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Master of Computing at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (SCMS) aims to achieve excellence in teaching and research while producing high-quality graduates capable of solving problems and playing a prominent role in the development of information and communication technology (ICT), both within Africa and Internationally. The Master of Computing (MComp) provides students with the necessary skills for a career in computing and/or to pursue a doctoral degree program.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Qualifications; The following are the minimum admission requirements for this Master's degree programme:; NQF level 8 Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Computing in such domains as Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or any other closely related ICT field.; Candidates should have achieved an average of 60% in the previous qualification such as Honours or Postgraduate Diploma.

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 master's programmes for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

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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