A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PROGRAMMES AT BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY FOR 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission:
a) To the PhD programme for candidates with Masters,
b) To the Masters’ degree programmes for candidates with Degrees,
c) To Undergraduate degree programmes for candidates with Diplomas /Degrees /Higher Education Access Certificates,
d) To Undergraduate degree and Certificates in Higher Education Access Programmes for A-level candidates,
e) To Diploma Programmes for candidates with Certificates / A-level results,
f) To the Certificate in General Agriculture course for candidates with atleast O’ Level results and
g) To Skills-Based Practical Short-Course Certificate Programmes for candidates with atleast Primary Leaving Education (PLE)
NOTE THAT for candidates with A-Level results, the eligibility to degrees and diplomas is as follows:
General Requirement
Interested applicants should have: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes. (Candidates who obtained results 7, 9, X, Y and Z at
‘O’ level need not apply)
AND
(a) Degree Programmes
Should also have: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two (2) principal passes in prescribed subjects obtained at the
same sitting. Only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 are eligible to apply EXCEPT for those who wish to apply for BBW
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekend) which is open for all years.
(b) Diploma Programmes:-
Should also have: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least ONE (1) principal pass and TWO (2) subsidiaries in principal subjects
obtained at the same year of sitting. Only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 are eligible to apply.
Detailed information for each programme is specified in the table(s) below:
a) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
b) 1. Tuition, Duration and Intake Capacities
Code Programme Duration
(Years)
PVT
Slots Tuition Per Semester Campus
*MED Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 5 50
*BNA Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia 4 30 2,000,000/-for East Africans & 6,000,000/- for Non East Africans Mbale
*BNS Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4 50
APM Bachelor of Animal Production & Management 3 80 1,100,000 /-for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Arapai
BAB Bachelor of Agribusiness 3 100 800,000 /-for East Africans & 1,200,000/- for Non East Africans Arapai
BSA Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4 100 1,100,000 /-for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Arapai
CGA Certificate in General Agriculture 2 250 360,000 /- for East Africans & 540,000 for Non East Africans Arapai
DAP Diploma in Animal Production & Management 2 200 400,000 /- for East Africans & 600,000 for Non East Africans Arapai
DCP Diploma in Crop Production & Management 2 200 400,000 /- for East Africans & 600,000 for Non East Africans Arapai
**AMI Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering 4 60 1,250,000/-for East Africans & 1,875,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
APE Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing Engineering 4 60 1,100,000 /-for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
BCT Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 4 60 1,250,000/- for East Africans & 1,875,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
DAG Diploma in Agricultural Engineering 2 60 500,000/- for East Africans & 750,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
DEE Diploma in Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering 2 60 900,000 /-for East Africans & 1,350,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
BEE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 4 50 1,500,000/-for East Africans & 2,250,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
***DGI Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering: 2 60 500,000/- for East Africans & 750,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
MEB Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering 4 60 1,250,000 /-for East Africans & 1,875,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
***TEB Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering 4 60 1,100,000/- for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
WAR Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering 4 80 1,250,000 /-for East Africans & 1,875,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
*****BEP Bachelor of Education Primary 3 250 235,000/- for East Africans (per session)
& 352,500/- for Non East Africans (per session) Nagongera
*****DEP Diploma in Education Primary 3 200 180,000/- for East Africans (per session)
& 270,000/- for Non East Africans (per session) Nagongera
****SCE Bachelor of Science Education 3 300 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
BTI Bachelor of Information Technology 3 100 1,100,000 /-for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
ELS Bachelor of Education Languages (English & Literature in English) 3 80 600,000 /-for East Africans & 900,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
SCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 3 60 1,100,000 /-for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
BSS Bachelor of Science in Statistics 3 75 1,100,000 /-for East Africans & 1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
SPE Bachelor of Science Education (Physical Education) 3 60 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
SLC Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) 2 60 550,000/- for East Africans & 825,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
SLP Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Physics) 2 60 550,000/- for East Africans & 825,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
SLB Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Biology) 2 60 550,000/- for East Africans & 825,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
