University of Mpumalanga Applications For 2026 Admissions

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University of Mpumalanga Applications For 2026 Admissions

The application period for the 2026 academic year at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) runs from June 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026. Undergraduate applications for the 2026 academic year are open from June 1 to November 30, 2025, with late applications accepted if space is available, for both South African and international applicants. Prospective students will find the article helpful in learning about deadlines, requirements, documents, and application procedures.

UMP, a leading South African university, offers students a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Following the steps in the article will guide prospective students to meet requirements and submit documents on time, improving their chances of acceptance

UMP 2026 Application Dates Breakdown

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) 2026 application window will officially open on June 1, 2025, and close according to the qualifications as follows:

Undergraduate (diploma, higher certificate, and bachelor degree): November 30th, 2025.
Honours, Advanced Diplomas, and Postgraduate Diplomas: November 30th, 2025.
Master’s: January 30th, 2026.
Doctoral: January 30th, 2026.

UMP 2026 Application Fee Breakdown

There is a processing or handling fee involved with applying to the University of Mpumalanga. This is a breakdown of the application fee by the applicant’s citizenship status.

Applicants from South Africa (RSA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) pay an application fee of R150.
Applicants from other African countries pay an application fee of R350.
Applicants from countries outside of Africa pay an application fee of R500.

Application Documents Required For UMP Admissions

All prospective students must have the following documentation at the time of application.

Certified copy of your ID
Certified copy of your Senior/National Senior Certificate
Any other required documents
All documents should be in PDF, DOC, DOCX, TIFF, PNG, or JPG format

Read Also: UMP 2026 Prospectus Download PDF

How to Apply to UMP 2026 Admissions

To apply to the University of Mpumalanga for the 2026 academic intake, you need to follow the steps below

Go to UMP’s official website
Click on the “Click here to apply” option,
Accept the application rules, and click “continue.”
Key in your details and click “next.”
Enter your academic results,
Add subjects, and click “next.”
Select the school you attended from the drop box and click “next.”
Select 2 program choices, click “add qualification,” and click “next.”
Verify application details and click “continue.”
Create a 5-digit PIN, accept the terms, and click “Submit Application.”
Upload documents by selecting “yes” and clicking “next.”
Click “Load/View Document,” select “Upload document,” choose files, and click “save.”
After uploading all documents, click “complete upload.”
You will receive a confirmation page, indicating the end of the application process