture. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture who wish to study Agricultural Production Management will also be considered.

Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):

The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Minimum Admission Point Score (APS):

25 With Mathematics
26 With Mathematical Literacy
English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 3
Mathematical Literacy: Level 4
Agriculture: Level 4

Diploma in Nature Conservation

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):

The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Points Score (APS):

29 With Mathematics
30 With Mathematical Literacy
English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 2
Mathematical Literacy: Level 3
One of Life Sciences or Geography: Level 4

Applicants with the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level 4:

NCV level 4, in Primary Agriculture with at least 50% for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), 30% for Mathematics, or 40% for Mathematical Literacy.

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):

The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Point Score (APS):

28 With Mathematics
30 With Mathematical Literacy
English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Mathematical Literacy: Level 6
One of Agriculture, Life Science or Physical Science: Level 4

Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension

The minimum entrance requirement for the Advanced Diploma is a Level 6 Diploma in Agriculture. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture who wish to study agricultural extension will also be considered.

Bachelor of Science Degree.

Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):

The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Point Score (APS) of 32