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Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Post Harvest Technology at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The programme aims to maintain quality of agricultural produce throughout the value chain, i.e., after harvest, at packing, transporting, processing and marketing. Therefore, this curriculum will introduce students to basic and advanced principles and methods of quality preservation and agro-processing of meat products, fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. In addition, the curriculum will explore issues of international trade and quality assurance.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

NQF level 6: Diploma or Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related field.

ZAR 42,461 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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