Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The purpose of the BICT is to enable the students to acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and computing skills to develop solution(s) to the needs of different industries and of society. It will produce graduates with appropriate competencies and knowledge that is deliberately aligned to solving ICT business-related problems.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | Department: School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

Students follow a structured curriculum over the three years. They undertake a comprehensive software development project in the final year and have the option to choose one elective module from the four on offer (Artificial intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Development for the Internet of Things, and Web Development).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. National Senior Certificate (NSC); National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(v)); Bachelor endorsement; Admission Points Score score of 32; English first or additional language at level 4; Mathematics at level 4; NCV Level 4 with at least 60% in the fundamental subjects; including English and Mathematics; And at least 70% in four vocational subjects relevant to the field of Information technology.; Students with a Higher Certificate or Diploma in a relevant ICT Course may be able to progress or articulate into the BICT in some cases with credit accumulation and transfer.

ZAR 56,266 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 undergraduate programmes 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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