Gulu University Application For Admissions

By | April 1, 2023

Call for Application 2023/2024 Admissions

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2023/2024 ADMISSIONS

The Academic Registrar of Gulu University invites online applications for admission to programmes offered at the University for the 2023/2024 Academic Year under the Diploma and Graduate Entry Schemes. The deadline for receiving applications is April 30th, 2023.

Applicants must fill and submit the application form online accessible on the URL http://apply.gu.ac.ug or www.gu.ac.ug The detailed application procedure is provided at the end of this advert.

Applicants for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shortlisted under the Diploma Entry Scheme will be required to sit Pre-entry Examinations on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. Please, come with your Identity card and original academic documents.

CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA ENTRY SCHEME (For Certificate and /or Diploma Holders only) – GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP
SNProgrammeCode/Study Time  Minimum Entry RequirementsDurationTuition Fees per Semester
  WeekdayWeekendCampusSponsorship YearsEast Africa Students (UGX.)International Students (UGX.)
 FACULTY OF MEDICINE
01Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryGUM GuluPrivateDiploma in Health related discipline or its equivalent obtained from a recognised Institution.51,344,0003,360,000
02Bachelor of Science in Public HealthGPH GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in Health related discipline or Second Class Diploma in Education majoring in Biology and Chemistry from a recognised Institution.31,344,0003,360,000
 FACULTY OF LAW
01Bachelor of LawsGBL GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.41,200,0002,400,000
 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
01Bachelor of Science in AgricultureGUA, HUA Gulu, HoimaPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary, Animal or Crop Husbandry, Fishery and other related disciplines obtained from a recognised Institution.41,050,0002,625,000
02Bachelor of Science in Biosystems EngineeringGSB GuluPrivateA Second Class/Credit Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering and any other related Diploma in Engineering from a recognised Institution.41,344,0003,360,000
03Bachelor of Science in Food Bioscience and Agribusiness.GFA GuluPrivateSecond Class Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop Husbandry, Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised Institution.41,050,0002,625,000
04Bachelor of Science in Agri-Entrepreneurship and Communication ManagementGSA GuluPrivateA Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop Husbandry, Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised Institution.41,050,0002,625,000
05Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources ManagementGEM GuluPrivateSecond Class Diploma or its equivalent in Forestry, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Husbandry, Veterinary, Beekeeping, Food and Nutrition, Environmental Health, Fisheries or other related disciplines, from a recognized Institution.31,050,0002,625,000
 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
01Bachelor of Business AdministrationBBG, HBGBAK, HBK, KBWGulu, Hoima, KitgumPrivateA Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business related courses or their equivalent obtained from a recognized Institution3910,0001,820,000
02Bachelor of Quantitative EconomicsGQE GuluPrivateA Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business related courses and or their equivalent obtained from a recognised Institution. The applicant should have done and passed Mathematics and Economics at A’ Level with Principal passes.31,050,0002,100,000
03Bachelor of Development StudiesDES, HESDEK, HEKGulu, HoimaPrivateA holder of Uganda Diploma in Humanities, UNEB Certificate Level III or its equivalent with at least Second Class/Credit Diploma obtained from a recognised Institution.3770,0001,540,000
04Bachelor of Public AdministrationGPA, HPAGPK, HPK, KPWGulu, Hoima, KitgumPrivateA holder of Uganda Diploma in Humanities, UNEB Certificate Level III or its equivalent with at least a Second Class/Credit Diploma obtained from a recognised Institution.3770,0001,540,000
05Bachelor of Secretarial and Administrative Studies GSWGuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in any field obtained from a recognised Institution.31,200,0002,400,000
06Bachelor of Development EconomicsGDEGDKGuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in any field obtained from a recognised Institution.31,200,0002,400,000
07Bachelor of Procument and Supply Chain ManagementGSMGSKGuluPrivateSecond Class or Credit Diploma in Business Studies or its equivalent obtained from a recognised Institution.31,200,0002,400,000
 FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES
01Bachelor of Science Education (Biological)GBE GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma with Biological Science subject combination obtained from a recognised Institution.3630,0001,260,000
02Bachelor of Science Education (Physical)SEG GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma with Physical Science subject combination obtained from a recognised Institution.3630,0001,260,000
03Bachelor of Science with Education (Mathematics and Economics).GME,HME Gulu, HoimaPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in Economics, Statistics or Accounting obtained from a recognised Institution.31,000,0002,000,000
04Bachelor of Science Education (Sport and Exercise Science).GSS GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in any Biological or Physical Science subject combinations obtained from a recognised Institution.3630,0001,260,000
05Bachelor of Science Education (Agriculture)SEA GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma or its equivalent in Agriculture, Animal or Crop Husbandry, Veterinary or any other related disciplines obtained from a recognised Institution.31,050,0002,100,000
06Bachelor of Arts with Education.GEA, HEAGEK, KEWGulu, Hoima, KitgumPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in Secondary Education with two of the following subjects; Geography, Religious Education, History, Literature in English and English Language obtained from a recognised Institution.3630,0001,260,000
07Bachelor of Business Education.GBD GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in Education with Business-related Studies obtained from a recognised Institution.31,000,0002,000,000
08Bachelor of Education (Primary).KEP, HEP Kitgum, HoimaPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in Education (Primary) obtained from a recognised Institution.31,000,0002,000,000
09Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education). GEC, HECGulu, HoimaPrivateAt least a Second Class/Credit Diploma in Early Childhood Education or its Equivalent, Diploma in Primary Education and Diploma in Teacher Education.3700,0001,400,000
 FACULTY OF SCIENCE
01Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceGCS GuluPrivateA Credit Class Diploma in computing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Persons who enrolled effective 2017/2018 and obtained a Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science from Gulu University may be admitted to 2nd year.3960,0001,920,000
02Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Chemistry)GAS GuluPrivateSecond Class/Credit Diploma in any Technological courses with Chemistry obtained from a recognised Institution.03900,0001,800,000
03Bachelor of Computer Science (Gaming and Animation Technology).GAT GuluPrivateCredit Class Diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics in the following: Uganda National Examinations Board, Ordinary Technical Diploma, Diploma in Computer Science, Diploma in Information and Communication Technology or its equivalent.3960,0001,920,000
04Bachelor of Sports, Exercise and Health Science.GSH GuluPrivateSecond Class National Diploma or its equivalent, in Physical Education, Sport Science, Science Education, Zoology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medicine or any other related disciplines, from recognized Institutions.3850,0001,700,000
05Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical)GAP GuluPrivateUACE certificate or its equivalent and must have obtained a Diploma, with relevant subjects, of at least a second class from a recognized Institution.3850,0001,700,000
06Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyGIMGIWGuluPrivateA Credit Class Diploma in computing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Persons who enrolled effective 2017/2018 and obtained a Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science of Gulu University may be admitted to 2nd year.3960,0001,920,000
 INSTITUTE OF PEACE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
01Bachelor of International Relations and Security Studies.GIS GuluPrivateSecond Class National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant field obtained from a recognized Institution.3910,0001,820,000
GRADUATE ENTRY (For Degree Holders only) – PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP
SNProgrammeCode/Study Time  Minimum Entry RequirementsDurationTuition Fees per Semester
  WeekdayWeekendCampusSponsorship YearsEast Africa Students (UGX.)International Students (UGX.)
 FACULTY OF MEDICINE
01Masters of Public HealthMPHMPKGuluPrivateBachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Community Health, Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences like Laboratory, Environmental Health, Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Statistics, Social sciences with courses relevant to Public Health from a recognised Institution. Those holding second-class Lower degrees should have at least two years of work experience in related fields from the time of graduation.22,500,0006,250,000
02Master of Medical AnthropologyMMA Kitgum, HoimaPrivateSecond Class Bachelor’s degree in humanities and health-related disciplines obtained from a recognised Institution. Those holding second-class Lower degrees should have at least two years of working experience from the time of graduation.21,500,0003,750,000
 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
01Master of Science in Animal Production and MarketingMSA GuluPrivateSecond Class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Animal Production, Zoology/Botany or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised Institution. Those holding second-class Lower degrees should have at least two years of work experience in related fields from the time of graduation.21,300,0003,250,000
02Master of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources ManagementMSE GuluPrivateSecond Class Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Science in Agriculture, Agriculture, Environmental Science, General Sciences, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Botany, Land Economics and Physical Planning from a recognised Institution. Those holding second-class Lower degrees should have at least two years of work experience in related fields from the time of graduation.21,300,0003,250,000
03Master of Science in Agri-Enterprises DevelopmentMAE GuluPrivateSecond Class Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Business Administration or any other Economics related discipline from a recognised Institution.21,300,0003,250,000
04Master of Science in Food Security and Community NutritionMFN GuluPrivateSecond Class Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Biological Sciences, General Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or other Medical fields from a recognised Institution.21,300,0003,250,000
05Master of Science in Biosystems EngineeringMBE GuluPrivateBachelors’ Degree in any of the following fields: Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Science (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, Geology), Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and related disciplines from a recognised Institution.21,500,0003,750,000
06Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy AccessMRE GuluPrivateHonours Bachelor’s degree (second class lower division and above) in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, from a recognized university.22,100,0005,250,000
07Master of Science in AgronomyMAS GuluPrivateHonours degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Soil Science, Land Use Management, Forestry or their equivalent from a recognised Institution.22,250,0005,625,000
08Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Applied Biosciences.PhD GuluPrivateMaster of Science in the fields relevant to the following thematic area of research: Food Systems and Agribusiness, Efficiency of Small-to-Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and Small Holders Production Systems, Food Security and Community Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality Management, Agri-Policy Analysis, Climate Change and Community Adaptation, Environmental Management and Biodiversity Conservation, Renewable Energy and Sustainability, Plant Bio-Resources and Stress Management, Sustainable Crop Production and Ecological Management, and Sustainable Animal Production Systems.33,800,0009,500,000
 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
01Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management PGFGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in Business related courses obtained from a recognised Institution.1560,0001,120,000
02Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management PGPGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.1560,0001,120,000
03Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Skills Development PGNGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.1560,0001,120,000
04Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management PGSGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.1650,0001,300,000
05Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development PCDGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.11,000,0002,000,000
06Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management PPAGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.11,00.,0002,000,000
07Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management PHRGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.11,000,0002,000,000
08Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation PMEGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.11,000,0002,000,000
