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Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

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

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

What you will study

The Post Graduate Diploma in ICT is offered in a ‘block release’ and blended learning formats. Students will be required to attend contact block sessions as will be determined by the school and faculty management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Advanced Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (NQF 7), or; Bachelor of ICT, OR; any other relevant 3-year degree at NQF 7 with ICT as a major subject.; RPL will be applied according to the national and university policies; Admission into the Post Graduate Diploma in ICT is not automatic. A selection interview or assessmet may be conducted as part of the admission process.

ZAR 54,941 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 honours programmes and postgraduate diplomas 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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