Mpumalanga University (MU)

The University of Mpumalanga is based in Mbombela, South Africa. It was established in 2014, initially accommodating a modest intake of one hundred and forty students.

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VISION

To be an African University leading in creating opportunities for sustainable development
through innovation.

MISSION

To offer high quality educational and training opportunities that foster the holistic
development of students through teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and
engagement, in collaboration with strategic partners.

VALUES

• Excellence; uphold the highest standards of excellence in all its actions, functions and
services
• Integrity; undeviating honesty, by utmost fairness, caring for one another as fellow
human beings, and treating one another with the utmost respect
• Diversity; unlocking a range of interactions, and enhancing exposure to a wide variety
of diverse cultures, backgrounds, views, and opinions
• Collaboration; actively seek out opportunities for collaboration with all its stakeholders
in maximising the development of human potential and socio-economic development
• Adaptability; acknowledging our ever-changing knowledge contexts, institutional
environments, and social situations and therefore the need to promote and foster
adaptability
• Relevance; endorses the need for its academic programmes, research activities,
and engagement projects to respond to its context
• Inspiration; allows and encourages others to be more and do more than what at first
seems possible

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

Application Form

The 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.

Admission Requirement

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate:
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 the 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.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT):
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will be able to apply for admission to an Advanced Diploma in ICT at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.

Inquiries
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Mr. Norwell Zhakata (Programme Leader)
Tel: +27 13 002 0213
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: norwell.zhakata@ump.ac.za

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE IN PLANT PRODUCTION

The Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production focuses on plant production; Agronomy (mainly maize, potatoes and sugarcane), Vegetable production (such as carrots, cabbage, spinach, lettuce), and Fruit production (citrus and subtropical fruits). The areas of study covered by the programme include; crop production, water management and farm management. The candidates looking for a career in this field need to be hardworking and have a passion for agriculture and entrepreneurship.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM DURATION:
DURATION:
The Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 6 qualification.

CURRICULUM:
Year 1 & 2
In the first two years, students are exposed to theoretical and practical aspects of Plant Production including Soil Science, Plant Protection and Propagation, Farm Management, Botany, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, and Water Management.

Year 3
In the third year, students spend the full year on a commercial farm to learn the relevant skills required by the industry and during which there is the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate:
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

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

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will be able to apply for admission to an Advanced Diploma in Agriculture at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.

How to Apply

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

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.

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.

Online Application

Prospective Students

If you are a prospective student, not registered at this institution, please select one of the following options.

New Application

Apply, Register, Change personal information, get academic and other information and make payments.

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