1. Prepare Your Documents

Ensure you have certified electronic copies of the following (formats accepted: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TIFF, PNG, JPG, JPEG):

• South African ID or passport

• Grade 11 final results or Matric certificate

• Academic transcripts (if applicable)

• Proof of payment of application fee

2. Application Fee

• South African applicants: R200

• SADC applicants: R400

• International (non-SADC) applicants: R550
  The fee is non-refundable and must be paid before your application is processed.

3. Application Dates

• Applications open: 1 June 2025

• Applications close:

  • Undergraduate & Honours/Postgrad Diplomas: 30 November 2025

  • Master's & Doctoral programmes: 30 January 2026

4. Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the UMP online application portal: https://www.ump.ac.za

2. Accept the application rules and complete the online form.

3. Fill in your personal and academic information.

4. Select up to two programmes (first and second choice).

5. Upload all required documents.

6. Pay the application fee and upload proof of payment.

7. Submit the application and keep the confirmation message.

5. After You Apply

• You’ll receive a student/reference number for tracking.

• Regularly check your email or UMP portal for updates.

• If offered more than one programme, you must accept only one.

6. Popular Undergraduate Courses at UMP

• Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

  • Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension

  • Diplomas in Plant or Animal Production

• Faculty of Education

  • Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

• Faculty of Economics, Development & Business Management

  • Bachelor of Commerce

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Bachelor of Development Studies

  • Diploma in Hospitality Management

  • Higher Certificate in Event Management

7. Minimum Entry Requirements (Undergraduate)

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) endorsed for degree/diploma

• Minimum of 30% in the language of instruction

• At least four subjects with achievement level 4 (50–59%)

8. Contact Information

• General enquiries: +27 (0)13 002 0001

• Email: info@ump.ac.za

• Application-related queries: studentapplications@ump.ac.za

• Campuses: Mbombela Campus and Siyabuswa Campus

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Useful Links

• Online Application Portal: https://www.ump.ac.za

• Application Information: https://www.ump.ac.za/Study-with-us/Application-Process