Gulu University welcomes applications for its diverse range of programs for the 2024-2025 academic year. We offer opportunities for both government and privately sponsored students in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, short courses, and distance learning programs.
Application Process
Online Applications: Interested candidates must apply online via Gulu University’s admissions portal or www.gu.ac.ug.
Application Fee: UGX 50,000 for East Africans and US $30 for international applicants. Additional fees apply for certain programs like Medicine and Surgery. Payment can be made at Stanbic Bank, DFCU Bank, Post Bank, Centenary Bank, and Bank of Africa.
Document Submission: Applicants with foreign qualifications should submit equated documents from the Uganda National Examinations Board to admissions@gu.ac.ug in PDF format, not exceeding 5MB.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes in the Ugandan Certificate of Education or equivalent.
At least two principal passes in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or equivalent.
Candidates with grades Y, Z, 7, or 9 at O or A Levels are not eligible.
Applicants must fill and submit the application form online accessible on the website.
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Gulu University Admissions and Intakes
On submitting the form online, print out a payslip and pay a non-refundable application fee of UGX. 50,000 for East Africans and US $ 30 for international applicants plus bank charges in any branch of the following banks that are integrated with our online system: Stanbic Bank, DFCU Bank, Post Bank, Centenary Bank, and Bank of Africa. An additional fee for the Pre-entry examinations of 50,00 for East Africans and US $ 30 for International applicants for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery under the Diploma Entry Scheme has been included on the payslip.
Applicants with qualifications from countries other than Uganda must submit copies of equated academic documents from the Uganda National Examinations Board to the email admissions@gu.ac.ug; on submitting the form online not later than May 31st. The document must be a maximum of 5MB and be in a Portable Document Format (PDF).
Applicants with qualifications from the Uganda National Examinations Board are not required to submit their documents.
Applicants under the Diploma and Graduate Entry Schemes must submit copies of certified academic documents to the email admissions@gu.ac.ug; on submitting the form online not later than May 31st. The document must be a maximum of 5MB and be in a Portable Document Format (PDF).
Note that:
- Applicants are referred to our website at www.gu.ac.ug for detailed information on Minimum Entry Requirements.
- Applicants who find difficulty filling out the online application form can receive help at the University Admissions Office and ICT Unit located in the Academic Registrar’s building. Refer to the online guidelines for your assistance
- The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit additional funds other than the application fee payable in the designated banks.
- All inquiries related to applications should be addressed to the Academic Registrar on the email admissions@gu.ac.ug
- Admission to any programme will only be effected after realising the required number of candidates.
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Gulu University Minimum Entry Requirements