GULU

UNIVERSITY

P.O. Box 166

Gulu, Uganda

Tel: +256-471-432921
Email: ar@gu.ac.ug
URL: www.gu.ac.ug
OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

The Academic Registrar Gulu University invites applications for the following Programmes offered at Gulu University for 2016/2017
academic year. Make sure you submit your application not later than Friday, 13th May 2016
1. PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT GULU UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS
1.1 THOSE HOLDING UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

Code

Programme

Minimum Requirements

GUM

Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in Public
Health (Weekdays)

Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting.

5 years

Principal passes in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition
and Physics obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certificate of Education
(UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English and Mathematics.
Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

4 years

1,050,000

1,365

Principal passes in Mathematics and Physics obtained at the same sitting and
Credit passes in Chemistry and Biology at O Level.
Principal passes in Chemistry and Biology obtained at the same sitting and at
least credit in Mathematics and English at O Level.
Principal passes in two of the following: Chemistry, Biology Economics,
Entrepreneurship, Mathematics and Agriculture obtained at the same sitting and
at least a credit in Mathematics.
A Principal pass in Economics and in one of the following; Mathematics,
Physics or Geography obtained at the same sitting.
A Principal pass in Economics and in one of the following; Mathematics,
Physics or Geography obtained at the same sitting.
Principal passes in Mathematics and Economics obtained at the same sitting.

4 years

1,344,000

1,995

4 years

1,050,000

1,365

4 years

1,050,000

1,365

3 years

910,000

1,365

3 years

910,000

1,365

3 years

1,050,000

1,365

GPH

GUA
GSB
BFA
BSA

BBG
BAK
GQE

Bachelor of Agriculture
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in Biosystems
Engineering (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in Food and
Agribusiness (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in AgriEntrepreneurship and
Communication Management
Bachelor of Business
Administration (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Business
Administration (Weekends)
Bachelor of Quantitative

Duration

Tuition Fees per Semester

(US$ for
(UGX for
International
Ugandans)
Students)
1,344,000
1,995
1,344,000

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1,995

GSE
DES
DEK
GPA
GPK
GBE
SEG
GEE
GSS
SEA

Economics (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science Economics
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Development Studies
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Development Studies
(Weekends)
Bachelor of Public Administration
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Public Administration
(Weekends)
Bachelor of Science Education
(Biological) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Physical) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Economics) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Sport Science) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Agriculture)

GCS

Bachelor of Science (Computer

Science) Weekdays

GIT

Bachelor of Information and

Communications Technology
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Information and
Communications Technology
(Weekends)
Bachelor of Arts Education
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Arts Education
(Weekends)
Bachelor of Business Education
(Weekdays)

GIK

GAE
GAK
BBE

DPH

Diploma in Pharmacy (Weekdays)

Principal passes in Mathematics and Economics obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

980,000

1,365

Principal passes in any two of the A Level Subjects obtained at the

sitting.
Principal passes in any two of the A Level Subjects obtained at the
sitting.
Principal passes in any two of the A Level Subjects obtained at the
sitting.
Principal passes in any two of the A Level Subjects obtained at the
sitting.
Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting.

same

3 years

770,000

1,155

same

3 years

770,000

1,155

same

3 years

770,000

1,155

same

3 years

770,000

1,155

3 years

630,000

840

Principal passes in Mathematics and Physics obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

630,000

840

Principal passes in Mathematics and Economics obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

630,000

840

Principal pass in Biology and in any one of the remaining A Level Subjects
obtained at the same sitting.
Principal passes in two of the following: Biology, Geography, Agriculture and
Chemistry obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certificate of Education
(UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry
and Biology.
Principal pass in Mathematics and in any one of the following subjects; Physics,
Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing, Food
and Nutrition or Agriculture obtained at the same sitting.
Principal passes in any two of the A Level subjects obtained at the same sitting
and at least a credit pass in English and Mathematics at O Level.

3 years

630,000

1,365

3 years

630,000

840

3 years

910,000

1,365

3 years

910,000

1,365

Principal passes in any two of the A Level subjects obtained at the same sitting
and at least a credit pass in English and Mathematics at O Level.