FWR Bachelor of Science in Fisheries &Water Resources Management 3 80 800,000 /-for East Africans & 1,200,000/- for Non East Africans Namasagali
NRE Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics 3 100 800,000 /-for East Africans & 1,200,000/- for Non East Africans Namasagali
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration 3 150 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
BPA Bachelor of Public Administration & Management 3 100 700,000 /-for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
BBW Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekend) 3 150 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
BPM Bachelor of Procurement & Supply Chain Management 3 100 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
DBA Diploma in Business Administration 2 100 400,000 /- for East Africans & 600,000 for Non East Africans Pallisa
DRI Diploma in Records & Information Management 2 100 400,000 /- for East Africans & 600,000 for Non East Africans Pallisa
BTT Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management 3 100 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
DTT Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management 2 100 400,000 /- for East Africans & 600,000 for Non East Africans Pallisa
ENM Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development & Management 3 100 700,000/- for East Africans & 1,050,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
c) 2. UACE / UCE Certificate holders
Code Programme Admission Requirements Campus
APM Bachelor of Animal Production &
Management
Essential: Two best done of Biology, Chemistry & Agriculture.
Relevant: Third best done of the Essential set or one best done of Foods & Nutrition, Economics, Geography, Physics & Mathematics.
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Arapai
BAB Bachelor of Agribusiness Essential: Two best done of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography, Mathematics & Agriculture.
Relevant: Third best done of the Essential set
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Arapai
BSA Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Essential: Biology and Chemistry
Relevant: One best done of Physics, Agriculture, Geography, Foods and Nutrition, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Arapai
CGA Certificate in General Agriculture Atleast a credit in Biology OR Agriculture AND At least four (4) passes from the other subjects obtained at the same sitting of UCE Arapai
DAP Diploma in Animal Production &
Management
Essential: One best done of Biology & Agriculture
Relevant: Second best done of the essential set or Chemistry, Foods & Nutrition
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Arapai
DCP Diploma in Crop Production &
Management
Essential: One best done of Biology & Agriculture
Relevant: Second best done of the essential set or Chemistry, Foods & Nutrition
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Arapai
DGI Diploma in Ginning and Industrial
Engineering
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: Chemistry and next better done of Mathematics and Physics
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Busitema
TEB Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile
and Industrial Engineering
Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set or one better done of Geography & Economics.
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Busitema
AMI Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization
and Irrigation Engineering
Essential: Maths & Physics
Relevant: One best done of: Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Economics & Technical Drawing.
Desirable: General Paper& Computer Studies
Busitema
APE Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing
Engineering
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: One of the best done of Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Economics & Technical Drawing
Desirable: General Paper& Computer Science.
Busitema
BCT Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Geography and Economics
Desirable: General Paper& Computer Studies
Busitema
BEE Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Economics
Desirable: General Paper& Computer Studies
Busitema
DAG Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: Next better done of Mathematics and Physics
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Busitema
DEE Diploma in Electronics and Electrical
Engineering
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: Chemistry and next better done of Mathematics and Physics
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Busitema
MEB Bachelor of Science in Mining
Engineering
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry & Geography.
Desirable: General Paper & Computer Studies
Busitema
WAR Bachelor of Science in Water Resources
Engineering
Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics& Chemistry
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set & Geography, Economics & Biology.
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Busitema
BNA Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Essential: Biology & Chemistry
Relevant: Math Or Physics
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Mbale
BNS Bachelor of Science in Nursing Essential: Biology & Chemistry
Relevant: One best done of Math, Physics, Food & Nutrition, Economics and Agriculture
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Mbale
MED Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery
Essential: Biology & Chemistry
Relevant: Math Or Physics
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Mbale
SCE Bachelor of Science Education Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Geography, Chemistry & Biology
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set.
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
BSS Bachelor of Science in Statistics Essential: Mathematics and one best done of Physics, Economic and Entrepreneurship
Relevant: Second best done of Physics, Economic, Entrepreneurship, Geography and Chemistry.
