Study in Uganda

Who this applies to

Students (incl. East African/international) at Ugandan universities. English-medium; public + large private sector.

Governing authority

National Council for Higher Education (NCHE, est. 2001).

Degree system

Bachelor 3–5 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; UACE (A-level) entry + government/private sponsorship.

Admission

How

UACE (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) points + university merit/quota; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Government-sponsored (merit) + private-sponsored fee tracks.

Private

Higher.

Note

Makerere uses a dual government/private-sponsorship admission model.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa/permit for non-nationals (EAC freer movement).

Scholarships

Government merit scholarships; HESFB student loans; bilateral.

Sources & references

• NCHE/system — https://wenr.wes.org/education-system-profiles/education-in-uganda/ (2026-06-12)
• Makerere — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makerere_University (2026-06-12)