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Advanced Diploma in ICT in Applications Development at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of this qualification (Advanced Diploma ICT in Applications Development) is to provide learners with a career-focused professional qualification featuring advanced industry referenced computing knowledge, technological competencies and soft skills. Students will be knowledgeable and competent in the discourse and practice of the ICT discipline. Students will also have advanced specialist knowledge of computer applications development.

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

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Entry requirements

Candidates should obtain a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology or any other relevant Diploma in ICT with an average of 60% in exit modules;; Candidates should have Information Systems and Application Development (Programming) as core modules of their qualification.

ZAR 54,957 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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