Established in 2014, University of Mpumalanga is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Nelspruit (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mpumalanga. This institution also has a branch campus in Siyabuswa. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Mpumalanga is a coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Mpumalanga offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. University of Mpumalanga also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.