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
BTI Bachelor of Information Technology Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Nagongera
ELS Bachelor of Education Languages
(English & Literature in English)
Essential: Literature in English and One best done of ALL A-Level subjects.
Relevant: The third best done of ALL A-Level subjects
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
SCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: Chemistry or Economics
Desirable: General Paper & Computer Studies
Nagongera
SLB Diploma in Science Laboratory
Technology (Biology)
Essential: Biology
Relevant: Two better done of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Agriculture
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
SLC Diploma in Science Laboratory
Technology (Chemistry)
Essential: Chemistry
Relevant: Two better done of Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Agriculture
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
SLP Diploma in Science Laboratory
Technology (Physics)
Essential: Physics
Relevant: Two better done of Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Agriculture
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
SPE Bachelor of Science Education (Physical
Education)
Essential: Biology and One best done of Mathematics, Chemistry& Physics
Relevant: The third best done of Mathematics, Chemistry& Physics
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Nagongera
FWR Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and
Water Resource Management
Essential: Two best done of Agriculture, Chemistry & Biology.
Relevant: One better done of Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Chemistry
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Namasagali
NRE Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource
Economics
Essential: Two best done of Economics, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Geography
Relevant: Third best done of Economics, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Geography
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Namasagali
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
BBW Bachelor of Business Administration
(Weekend)
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
BPA Bachelor of Public Administration &
Management
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
BPM Bachelor of Procurement & Supply
Chain Management
Essential: Economics and Mathematics
Relevant: One best done of Geography, Physics and Entrepreneurship
Desirable: General Paper & Computer Studies
Pallisa
BTT Bachelor of Tourism and Travel
Management
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
DBA Diploma in Business Administration Essential: One best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Second best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
DRI Diploma in Records & Information
Management
Essential: One best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Second best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
DTT Diploma of Tourism and Travel
Management
Essential: One best done of all A level subjects
Relevant: Second best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
ENM Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
Development & Management
Essential: Economics or Mathematics and one best done of the remaining A level subjects
Relevant: Best done of the remaining A level subjects
Desirable: General Paper and Sub-Mathematics or Computer Studies
Pallisa
- Diploma/Certificate holders
Code Programme Academic Requirements Campus
MED Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Atleast a diploma in any of the following health disciplines:
Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Medical laboratory Technologist / Scientists, Medical Radiography, Physiotherapists,
Anaesthetic Officers, Orthopaedic Officers/Assistants, Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians, Psychiatry Clinical Officers/Mental Health
Clinical Officers, Nursing, E.N.T (Post Basic Diploma) Ophthalmology, Clinical Medicine and any other related and relevant medical
disciplines. In addition, applicants must have a relevant working experience of atleast one year.
Note that: Applicants for BNA with Higher Diploma in Anesthesia shall take 3 years on the programme
Mbale
BNA Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia
BNS Bachelor of Science in Nursing
APM Bachelor of Animal Production &
Management
Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma in any Agriculture related Discipline. Arapai
BAB Bachelor of Agribusiness Atleast a credit or second class diploma in Agriculture or any other business related and relevant field obtained from a recognized
institution
Arapai
BSA Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Atleast a credit or second class diploma in Agriculture or any other related and relevant field obtained from a recognized institution Arapai
CGA Certificate in General Agriculture Atleast a credit in Biology OR Agriculture AND At least four (4) passes from the other subjects obtained at the same sitting of UCE Arapai
DAP Diploma in Animal Production &
Management
At least a credit or Second class Certificate in Animal Production or General Agriculture from a recognized Institution. Arapai
DCP Diploma in Crop Production & Management At least a credit or Second class Certificate in Crop Production or General Agriculture from a recognized Institution. Arapai
AMI Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization and
Irrigation Engineering
At least a credit or 2
nd class Ordinary Technician Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, candidates should
have obtained at least credit performance in Mathematics component of the Diploma.
