As one of the first public universities to be established in South Africa since 1994, the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) stands as a symbol of the ambitions of the new South African society. In a region thirsty for learning, UMP assumes a leadership role in providing the province and the country with academic avenues for advancement. The university endows its presence with the promise and potential of the region to confirm its rightful place in the knowledge economy of our country and continent. With unique programmes designed to match the features and character of the Mpumalanga Province, UMP