University of Mpumalanga Fees 2027: Registration Costs 

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a public university in Mbombela and Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga. 

Before students can register for the 2027 academic year, they must meet financial clearance requirements set by the university. 

This means paying specified costs early in the registration process to secure a place, clear on the student fee system, and access modules. 

University of Mpumalanga Application Fee 2027 (Non‑refundable)

To apply for study at UMP, all applicants must pay a non‑refundable application fee when submitting their application. 

Application fees do not secure registration but are required for processing your application.

The UMP 2026 Fees Handbook lists these application fees for the 2026 academic year (the 2027 amounts will be set on the application form and in the next handbook):

• South African students: R200
• SADC students: R400
• International students from outside SADC: R550

These amounts are non‑refundable and must be paid before your application will be processed. 

You can pay the application fee by card through PayGate while completing the online application on iEnabler. If you pay by EFT or deposit instead, note that the handbook lists a separate Standard Bank account for application fees, and that your ID number (not a student number) is the reference for this payment.

University of Mpumalanga Registration Fee 2027 (Initial Payment)

When an applicant receives an offer of admission at UMP, the next step is to pay an initial registration deposit as part of the financial clearance before registration can be completed.

This amount is sometimes referred to as a minimum initial payment and is typically credited to the student’s total tuition account once registration is finalised.

Main Registration Deposit (Tuition)

UMP’s 2026 Fees Handbook sets the following initial tuition deposits for the 2026 academic year. Council approves new amounts each year, so expect the 2027 figures to differ:

• Tuition initial deposit: R5 985.50 for all programmes other than the third year of the Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production.
• Third-year Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production: a lower tuition deposit of R2 108.

These fees are paid at the time of registration and are deducted from your total tuition obligations. 

Residence/Accommodation Deposit (If Applicable)

If you have applied for and are offered on‑campus accommodation, there is usually an additional deposit required to secure the residence place:

• Accommodation initial deposit: R3 498.40 in 2026 (third-year Plant Production diploma students pay R1 517.47 for two weeks’ accommodation instead).

This amount is separate from the tuition deposit and may also be deducted from your overall accommodation fees once your place is confirmed. 

What Registration Costs Cover

The registration deposit at UMP is an upfront amount required before you can finalise your registration online or in person. 

It typically covers:

• A portion of your tuition fees for the academic year
• Helps to secure your place in your programme
• May be necessary before you receive full access to modules on the student system

Students who do not pay the required initial amount by official deadlines may not be allowed to complete the registration process. 

How to Pay Your UMP Registration Fees

UMP accepts secure payment methods for registration deposits, including electronic funds transfer (EFT) and bank deposits. 

Payments should always include your student number as the reference so that the university can allocate the funds correctly.

Official Bank Details:

• Bank: Standard Bank
• Account Name: University of Mpumalanga – Student Account
• Account Number: 032610688
• Branch Code: 052852
• SWIFT Code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ
• Reference: Your student number

Upload proof of payment where required in the registration system or present it to the UMP Finance Office as instructed. 

Allow at least 48 hours for payments to reflect and clear before registration dates. 

Registration for First‑Time and Returning Students

According to UMP’s official registration page, the university opens online registration early in the year. 

Students who have paid their minimum initial payment and have been financially cleared are able to register online at the appropriate time. 

Students who do not meet these financial requirements may be blocked from completing registration until payments are confirmed.

NSFAS and Registration Costs

If you qualify for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and your NSFAS award is confirmed before the registration period, NSFAS can cover your registration deposit and tuition fees directly with the university.

Students should submit their NSFAS award confirmation to the UMP Financial Aid Office before registration opens.

They must also confirm with NSFAS and UMP that the funding covers both the initial deposit and tuition for the qualification.

This ensures that you do not need to pay the initial deposit yourself if funding is approved in time.