Nkumba University, NU Uganda 2024/2025 admission requirement for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year. Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate courses and Postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programmes of study at the Nkumba University, NU Uganda, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY UGANDA, NU UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Presently, there are three avenues of entry to the University. These are the Direct Entry Scheme, The Diploma Holders Entry Scheme and the Mature Age Entry Scheme. These guidelines are in line with National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Degree Courses
Direct Entry Scheme
- i) At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;
- At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
Diploma holders
- A good diploma from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate.
Mature age Entry
- The applicant should be 25 years of age and above;
- Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.
Other
- A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study;
- Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.
Diploma courses
- A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent
- Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) with at least one Principal Pass and 2 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
Or - A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study from a recognized institution;
Or - Any equivalent Certificate besides UCE and UACE from a recognized institution.
Certificate Courses
- A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
- A Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) with at least 3 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;
Special School Requirements
- Besides the above general admission requirements, there are special school requirements which a candidate must fulfil to gain admission to a programme in the respective school.
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY UGANDA, NU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
- Duration of Programme: 1 Academic Year
Entry requirements for a Masters Degree Programme
- A first degree with at least a second class (where such classes are indicated) or its equivalent from a recognized University or higher institution of learning.
Or - Graduates with a pass degree and a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field may also be considered.
Or - Individuals who have considerable years of experience in intended areas of study but who lack first-degree qualification.
Entry requirements for a Doctorate degree Programme
- Bachelors and Masters degree (s)
Or - Be of such standing as may be prescribed in the regulations of Nkumba University School Postgraduate Studies and Research.
An intending candidate shall be required to:
- sit an aptitude test and;
- present a synopsis of intended research area.
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