09Master of Monitoring and Evaluation MMEGuluPrivateAt least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any field obtained from a recognised Institution.11,900,0003,800,000
10Master of Development Studies MDSGuluPrivateAt least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any field obtained from a recognised Institution.11,900,0003,800,000
11Master of Business Administration MBAGuluPrivateAt least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised University. Those holding second-class Lower degrees should have at least two years of work experience in related fields from the time of graduation. Those who have completed recognised professional Accounting and Banking qualifications may be considered.2.51,120,0002,240,000
12Master of Arts in Pubic Administration and Management MPAGuluPrivateAt least a Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution. Applicant with a pass degree must have a postgraduate diploma in any discipline from a recognised university.21,120,0002,240,000
13Master of Science in Finance MSFGuluPrivateAt least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Economics, Statistics, Banking, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting or business related courses or its equivalent obtained from a recognized Institution. OR Applicants with a Pass Degree must have at least a Second class Post graduate diploma in a related field or discipline obtained from a recognized Institution21,900,0003,800,000
14Master of Science in Economics MECGuluPrivateAt least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Economics, Statistics, Banking, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Finance or Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. OR Applicants with a Pass Degree must have at least a Second class Post graduate diploma in a related field or discipline obtained from a recognized Institution.21,900,0003,800,000
15PhD in Business and Management PHD-BMGuluPrivateMust have Master(s) Degree(s) in a field(s) related to business, management, social (behavioral) sciences, computer science and information management systems, or discipline(s) related to the field(s) of study from a recognized Institution. A research concept paper submitted for review and approval. Two academic referees, preferably from your most recent degree or research setting. Working experience in research related environment prior to admission44,500,0009,000,000
 FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES
01Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGEGuluPrivateBachelor’s Degree from which two Secondary School teaching subjects or One Double Main subject can be generated.11,200,0002,240,000
02Master of Education in Education Management MEDGuluPrivateEither Second Class Bachelor degree in Education or Second Class Bachelor of Science or Arts with Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained from a recognised Institution.2980,0001,960,000
03Master of Arts in Literature and English Linguistics MELGuluPrivateSecond Class degree in the following programmes; Bachelor of Arts (English Language Studies and Literature), Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Literature), Bachelor of Arts Education (English and Literature), Bachelor of Education (English and Literature) obtained from a recognised Institution.21,500,0003,000,000
04Master of Arts in History MAHGuluPrivateSecond class Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution in the following fields: History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Political Science, International Relations and Heritage Studies.21,500,0003,000,000
05Master of Arts in Geography MAGGuluPrivateSecond class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in the following fields: Geography, Agriculture, Forestry, Soil Science, Meteorology, Hydrology/ or Water Resources, Geology, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Tourism, Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Population Studies, Gender, Botany, Zoology, Civil Engineering, Surveying and other Humanities.21,500,0003,000,000
06Master of Education (Curriculum Studies and Foundations of Education) MFCGuluPrivateSecond class Bachelor’s degree, from a recognized Institution, in the following fields: Science Education, Arts Education, Business Education, Vocational Education and Teacher Education21,500,0003,000,000
07PhD in Education PHD-EDGuluPrivateMaster’s degree in Curriculum Studies, Foundations of Education, Educational Planning, Management and Administration or related fields from a recognized University/Institution and submission of a relevant research concept paper. Applications are received throughout the year.43,000,0006,000,000
08PhD in Humanities PHD-HUGuluPrivateMaster’s degree in Geography, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English and Linguistics or related fields, from a recognized University/Institution and submission of a relevant research concept paper. Applications are received throughout the year.43,000,0006,000,000
 FACULTY OF SCIENCE
01Master of Science in Applied Tropical Entomology and Parasitology MEPGuluPrivateSecond Class Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Agriculture, Human and Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences obtained from a recognised Institution. At least two year work experience in related field for those holding Second Class Lower degrees.21,200,0002,400,000
02Master of Science in Information and Communications Technologies for Development MTDGuluPrivatei) A Pass/Third Class Bachelor’s Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing disciplines, including Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computer Engineering from a recognized Institution; or
ii) A Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second-Class Lower degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computer Engineering from a recognized Institution, or
iii) Any other Bachelor’s degree with at least a second class upper from a recognized Institution.
21,550,0003,100,000
03Master of Science in Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyMBB GuluPrivateA Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Biological field, Laboratory Sciences, Botany/Zoology, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Veterinary Science, and Medical/Health related field or its equivalent from a recognized university.21,500,0003,000,000
04PhD in SciencePHD-SC GuluPrivateMaster’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or related fields, from a recognized University/Institution and submission of a relevant research concept paper. Applications are received throughout the year.43,500,0007,000,000
 INSTITUTE OF PEACE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
01Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Studies MACGuluPrivateA Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.21,000,0002,000,000
02Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics MGEGuluPrivateA Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution.21,500,0003,000,000
03PhD in Peace and Security StudiesPHD-PS GuluPrivateMaster of Arts degree in Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Psychology or Theology from a recognized Institution and submission of a concept paper. Applications are received throughout the year.44,800,0009,600,000