Busitema
APE Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing
Engineering
Atleast a credit or class II diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Industrial
Chemistry Engineering, with at least a credit pass in Mathematics.
Busitema
BCT Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering At least a credit or 2
nd class Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Traditional Engineering disciplines or any other
Diploma that has both Mathematics and Physics as core components from a recognized institution
Busitema
DAG Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Advanced Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering and Ginning Engineering from a recognized Institution. Busitema
DEE Diploma in Industrial Electronics and
Electrical Engineering
Holders of at least a Credit/Class II Certificate of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and any other related and relevant engineering
disciplines.
Busitema
BEE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering At least a 2
nd class or Credit Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Traditional Engineering disciplines or any other
Diploma that has both Mathematics and Physics as core components from a recognized institution
Busitema
DGI Diploma in Ginning and Industrial
Engineering:
Atleast an Advanced Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering and Ginning Engineering from a recognized
Institution.
Busitema
MEB Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering At least a 2
nd class or Credit Diploma in Engineering with a Credit pass Mathematics or Physics obtained from a recognized Institution. Busitema
TEB Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile and
Industrial Engineering
At least a 2
nd class or Credit Diploma in Textile Engineering. The candidates should have obtained at least a credit pass in Mathematics
from a recognized institution.
Busitema
WAR Bachelor of Science in Water Resources
Engineering
At least a 2
nd class or Credit Diploma in any Engineering discipline with a Credit pass in Mathematics or Physics obtained from a
recognized Institution.
Busitema
BEP Bachelor of Education Primary Atleast a Credit or Second class diploma in Primary Education from a recognized institution. Nagongera
DEP Diploma in Education Primary “O” Level or its equivalent, AND Grade III certificate Nagongera
SCE Bachelor of Science Education At least a 2
nd class or credit Diploma in Secondary Education with core components in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
Economics, Entrepreneurship & Agriculture or Diploma in Computer Studies from a recognized institution.
Nagongera
BSS Bachelor of Science in Statistics Atleast a credit or second class diploma in any mathematical discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning Nagongera
BTI Bachelor of Information Technology Atleast a Credit or second class Diploma in computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information System,
Technology and Telecommunication or its Equivalent obtained from a recognized Institution
Nagongera
ELS Bachelor of Education Languages (English &
Literature in English)
Atleast a credit or second class diploma with English/English Literature from a recognized institution Nagongera
SCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Atleast a credit or second class diploma in computer science, any engineering discipline, statistics or any other diploma with mathematics
or computer science as one of the subjects from a recognized institution
Nagongera
SPE Bachelor of Science Education (Physical
Education)
Atleast a credit or second class diploma in physical education, sports science or any other diploma with biology from a recognized
institution of higher learning
Nagongera
SLC Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
(Chemistry)
Atleast a credit or second class certificate in science laboratory technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher
learning
Nagongera
SLP Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
(Physics)
Atleast a credit or second class certificate in science laboratory technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher
learning
Nagongera
SLB Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
(Biology)
Atleast a credit or second class certificate in science laboratory technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher
learning
Nagongera
FWR Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Water
Resources Management
Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma in Fisheries or its equivalent in a related Discipline Namasagali
NRE Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource
Economics
Atleast a credit or class II diploma in Economics, Environmental or Agricultural related disciplines Namasagali
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution Pallisa
BPA Bachelor of Public Administration &
Management
Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution Pallisa
BBW Bachelor of Business Administration
(Weekend)
Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution Pallisa
BPM Bachelor of Procurement & Supply Chain
Management
Atleast a second class or credit diploma in any field from a recognized institution Pallisa
DBA Diploma in Business Administration Atleast a credit or second class / advanced certificate in any discipline from a recognized institution Pallisa
DRI Diploma in Records & Information
Management
Atleast a credit or second class / advanced certificate in library & information science, records and information management or related
discipline from a recognized institution
Pallisa
BTT Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution Pallisa
DTT Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management Atleast a credit or second class / advanced certificate in any discipline from a recognized institution Pallisa
ENM Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development &
Management
Atleast a credit or second class diploma in any field from a recognized institution of higher learning Pallisa
Key:
- All diploma holder applicants of Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BNS) and Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia
(BNA) will be required to sit the special entry examination scheduled for Saturday, 25
thJune 2022 starting at 7:30 am at School of Clinical Officers, Mbale.
