The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has successfully completed the process of releasing application outcomes to prospective first-time entering students. UMP completed the process after the official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January 2025.
UMP has received more than 124,000 applications for the 2026 academic year. In line with the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) approved enrolment plan, UMP has 3,969 spaces for the undergraduate first-year intake.
“Based on our enrolment targets, we will increase our student enrolment from 11,885 in 2025 to 13,077 in 2026. This is significant for our growth trajectory and academic excellence as we pursue our strategic objectives, guided by our Vision 2030. We would like to urge all students who have received admission offers to register online without delay, as we look forward to warmly welcoming them to our university,” says UMP Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Thenjiwe Meyiwa.
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In-person registration (Campus) for first-year students who have been admitted will be held from 26 January – 30 January 2026. UMP urges applicants to check the outcomes of their application on the student portal. Furthermore, the UMP is urging prospective students not to pay any person or entity money to obtain admission, as the University has a zero-tolerance policy for such actions. If you wish to report any unethical conduct through our whistleblowing hotline by sending an email ump@thehotline.co.za or https://www.thehotline.co.za/report
