Kyambogo University has extended academic amnesty to eligible students admitted to its academic programmes between 2019 and 2021 whose registration periods have elapsed before completing their respective programmes of study.
The decision was approved by Senate during its 92nd Meeting held on Wednesday, 7th October 2026. The extension provides an opportunity for qualifying students to return to the University and complete outstanding coursework and examinations by retaking failed course units within the stipulated period.
Academic amnesty is an opportunity granted to students who have been unable to complete their programmes within the prescribed period, allowing them additional time to fulfil outstanding academic requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
According to the Senate-approved guidelines, students seeking the extension of academic amnesty must meet the following conditions:
- Only students who were fully registered with Kyambogo University during the Academic Years 2019 to 2021 are eligible to apply.
- Students who have had a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 2.0 for any programme for three (3) consecutive semesters are not eligible.
- Students who have failed a particular course unit three (3) times are not eligible.
- Students whose course units have been phased out, or whose programmes have undergone significant changes following a review or have been phased out, should not apply.
Approved Fees
The University has maintained the approved fee structure, effective from Academic Year 2013/2014, for students who have exhausted the mandatory years of study and are seeking academic amnesty.
The applicable fees are as follows:
| Fee Item | East Africans | Non-East Africans | Payment Frequency |
| Registration fees | UGX 100,000 | UGX 150,000 | Annually |
| Examination fees | UGX 100,000 | UGX 150,000 | Per semester |
| Retake fees | UGX 150,000 | UGX 225,000 | Per course unit |
Application Procedure
Eligible students are required to write an application letter seeking academic amnesty. The application must be submitted through the Head of Department and the Dean of the respective Faculty or School to the Academic Registrar.
Applicants must attach copies of the following supporting documents:
- Admission letter.
- University identity card.
- Academic testimonial.
- Registration cards.
Heads of Academic Departments are expected to forward only applications from students who satisfy the eligibility criteria approved by Senate.
Requirements and Expectations for Successful Applicants
Students who qualify for academic amnesty and are granted permission to retake failed course units must fulfil the following academic obligations:
- Attend lectures for the particular course units they previously failed.
- Complete all prescribed coursework requirements before being allowed to sit the respective examinations.
The extension therefore requires students to actively participate in the relevant academic activities and fulfil the prescribed assessment requirements.
Academic Amnesty for Postgraduate Students
Postgraduate students seeking academic amnesty from Academic Year 2026/2027 onwards will, in addition to the general information and conditions outlined in the notice, be guided by the University’s Research and Graduate Training Guidelines, which commenced in December 2025.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is six (6) weeks after the commencement of every semester.
Eligible students are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility requirements, prepare the required supporting documents and submit their applications through the established University channels within the stipulated timeframe.
For further information and guidance, applicants may contact the Office of the Academic Registrar.
Issued by:Office of the Academic Registrar<br>Kyambogo University<br>