** Candidates who did not offer Agriculture or Biology at A-Level should have passed it with at least a Credit at O-Level to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of
Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering (AMI)
*** Candidates who did not offer Chemistry at A-Level should have passed it with at least a Credit at O-Level to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in
Polymer, Textile & Industrial Engineering (TEB) and Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering (DGI)
**** Available Subject Combinations for SCE include: - Mathematics, Physics, Education
- Mathematics, Computer Studies, Education
- Physics, Computer Studies, Education
- Mathematics, Chemistry, Education
- Biology, Chemistry, Education
- Economics, Mathematics, Education
- Economics, Computer Studies, Education
- Entrepreneurship, Computer Studies, Education
- Agriculture Double Main, Education
- Geography, Computer Studies, Education
- Geography, Mathematics, Education
* Available subject combinations for DEP and BEP include: - Mathematics/Science
- Mathematics/Physical Education
- Mathematics/Computer Studies
- English/S.S.T
- English/Computer Studies
- English/Religious Studies
- Agriculture Double Main (for BEP only)
Period of Study for DEP and BEP:
Distance learning with face to face sessions is conducted during school
vacations.
d) GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
NOTE THAT: a) Applicants with a pass degree must show evidence of both academic and professional growth.
b) The presented academic qualifications should be from accredited institutions.
Code Programme Duration
(Years)
Admission Requirements
Tuition Per Semester
Campus
MCF Master of Computer
Forensics 2
1
st degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information
Systems, Software Engineering, Network Engineering Communication Engineering,
Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, physics & Mathematics with at least second
class honors
1,800,000/- for East Africans
2,700,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
MID
Master of Science in
Irrigation and Drainage
Engineering
2
- Honors Bachelor Degree in the following fields; Irrigation, Water Resources, Agricultural,
Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Bio-Systems, Agro-processing, and Mining Engineering. - Holders of other relevant engineering degrees.
1,895,000/- for East Africans
2,842,500/- for Non East Africans Busitema
MME
Master of Science in
Materials Engineering 2 - A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering of second class lower division and above.
- A Bachelor’s degree of second class lower division and above in Natural Sciences or
(Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) - A Bachelor’s degree of second class lower division and above in Technology or Science
Technology in the relevant disciplines.
2,000,000/- for East Africans
3,000,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
MSE
Master of Science in
Sustainable Energy
Engineering
2
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering of atleast second class lower division from a recognized
university.
Or
A Bachelor’s degree of atleast second class lower division in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics)
2,000,000/- for East Africans &
3,000,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
PEE PhD in Energy
Engineering 3
MSc degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering or an equivalent coursework and dissertation MSc
degree in a relevant area. Those with a purely Research based MSc or MEng or MTech degree will
be required to do and pass some MSc taught courses offered by the University as agreed with the
supervisor and approved by the faculty research board.
3,000,000/- for East Africans &
4,500,000/- for Non East Africans
Busitema
PME PhD in Materials
Engineering (by Research) 3
a) A master degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or a Master’s degree
in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics). Note: The master
degree should be one of coursework and a thesis.
b) An applicant whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate
English language proficiency.
c) A research concept paper shall be submitted as part of the application dossiers.
3,000,000/- for East Africans &
4,500,000/- for Non East Africans Busitema
MMM Master of Medicine, Internal
Medicine 3
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized
institution. The applicant must provide evidence of Registration with the Uganda Medical and
Dental Practitioners Council.
