This article contains information on the Uganda Technology and Management University, UTAMU Pre -University or Higher Education Certificate (HEC) Admission application Form for undergraduate programmes – 2022/2023 Intake and how to Apply. It also contains the Uganda Technology and Management University, UTAMU Pre -University or Higher Education Certificate (HEC) Application form download link, its online application where necessary as well as the Uganda Technology and Management University, UTAMU Pre -University or Higher Education Certificate (HEC) Admission requirements.
The Academic Registrar of Uganda Technology and Management University invites applications for the Higher Education Certificate (General) bridging programme for September 2022 Intake.
This is a one-year certificate programme that provides an opportunity to students who successfully completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent but did not attain sufficient grades to enroll for Diplomas or Degree programmes of their choice.
Below are the categories of students who can undertake the Higher Education Certificate – General:
- Holders of UACE or its equivalent but who may not have attained sufficient grades to enroll for Diplomas or Degree programmes in Uganda.
- Foreign Qualification: The HEC can also serve as a foundation programme for students whose foreign secondary school qualifications are not considered equivalent to UACE but permit admission into Higher Education in the foreign country.
- Linkage between the Vocational Qualifications and the Higher Education Qualifications: A HEC programme is designed to enroll holders of vocational qualifications and expose them to rigorous theoretical foundations that will enable them pursue desired degree programmes.
- Bridging between Arts/Science Divide: This programme can be designed to enroll UACE holders with subject combination in Arts and reorient them towards Sciences for purposes of admission into science based undergraduate programmes.
The Higher Education Certificate Programme is an intensive programme intended for students who have successfully completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent science subjects, but who may not have attained sufficient grades to enrol for Diplomas or Degree programmes, in the higher education sector.
UTAMU HEC APPLICATION PROCEDURE & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements:
- Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least two subsidiary passes obtained in principal subjects or its equivalent. For avoidance of doubt, a holder of UACE with only one principal pass shall be deemed to meet the admission requirements.
- Vocational Qualifications at level 2 or level 3 of the Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework.
- Qualifications equivalent to Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) as shall be determined by the National Council in consultation with the Uganda National Examinations Board
- An ordinary certificate from an institution recognized by NCHE.
- Students whose foreign secondary school qualifications are not considered equivalent to UACE but permit admission into Higher Education in the foreign country. Such students shall have passed at least five subjects with at least a credit in each of the five subjects. In addition, foreign students whose studies were not conducted in English shall show proof of proficiency in the English Language. The English proficiency centers shall be accredited by NCHE.
Duration of the program: 1 year
- Tuition fees per Module (UGX): 450,000
- Functional fees: UGX 250,000 paid per semester
- Application fee: UGX 50,000
- Other fees: NCHE Fee (Ugx20, 000), Guild Fee (UGX 25,000) all paid once a year
Application Procedure
- To apply kindly contact;
The Office of the Academic Registrar, Kabale University - Plot 6, Erisa Road, Kiswa, Bugolobi;
- P.O Box 73307 Kampala Uganda
- +256-778-055-710, +256-750-599-736
- info@utamu.ac.ug
Target Diploma and Degree Programmes
Upon successful completion of this certificate programme, a student can enroll for any of the following programmes at either diploma or degree level in a relevant computing or business field.
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Application Deadline
- The closing date for submission of application forms is yet to be announced as the application is still open.
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