3 years

910,000

1,365

Principal passes in any two of the following subjects; Economics, Geography,

Religious Education, History, Literature in English obtained at the same sitting
Principal passes in any two of the following subjects; Economics, Geography,
Religious Education, History, Literature in English obtained at the same sitting
A principal pass in Economics and in any one of the remaining A Level
subjects obtained at the same sitting and at least Credit pass in Mathematics at
O Level.
A principal pass in Chemistry and at least subsidiary passes in two of the

3 years

630,000

840

3 years

630,000

840

3 years

630,000

840

3 years

600,000

755

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DGK

Diploma in Computer Science

(Weekends)

DDK

Diploma in Development Studies

(Weekends)
Diploma in Secretarial Studies and
Information Management
(Weekends)
Certificate in Pharmaceutical and
Health Supplies Management
(Weekdays)
Certificate in Secretarial and
Information Management
(Weekends)

SSK

CPH

CSM

following; Physics, Mathematics and Biology obtained at the same sitting.

A principal pass in any A Level subject and at least two subsidiary passes
obtained at the same sitting and at least a credit pass in Mathematics at O
Level.
A principal pass in any A Level subject and two subsidiary passes in any two
of the remaining A Level subjects obtained at the same sitting.
A principal pass in any A Level subject and at least two subsidiary passes
obtained at the same sitting.

2 years

490,000

755

2 years

420,000

525

2 years

420,000

420

O Level Certificate with at least passes in the following subjects; Chemistry,

Biology, Mathematics, Physics and English obtained during the same sitting.

2 years

450,000

450

O Level Certificate with a minimum of three Passes obtained at the same

sitting, one of which must be in English.

1 year

350,000

350

1.2 DIPLOMA HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

NOTE:
There are separate application forms for study under Government or Private sponsorship
Applicants for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Agriculture shortlisted under Diploma Entry Scheme will be required
to sit Pre-entry Examinations on Saturday, 4th June, 2016. Please, come with your Identity card and original academic documents.
1.2.1 PROGRAMMES UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

Code

Programme

Minimum Requirements

GUM

Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in Public
Health (Weekdays)

Diploma in Health related discipline or its equivalent obtained from a 5 years

recognised institution.

GPH

GUA
GSB

Bachelor of Agriculture
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in
Biosystems Engineering

Duration

Second Class/Credit Diploma in health related discipline or Second Class

3 years
Diploma in Education majoring in Biology and Chemistry from a recognised
institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary, Animal or Crop 4 years
husbandry and other related disciplines obtained from a recognised institution
Second Class/Credit Diploma in the following engineering disciplines: Civil 4 years
Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization,

Tuition Fees per Semester

(UGX for (US$ for International
Ugandans)
Students)
1,344,000
1,995

1,344,000

1,995

1,050,000

1,365

1,344,000

1,995

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BFA
BSA

BBG

(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science in Food
and Agribusiness
Bachelor of Science in AgriEntrepreneurship and
Communication Management
Bachelor of Business
Administration (Weekdays)

BAK

Bachelor of Business
Administration (Weekends)

GQE

Bachelor of Quantitative
Economics (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science
Economics (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Development
Studies (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Development
Studies (Weekends)
Bachelor of Public
Administration (Weekdays) &
Bachelor of Public
Administration (Weekends)
Bachelor of Science
Education(Biological) Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Physical) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Economics) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Sports Science) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education
(Agriculture)

GSE
DES
DEK
GPA
GPK
GBE

SEG
GEE
GSS
SEA

GCS

GIT

Bachelor of Science
(Computer Science) Weekdays
Bachelor of Information and

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering.

Second Class Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop husbandry Veterinary
or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop husbandry,
Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised institution

4 years

1,050,000

1,365

4 years

1,050,000

1,365

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Statistics, Accounting, Secretarial Studies,

Co-operative and business related studies or Education with Business Studies
obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Statistics, Accounting, Secretarial Studies,
Co-operative and business related studies or Education with Business Studies
obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business Studies, Statistics or Accounting
obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business Studies, Statistics or Accounting
obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised
institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised
institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised
institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised
institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma with Biological Science subject combinations
from a recognised institution.