2,000,000/- for East Africans
3,000,000/- for Non East Africans Mbale
MPC Master of Medicine in
Paediatrics and Child Health 3
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.The applicant must provide evidence of Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental
Practitioners Council
2,500,000/- for East Africans
3,750,000/- for Non East Africans Mbale
MPH Master of Public Health 2
A degree in health sciences e.g MBChB, BSc Nursing, B. Pharmacy, BDS, BSc Physiotherapy
and BVM
A degree in biological sciences e.g Biology, Laboratory sciences, Nutrition
A degree in social science e.g Social work, Sociology, Economics, Demography and Statistics
3,000,000/- for East Africans
5,400,000/- for Non East Africans Mbale
MEP Masters in Educational
Psychology 2
A minimum of second class lower Bachelor of Science with Education or Bachelor of Education or
Bachelor of Arts with Education shall be necessary for a candidate to be considered for the program.
Or
Any other qualifications weighted by the National Council for Higher Education to be of equivalent
grade can be considered for the programme
In addition;
a) Foreign nationals who do not have English as their native language should provide evidence of
proficiency in English (TOEFL or IELTS Score) for admission to this course. The TOEFL or
IELTS score reports should not be more than two years since taking the Test to submission of
the application. A minimum TOEFL Score of 213 (computer-based), 550 (paper-based), or 79
(internet-based), or a minimum of 6.0 IELTS score is required.
b) Also, candidates with Bachelor Degree from Universities outside Uganda should obtain
certificates of equivalence from “NCHE”.
2,000,000/= for East Africans &
3,000,000/= for Non East Africa Nagongera
EDM Master of Educational
Leadership and Management 2 - Bachelors degree from a recognized institution or the equivalent in any discipline.
- A professional working experience of at least one year in a relevant field, (preferably
management and administration work or leaders of academic institutions)
1,500,000/- for East Africans
2,250,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
MIM Master of Science in
Industrial Mathematics 2
Honors Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent in any discipline with a
good background in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering etc
Or
Evidence of academic or professional progress with a Pass Bachelor of Science Degree with a
bias in Mathematics background or its equivalent plus a Postgraduate Diploma from a
recognized institution.
1,800,000/- for East Africans
2,700,000/- for Non East Africans Nagongera
MSP Master of Science in Physics 2
At least a Second Class Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a
recognized institution.
Or
A Pass Degree Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a recognized
institution, with evidence of academic growth.
2,000,000/= for East Africans
3,000,000/= for East Africa Nagongera
MCC
Master of Science in Climate
Change and Disaster
Management
2 - Must have obtained at least a Second Class Honors degree in Physical, Natural Sciences or
Human Sciences from a recognized institution. - 1
st degree in bio-physical sciences (Natural resource economics, Natural Sciences, Physical
Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) - 1
st degree in Managerial Sciences (Business Administration and Management, Social Sciences,
Law, Mass Communication) and BA/BSc/B. Education - Relevant engineering degrees
1,800,000/- for East Africans
2,700,000/- for Non East Africans Namasagali
MEE Master of Science in
Environmental Economics 2
Must have obtained at least a Second Class Honors degree or its equivalent in Physical Sciences,
Biological Sciences or Social Sciences 1,800,000/- for East Africans
2,700,000/- for Non East Africans Namasagali
MBA Master of Business
Administration 2
(i) First degree in any field of at least second class honors, or its equivalent from a recognized
University.
(ii) Holder of Qualifications in professional programs such as; ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K), CIMA,
CFA, CIPS will be considered with one having final/ complete stage.
1,100,000/- for East Africans
1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
PAM
Doctor of Philosophy in
Business Administration and
Management
3
A candidate must be a holder of an honours degree with relevant research and publication evidence or
produce evidence of ability to undertake research in the area of proposed study.
Such evidence shall include:
a) Master’s degree (including an appropriate research component); and,
b) The application form shall be accompanied by a Research Concept Paper of about 1500
words.
3,000,000/- for East Africans
4,500,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
MPA Masters in Public
Administration 2
First degree in any field of at least 2nd class honors or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Or
Any Postgraduate Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning.
