Call for Applications for August 2020 Intake

The Academic Registrar, Nkumba University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and all international students for all programmes in this year’s February Intake.

Presently, there are four avenues of entry to the University. These are: The Direct Entry Scheme, The Diploma Holders Entry Scheme, The Postgraduate Scheme and the Mature Age Entry Scheme. These guidelines are in line with the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) recommendations. We offer a variety of study sessions per programme as seen below including: Full Time (FT), Evening (EVE), Weekend (WKD) and Distance Learning.

Full Time or Day Sessions are conducted from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday while Evening Sessions are conducted from 5 pm to 9 pm on weekdays. The Weekend Sessions are conducted on Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 6pm. The Distance Learning Session is tailored for students who have to keep at their jobs but would like to attend class. Students are mainly taught using the e-learning platform but also get time to physically interact with the lecturers. It’s also important to note that some programmes are taught at our Kampala (K’la) Campus. Generally, these study arrangements provide sufficient flexibility to meet each student’s needs.

Note:

Because of the presidential directives and National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) guidelines, studies for this semester shall be conducted online using our Nkumba University E-learning Environment (NUELE) platform. This mode of study shall be in effect until further directives/ guidelines from the National Council for Higher Education.

To view our current programmes, download this pdf (insert link to pdf here)

 1. Applicants for Masters programmes should hold:

 

i. 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

     ii .Graduate with a pass degree and a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field may also be considered.

Or

    iii . Individuals who have considerable years of experience in intended areas of study but who lack first degree qualification.

 

2. Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma programmes should hold:

 

A first degree or its equivalent.

 

3. Applicants for Degree programmes should hold:

 

Direct Entry Scheme

1. At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;
2. At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

 

Diploma holders

1. Hold a Credit or Second-Class Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate.
2. At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.

 

Mature age Entry

1. The applicant should be 25 years of age and above;
2. Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.

 

Other

1. A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study;
2. Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.

 

• Applicants for Diploma programmes should hold:

1. A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent. 
2. Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) with at least one Principal Pass, and 2 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
   Or 
3. A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study from a recognized institution;
   Or
4. Any equivalent Certificate besides UCE and UACE from a recognized institution.

 

• Applicants for Certificate programmes should hold:

1. A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
2. A Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) with at least 3 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;

How to apply

Applications forms are available at a non-refundable fee for both the Postgraduate programmes and the Undergraduate programmes from the Office of the Academic Registrar. You may pay for these forms by cash or bank draft.

Or 

Alternatively, you can apply online by visiting: https://admissions.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/

Follow these steps to apply online

1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions portal here. 
2. SIGNUP using your Full Name, E-mail and Mobile Phone Number. (Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid).
3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile phone number.
4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
5. Login and to fill a form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme.
6. Once all details are filled, click SUBMIT FORM.
7. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on the “Pay for Form” button
8. Make a payment in either DFCU, ABSA or STANBIC BANK

 

Downloads

NU February 2021 Intake Programmes (click  here ).