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Admission Requirements

An applicant may be admitted upon fulfilling five basic criteria: scholastic achievement, good character, financial support, good heath, and intentions and interests in harmony with the University mission and vision. Admission is a privilege. The University reserves the final decision on matters of entrance, retention, and withdrawal.

A candidate for a degree program, diploma or certificate in any faculty or school must comply with conditions and meet the selection set in the University’s admission policy. The admissions committee has the right to refuse admission of any student.

Registered students in another higher education institution in the Republic of Uganda or any recognized institution of learning who desire to be admitted to the University shall be subjected to challenged examinations satisfactory to the Senate.

Students may not be admitted to any course in any subject until their curricula have been approved by the Senate. Such curricula may be modified only with the permission of the Senate.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Post graduate Diploma or Degree
A good bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution or higher learning with CGPA of 3.00 and above or its equivalent.
Degree
Two A-Level principle passes and one Subsidiary pass plus Five O-Level passes or the equivalent or a diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Diploma
At least One A- Level principle pass and two subsidiary pass plus five- O-level passes or the equivalent; or a certificate from a recognized tertiary institution.
Certificate:
Ordinary level certificate

Provisional admission
Provisional Admission may be granted to candidates who at the time of admission do not have original copies of required documents or those candidates who do not meet the entire criteria for regular admission for a period of not more than one semester during which all known deficiencies must be made up.

Note:

1. There may be additional requirements for specific academic programs, based on the professional demands.
2. People who fail to meet the minimum qualifications for direct entry may have to enroll in the ACCESS program. Such students require a minimum mean grade of C (Plain) to qualify for the ACESSS program.
3. Prospective applicants whose final High School grades are in percentage and average point systems, e.g. Sudan, DRC, Rwanda and Burundi, must have the grades first equated or standardized by Uganda National Examination board before KIU admission.
   

Application Forms

Applicant’s forms are available at the Admission Office at Main Campus in Kansanga, Kampala, Western Campus in Bushenyi, Nairobi and Tanzania Office, and all KIU Liaison Offices in Various countries. KIU application forms cost Uganda shilling 25,000/= for Ugandans and $15 for non-Ugandans.

Kampala International University has a partnership with Posta Uganda, Posta Kenya and Posta Tanzania to distribute application forms, brochures, fees structure and other relevant literature about the university.

Candidates are advised to fill up the application forms clearly and enclose attach the following:

1. Three certified photocopies of each ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level result slips or their equivalent.
2. A photocopy of a receipt for payment for the application form.
3. Three recent passport size photographs enclosed in small envelope.
4. Recommendation letter from either the previous school or employer.

Application forms can be obtained from

• The Admission Office at the main Campus,
  P.O Box 20000, Kampala-Uganda
  Tel: +256-041-266813 or 256-041-267634 or 256-041-4373072 or 256-772322563
  Fax: +256-041-501974
  E-mail: admin@kiu.ac.ug, marketing@kiu.ac.ug
• The Admission Office at Western Campus;
  P.O. Box 71 Bushenyi, Uganda,
  Tel: + 256-041267634 or 256-703271317 or +256-751097376
• Kenya Liaison Office, Kenyatta Ave., Uganda House 3rd Floor Room 19, P.O. Box 34771, Nairobi-Kenya; Tel: +254-20246275
• Eldoret Office; Moi Street, Petreshan Business Center, 1st Floor Room 9; Tel: +254-532060814
• Mombasa Office; Equity Bank Building, 1st Floor Moi Ave. Tel: 254-724964799, +254-728297003
• Dar es Salam Liaison Office: Ghana, Ohio Ave., Posta House, 8th Floor Room 808, Dar es salam -Tanzania; Tel:  +255-784271486, +255-787717134, +255-754599827
• Arusha Liaison Office: P.O. Box 16371, 1st Floor New Safari Hotel, Room 115, Boma Road; Tel; +255-784320764 or +255-787153310
• Mwanza Liaison Office: P.O. Box 10997, Nyanza Property Building, Uhuru Street, Opposite Fire Station; Tel: + 255-782446879 or [028]2540641
• Ethiopia Office: +251-910448750
• Rwanda-Kigali Office: +250-788679658

Applications downloaded online should be paid for on submission of the application form
OR
Pay the required application fee to the following banks and attach evidence of payment with relevant documents to any of the offices above or send as attachment to admin@kiu.ac.ug

Application Deadlines

Kampala International University (KIU) admits two times in a year; in March-April and July-August. The deadlines for each intake are published through media [electronic and print]. Once the deadline is reached, the applicant’s admission is forwarded to the next intake. Students are advised to plan their application at least three months in advance.

All enquiries about the process of application, status of application and admission should be sent to;

The Director of Admissions
Kampala International University
P.O Box 20000
Kampala- Uganda
Tel: +256-041-267634, +256-0414663813, +256-77-2-322563
Fax: +256-041-501974
E-mail: admin@kiu.ac.ug, marketing@kiu.ac.ug
Webpage: http://www.kiu.ac.ug