Note that: a candidate can be admitted to year two if the courses in first year have been covered to a
big extent at the Postgraduate level.
1,100,000/- for East Africans &
1,650,000/- for Non East Africans Pallisa
e) HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) is the 4th Higher Education access route to provide entry opportunity for candidates who sat for UACE but do not have
appropriate qualifications based on current National admission criteria for higher education and those with foreign qualifications but do not merit admission to programmes at
higher institutions of learning in Ugandan Education system.
The programme runs for two semesters (one year), and focuses on preparation of candidates in specific subjects that provide specific and generic academic skills to succeed in
higher education system in the desired programmes.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements to the programme
(i) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) holders with at least two subsidiary passes or its equivalent. At least one of the subsidiary pass shall be from a
principal subject.
(ii) Vocational Qualifications at level 2 or level 3 of the Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework.
(iii) Qualifications equivalent to Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) as shall be determined by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) in
consultation with Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
(iv) Students with foreign secondary school qualifications not considered equivalent to UACE; such students shall have passed at least five subjects with a minimum
overall grade of C (equivalently a Ugandan grade 5)
Code Programme Duration
(Yrs)
Admission Requirements
Tuition Per Semester
Campus
HBA Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology
and Agriculture
1 Essential: Biology & Agriculture
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
700,000/- for East Africans
1,050,000/- for Non East Africans
Nagongera
HBC Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology
and Chemistry
1 Essential: Biology & Chemistry
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
700,000/- for East Africans
1,050,000/- for Non East Africans
Nagongera
HMC Higher Education Access Certificate in
Mathematics and Chemistry
1 Essential: Mathematics & Chemistry
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
700,000/- for East Africans
1,050,000/- for Non East Africans
Nagongera
HPM Higher Education Access Certificate in Physics
and Mathematics
1 Essential: Physics and Mathematics
Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
700,000/- for East Africans
1,050,000/- for Non East Africans
Nagongera
HEL Higher Education Access Certificate in English
Language and Literature In English
1 Essential: English Language and Literature In English.
Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
700,000/- for East Africans
1,050,000/- for Non East Africans
Nagongera
d) SKILLS BASED PRACTICAL SHORT COURSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
These programmes aim at producing highly trained and skilled human resource urgently needed in the wide range of industries.
Code Course Duration Target Group(s) and
Requirements
No of
Places
Course Fees Campus
CAM Certificate in Automotive Repair, Operation and Maintenance
6 Months
(for each
course)
Applicants should have completed
at least Primary leaving Education
or Professionals who would like to
enhance their skills in any of these
areas.
25
(for each
course)
500,000/- for East
Africans
750,000/- for Non East
Africans
Busitema CWM Certificate in Welding and Metal Part Fabrication
CIT Certificate in Irrigation Technologies and Innovations
CPP Certificate in Post-Harvest Handling and Processing Technologies
Mode of Application
All candidates will apply online using the new AIMS system. Applicants MUST make a print out of the application form and attach certified copies of the
transcript, certificate, diploma and degree; birth certificate, one (1) passport size photo to be submitted to any of the following centers: Busitema campus
(25km from Tororo), Busitema University Liaison Office (Makerere University, Lincoln Flats, Room A2), Arapai Campus in Soroti, Namasagali Campus in
Kamuli, Nagongera Campus in Tororo, Pallisa Campus (at Kalaki) in Pallisa & Mbale Campus (Mbale Regional Referral Hospital) not later than Sunday, 12
th
June, 2022. All copies of academic transcripts must be certified by the awarding institutions and not Photocopies of Certified documents.
NB: - All Admitted Candidates will be responsible for verification of their Academic documents from awarding institution.
- A non refundable application fee for PhD programmes is UgX 200,000 for East Africans and UgX 300,000 for non East Africans.
