The Academic Registrar invites applications for private admission through the A-Level / Direct Entry Scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. This opportunity is open to suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into various programmes offered at the University.
Applications are submitted online through the University application portal at https://apply.kyu.ac.ug. Upon completing the application form, applicants are required to print a pay-in slip and pay a non-refundable application fee of UGX 55,000 for Ugandans and East African nationals, and UGX 115,000 for international applicants, exclusive of bank charges applicable through ACMIS-integrated banks.
Applicants who may experience challenges while completing the online application process can seek assistance from the Admissions Office, Block 2 – Room 3. The deadline for submission of all online applications is Friday, 15th May 2026 at midnight.
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General Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to any Bachelor’s Degree programme, a candidate must possess the Uganda Certificate of Education (O-Level) with a minimum of five passes obtained at the same sitting, and at least two principal passes in approved subjects obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (A-Level).
For Diploma programmes, a candidate must possess the Uganda Certificate of Education (O-Level) with a minimum of five passes obtained at the same sitting, and at least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes in approved subjects obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (A-Level).
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants are advised to consult the University website at https://kyu.ac.ug for detailed information on specific programme requirements and the applicable fees structure. All applicants must use programme codes, rather than programme names, when filling out the online application forms.
The University has not appointed any agents to solicit additional funds beyond the stated application fee. Applicants are therefore cautioned against purchasing any documents purported to originate from the Office of the Academic Registrar, as this is done at their own risk.
Any form of impersonation, submission of falsified documents, or provision of false or incomplete information, whether discovered during application, registration, or after admission, will result in automatic cancellation of admission and may lead to prosecution.
Applicants who obtained overall grades of 7, 9, Y, or Z at O-Level do not qualify for University admission and should not apply. In addition, candidates must have passed the Uganda Certificate of Education with at least six passes, meaning six subjects without a grade 9, or its equivalent.
Payment Verification
After making payment, applicants are advised to check the email address used during registration for confirmation. If no confirmation is received within 30 minutes, applicants should log into their application accounts and verify the status of their application.
If the payment status does not reflect as “PAID” within 24 hours, applicants should contact the University using the following channels: 0414-287343 / 220464 / 268337 or email bursar@kyu.ac.ug. Alternatively, they may visit the Admissions Office, Block 2 – Room 3, or the University Bursar’s Office for assistance.
International Applicants
Applicants with qualifications obtained outside Uganda are required to submit photocopies of equated academic documents from UNEB to the Admissions Office, Block 2 – Room 3, not later than the application deadline.
Contact Information
All inquiries should be addressed to the Academic Registrar, Kyambogo University, P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo, or via email at ar@kyu.ac.ug.
Note
The University reserves the right to admission and to review fees from time to time.
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