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Valley University of Science and Technology, VUST Admission Requirements: 2024/2025

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Valley University of Science and Technology, VUST admission requirement 2024/2025 for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year.

Valley University of Science and Technology, VUST Admission Requirements: 2024

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 Valley University of Science and Technology, VUST, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.

VALLEY UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, VUST UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

The following are the requirements for admission to Degree programmes:

Bachelors programme

  • A’Level Certificate with a minimum of 2 principal passes.
  • Mature Entrance: Must be at least 25 years and passed the mature age examinations accredited by the NCHE.
  • Diploma holders: A diploma from an accredited institution.

Diploma programmes

  • A’Level Certificate with at least one principal pass.
  • A Post-Secondary Certificate from an NHCE accredited institution.

Certificate programmes

  • An O’Level Certificate or its equivalent

SPECIFIC VUST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF EACH COURSES

Programme of study Admission requirements
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (BEMS)

3 years

Direct Entry: A candidate must hold at least two principal passes at Advanced level of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) or its equivalent at the same sitting.  All candidates must have passed Either Economics or mathematics, Entrepreneurship as Essential Subjects at Advanced Level of UACE.Diploma Holder: A candidate must have obtained a Relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution of higher learning

Mature Age: Candidates who do not have any of the above qualifications will be required to take Special Mature age Entrance University examinations in aptitude and specialized knowledge.

BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (BAMD)3 years Direct entry: Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained: –

At least on ordinary level certificate and a credit in Mathematics in the Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) Examination or its equivalent.

At least two principal passes at the advanced level in Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Geography obtained at the same sitting.

Diploma Entry Scheme

A candidate may be admitted if he/she has a national diploma or its equivalent of at least a second class standing or equivalent in agriculture, business studies and related fields from recognized institutions.

Mature Age Entry Scheme

Admission maybe granted under the mature age entry scheme after passing the appropriate mature age entry examinations accredited by NCHE/or set by the University.

DIPLOMA IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DAMD) Diploma Entry Scheme

a.       The U C E or its equivalent.

b.       The UACE or its equivalent with at least a principal pass in Agriculture, geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Economics, mathematics and two subsidiary passes.

OR

a).   A national certificate or its equivalent of at least a second class standing or equivalent in agriculture, agribusiness management, business studies and related fields from recognized local and International institutions.

b).   Mature Age Entry Scheme. After passing the appropriate mature age entry examinations.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) (3 years) Direct entryTwo principal passes in either science or Arts subjects or its equivalent in the following subjects:    

Essential: Economics, Entrepreneurship, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry Biology) and Mathematics Relevant:  Geography,  Literature, Religious  Studies  and  History.  Desirable: Languages (any)

Diploma holders

Holds a Diploma in Business studies from any institution recognized by National Council for Higher Education/UNEB/UBTEB.

Mature entry students

Has passed National Council for Higher Education / Valley University of Science and Technology set Mature Age Entry Examinations.

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) Direct entry: One principal pass in either science or Arts subjects or its equivalent at Advanced level obtained at the same sitting: Preferably Economics with other two subsidiaries.Mature entry students: Must have passed National Council for Higher Education or Valley University of Science & Technology Mature Age Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Business Administration.

Certificate holders in business related courses: Must possess a second class Certificate or its equivalent from recognized institutions, or a two year certificate after Ordinary level from a recognized institution verified and equated to UNEB standards.

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT) Direct Entry: Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained: –i.            The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent, with credits in English and Mathematics.

ii.            At least two principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in any two subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Literature, Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing and Fine Art).

Diploma Holders

i.            At least any second Class (lower division) diploma from a recognized institution.

ii.            Candidates who hold at least second class (lower division) Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology from a recognized institution, they can transfer credits and join in the second year

DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DIT) Direct Entry: Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained: –i.         The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent, with credits in English and Mathematics.

ii.         At least one principal pass at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in any subject

iii.         Must have obtained a credit in mathematics at UCE.

Diploma Holders

i.         At least any second Class (lower division) diploma from a recognized institution.

ii.         Candidates who hold at professional qualifications of more than 200hrs of accredited training like ACCA, CCNP among.

Mature Entry: Candidates who pass a mature age entry examinations from a recognized institution.

BACHELOR OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES (BOMSS) (i)       At least an O’level certificate has passed English and Mathematics and two advanced level principal passes in the Arts, Sciences, and Commercial subjects of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent.(ii)     Has passed National Council for Higher Education / Valley University of Science & Technology set Mature Age Entry Examinations.

(iii)    Holds a Diploma in Secretarial Studies/ Diploma in Office Management and Secretarial Studies from an institution recognized by National Council for Higher Education.

(iv)   Has an advanced certificate in Secretarial Studies with at least 5 core subjects at stage three (3).

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  1. Excellent university to grab ur degrees, diploma and certificate with good environment to leave in. I can’t mention all but just pay a visit as I did

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