{"id":541,"date":"2026-03-02T01:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=541"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:57:07","slug":"university-of-mpumalanga-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/university-of-mpumalanga-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Mpumalanga Fees 2027: Registration Costs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a public university in Mbombela and Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before students can register for the 2027 academic year, they must meet financial clearance requirements set by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/sol-plaatje-university-fees\/\">university<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means paying specified costs early in the registration process to secure a place, clear on the student fee system, and access modules.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of Mpumalanga Application Fee 2027 (Non\u2011refundable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for study at UMP, all applicants must pay a non\u2011refundable application fee when submitting their application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application fees do not secure registration but are required for processing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South African students: R200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SADC students: R400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students from outside SADC: R550<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These amounts are non\u2011refundable and must be paid before your application will be processed.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of Mpumalanga Registration Fee 2027 (Initial Payment)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This amount is sometimes referred to as a minimum initial payment and is typically credited to the student\u2019s total tuition account once registration is finalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Registration Deposit (Tuition)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UMP&#8217;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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition initial deposit: R5 985.50 for all programmes other than the third year of the Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-year Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production: a lower tuition deposit of R2 108.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These fees are paid at the time of registration and are deducted from your total tuition obligations.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residence\/Accommodation Deposit (If Applicable)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have applied for and are offered on\u2011campus accommodation, there is usually an additional deposit required to secure the residence place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accommodation initial deposit: R3 498.40 in 2026 (third-year Plant Production diploma students pay R1 517.47 for two weeks&#8217; accommodation instead).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This amount is separate from the tuition deposit and may also be deducted from your overall accommodation fees once your place is confirmed.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Registration Costs Cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration deposit at UMP is an upfront amount required before you can finalise your registration online or in person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It typically covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A portion of your tuition fees for the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps to secure your place in your programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May be necessary before you receive full access to modules on the student system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who do not pay the required initial amount by official deadlines may not be allowed to complete the registration process.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pay Your UMP Registration Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UMP accepts secure payment methods for registration deposits, including electronic funds transfer (EFT) and bank deposits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments should always include your student number as the reference so that the university can allocate the funds correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official Bank Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bank<\/strong>: Standard Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Name<\/strong>: University of Mpumalanga \u2013 Student Account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Number:<\/strong> 032610688<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Branch Code<\/strong>: 052852<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SWIFT Code (for international payments):<\/strong> SBZAZAJJ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reference<\/strong>: Your student number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload proof of payment where required in the registration system or present it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ump.ac.za\/Study-with-us\/Student-Services.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UMP Finance Office<\/a> as instructed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow at least 48 hours for payments to reflect and clear before registration dates.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration for First\u2011Time and Returning Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to UMP\u2019s official registration page, the university opens online registration early in the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who have paid their minimum initial payment and have been financially cleared are able to register online at the appropriate time.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who do not meet these financial requirements may be blocked from completing registration until payments are confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSFAS and Registration Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should submit their NSFAS award confirmation to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ump.ac.za\/Study-with-us\/Student-Services.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ump.ac.za\/Study-with-us\/Student-Services.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> UMP Financial Aid Office<\/a> before registration opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They must also confirm with NSFAS and UMP that the funding covers both the initial deposit and tuition for the qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures that you do not need to pay the initial deposit yourself if funding is approved in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a public university in Mbombela and Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.&nbsp; 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