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Application Portal on http://apply.gu.ac.ug
  2. Register by filing in either your e-mail or mobile number, click REGISTER NOW button and follow the prompts. Please note that you MUST have access to that email or mobile number before you can register.
  3. After Successful Registration, you will be redirected back to Login Page and your One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to both your E-mail address and Phone Number.
  4. Login using either your E-mail address or your Telephone number and your Password. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember. Check your Email and SMS for your login password.
  5. Click the Apply Now button displayed under the approprate scheme to fill and submit the form online.
  6. Applicants for the Certificate/Diploma and Graduate Schemes must attach copies of certified academic documents and/or academic documents equated by Uganda National Examinations Board and/or National Council for Higher Education named in the format Surname_Academic Documents (e.g Okello_Academic Documents), through the application portal, while filling and submitting the form. Each document must be in a single Portable Document Format (PDF) file and not exceed 1 MB. In addition, Mature Age applicants MUST attach copies of a Birth Certificate and/or National Identity Card.
  7. Applicants for PhD by research must also submit a copy of relevant Concept Paper with name in the format Surname_Concept Paper (e.g. Okello_Concept Paper), through the application portal, while filling and submitting the form. The document must be in a single Portable Document Format (PDF) file and not exceed 1 MB.
  8. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “GENERATE PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER” button and follow the prompts.
  9. Use Payment reference number to pay a non-refundable application fee of UGX. 50,000 for East Africans or UGX. 100,000 for international applicants plus bank charges in any branch of all banks that are integrated with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) or to pay through Mobile Money,
    i). dial *165# for MTN or *185# for Airtel,
    ii). enter 4 (for payments), send:
    iii). enter 5 (for Fees and Taxes), send:
    iv). enter 1 (for URA), send:
    v). enter 1 (for With PRN Payments), send:
    vi). enter PRN number and follow prompts.
  10. An additional fee for the Pre-entry Examination of UGX. 50,000 for East Africans or UGX.100,000 for international applicants for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery under the Diploma Entry Scheme has been included on the payslip.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. Applicants who find difficulty filling the online application form can seek help from the Admissions Office through the email admissions@gu.ac.ug
  2. Candidates who obtained an overall Grade of 7, 9, Y or Z at Uganda Certificate of Education do not qualify for admission and need not apply.
  3. Applicants should note that the same programme may have different programmes codes depending on the campus.
  4. Candidates should note that there are many admission schemes currently running. Care should be taken to select the desired entry scheme.
  5. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee payable in the designated banks or through mobile money.
  6. Indicated fees relate to tuition fees only and excludes functional/general charges whose details can be viewed on the University Website on https://www.gu.ac.ug
  7. Applicants are warned against submitting forged academic documents as this will lead to automatic cancellation of admission, revocation of award where applicable and prosecution in the Courts of Law.
  8. All enquiries related to applications should be addressed to the Academic Registrar on email admissions@gu.ac.ug
  9. Admission to any programme will only be effected after realising the required number of qualifying applicants.
  10. Applicants are advised to print and keep a copy of the application form together with the payment slip for future reference.

Dr. Jerry Bagaya
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR