Higher Education Certificate Programmes

The Higher Education Certificate is the fourth route/avenue of admission into Diploma or Degree programmes approved by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); persons who do not have requisite/appropriate qualifications based on the current Uganda National Admission criteria; and persons with foreign qualifications but do not merit for admission in the Ugandan Education System. The Higher Education Certificate is a one Academic Year (i.e., Two Semesters) intensive pre-undergraduate bridging/access/foundational programme in specific subject combinations focused towards a particular career/s progression.

Admission requirements

Eligible applicant MUST possess:

(a) Direct entry (Holders of UACE). Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with one (1) principal pass OR at least two (2) subsidiary passes obtained in principal subjects.

(b) Vocational Qualifications. Vocational qualifications at level 2 or level 3 of Uganda Vocational Qualifications framework.

(c) Holder of foreign Qualifications: Foreign qualification of UACE equivalent with an overall grade of C (Students who obtained their Secondary School qualifications that are not considered to be equivalent to UACE but permit admission into Higher Education in their countries) In addition, foreign students whose studies were not conducted in English shall show proof of proficiency in the English Language.

(d) Qualifications equivalent to Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) as shall be determined by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and/ or Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) where applicable.

(e) Ordinary Certificate in relevant discipline from NCHE recognized institution

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