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Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension programme at University of Mpumalanga (UMP) aims to equip agricultural extension practitioners with the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to contribute to building the capacity of farmers to innovate and to engage in market-oriented sustainable agricultural production, diversification of products and value adding. Graduates will contribute to strengthening the capacity of the nation to meet its agricultural objectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Agricultural Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for the Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension programme is a Level 6 Diploma in Agriculture and any other related Diploma qualification. Applicants with a Bachelors’ Degree in Agriculture who wish to study agricultural extension will also be considered. Applicants should at least have a minimum of 60% overall average on their diploma courses. Applicants with post graduates qualification in Agriculture and need to improve their knowledge in Agricultural Extension will also be considered. Students who successfully complete Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension will be able to apply for admission to Postgraduate Diploma (PGDIP) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management at UMP.

ZAR 42,460 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for advanced diplomas for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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