- A non refundable application fee for diploma holders who wish to apply for Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MED), Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BNS) and Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia (BNA) who will be required to pay a non refundable fee for the SPECIAL ENTRY
EXAMINATION of UgX 150,000 for East Africans and UgX 225,000 for non East Africans. - A non refundable application fee of UgX 50,000 for East Africans or UgX 75,000 for Non East African, will be required by the other categories.
BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY ON LINE APPLCATION PORTAL USERGUIDE - Applicants should access the institution’s Admission URL http://admissions.busitema.ac.ug
- Signup using full name, e-mail and mobile no. Please, note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting documents for your
application to be considered. - A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
- The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
- To fill a form the applicant clicks on the apply now button displayed on the running scheme.
- Upload your academic documents (in a single file pdf format) by clicking the ATTACH FILES button. Note that in addition, for PhD applicants, a
softcopy (in pdf format) of the Research Concept Paper is required to be sent to the following email: dgsri@adm.busitema.ac.ug - Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for the Form” button and get the reference which you will take to the bank.
NOTES: (i) You are advised against submitting false information or forged documentations.
Candidates who obtained results 7, 9, X, Y and Z at ‘O’ Level need not apply, since they do not meet the admission requirements.
(ii) Students who are already registered on Busitema Programs are not ELIGIBLE to apply.
THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR DAP, DCP & CGA PROGRAMMES THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR BEP & DEP PROGRAMMES
ITEM
EAST
AFRICANS
NON EAST
AFRICANS
Guild fee by all students (per year) 30,000 45,000
Recess/Industrial Training (To be paid by all PRIVATELY sponsored
students every Second Semester) 250,000 375,000
Medical fee for all students (per year) 20,000 30,000
Examination fees (per semester) 50,000 75,000
Sports fees for all students (per year) 30,000 45,000
Registration fee (per semester) 50,000 75,000
Accommodation (per semester) –where applicable 129,000 193,500
University Identity Card fee per Issue 15,000 22,500
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR DAP, DCP & CGA
ITEM EAST
AFRICANS
NON EAST
AFRICANS
Registration fee per year 50,000 75,000
Examination fee per year 50,000 75,000
Library fee per year 20,000 30,000
Research fund fee per year 20,000 30,000
University identity card fee per issue 15,000 22,500
Computer fee per year 20,000 30,000
Recess / School Practice fee per year 250,000 375,000
Guild fee per year 30,000 45,000
Medical fee per year 20,000 30,000
Sports fee per year 30,000 45,000 - 2 reams of photocopying paper (ROTATRIM Or DOUBLE A)
- One hand hoe (with a handle)
- Two (2) plastic spring files (GREEN)
THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PER ANNUM
THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR ALL OTHER CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA &
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
ITEM EAST
AFRICANS
NON EAST
AFRICANS
Administration fee 200,000 300,000
Library fee 20,000 30,000
Registration fee 120,000 180,000
Identity Card (per issuance) 15,000 225,000
Guild fee 30,000 45,000
Sports fee 30,000 45,000
Medical fee 40,000 60,000
Examination fee 200,000 300,000
Computer fee 80,000 120,000
Development fee 100,000 150,000
Research Fee (Payable every 2
nd semester) 750,000 1,125,000
ITEM
EAST
AFRICANS
NON EAST
AFRICANS
Registration fees by privately sponsored students 100,000 150,000
Examination fees by privately sponsored students 100,000 150,000
Library fees by privately sponsored students 20,000 30,000
Research fund fees by privately sponsored students 20,000 30,000
Development fee per year by private students 50,000 75,000
University identity card fee by all students 15,000 22,500
Computer fee by private students 50,000 75,000
Guild fee by all students 30,000 45,000
Sports fee by all students 30,000 45,000
Medical fees (treatment) by private students 40,000 60,000
Recess/Industrial Training/School Practice (To be paid by all PRIVATELY sponsored
students every 2
nd semester) 250,000 375,000
Accommodation per semester (where applicable) 129,000 193,500
Accommodation per semester for all Students (PVT/GVT) admitted for MED, BNA &BNS 350,000 525,000