3 years

910,000

1,365

3 years

910,000

1,365

3 years

1,050,000

1,365

3 years

980,000

1,365

3 years

770,000

1,155

3 years

770,000

1,155

3 years

770,000

1,155

3 years

770,000

1,155

3 years

630,000

840

Second Class/Credit Diploma with Physical Science subject combinations

obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma majoring in Economics, Statistics and
Accounting obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in any Biological or Physical Science with
subject combinations, obtained from a recognised institution.
Second Class Diploma or equivalent in Agriculture, Animal or Crop
husbandry Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised
institution
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering obtained
from a recognized institution.

3 years

630,000

840

3 years

630,000

840

3 years

630,000

1,365

1,050,000

1,365

3 years

910,000

1,365

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science disciplines or

3 years

910,000

1,365

4 years

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GIK

GAE

Communications Technology
(Weekdays)
Bachelor of Information and
Communications Technology
(Weekends)
Bachelor of Arts Education
(Weekdays)

GAK

Bachelor of Arts Education

(Weekends)

BBE

Bachelor of Business
Education (Weekdays)

Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science disciplines or
Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.

3 years

910,000

1,365

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education with two of the following 3 years

subjects; Economics, Geography, Religious Education, History, Literature in
English obtained from a recognized institution.
Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education with two of the following 3 years
subjects; Economics, Geography, Religious Education, History, Literature in
English obtained from a recognized institution.
Second Class /Credit Diploma in Education with Business Studies or in any 3 years
other Business related studies obtained from a recognized institution.

630,000

840

630,000

840

630,000

840

1.2.2 PROGRAMMES UNDER GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP (DIPLOMA ENTRY SCHEME)

NOTE: Minimum Requirements for programmes under Government Sponsorship are the same with those of Private Sponsorship
Code

Programme

Duration

GUM
BBG
GQE
DES
GBE
SEG
GEE
GSS

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Weekdays

Bachelor of Business Administration Weekdays
Bachelor of Quantitative Economics Weekdays
Bachelor of Development Studies Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education(Biological) Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education (Physical) Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education (Economics) Weekdays
Bachelor of Science Education (Sports Science) Weekdays

5 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

1.3 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

Code

Programme

Minimum Requirements

Duration

DPH

Diploma in Pharmacy
(Weekdays)

DGK

Diploma in Computer Science

(Weekends)

Credit Certificate in Pharmacy of at least one year of study from a recognized 3 years
institution. Those holding diploma or a degree in health related discipline can
also apply.
Credit Certificate in Computer Science discipline of at least one year of study 2 years
obtained from a recognised institution and at least a credit pass in

Tuition Fees per Semester

(UGX for (US$ for International
Ugandans)
Students)
600,000
755.00

490,000

755

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DDK
SSK

Diploma in Development
Studies (Weekends)
Diploma in Secretarial Studies
and Information Management
(Weekends)

Mathematics or Physics at O Level.

Credit academic certificate of at least one year of study in any discipline from
a recognised Institution.
UNEB Certificate in Secretarial studies with at least 5 passes of which two
(2) passes must be at Level II or an academic Certificate in Secretarial studies
of at least one year of study from a recognised Institution.

2 years

420,000

525

2 years

420,000

420

1.4 DEGREE HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMMES UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

Code

Programme

MBA

Master of Business
Administration (Weekends)
Master of Arts in Public
Administration and
Management (Weekends)
Master of Science in Applied
Tropical Entomology and
Parasitology

MPA

MEP

MAC

MGE

MMS

Master of Arts in Conflict

Transformation Studies
(MODULAR)
Master of Arts in
Governance and Ethics
(Weekends)
Master of Medicine
(Surgery) Weekdays

MMA

Master of Medical
Anthropology (Weekdays)

MAE

Master of Science in AgriEnterprises Development

(Weekdays)
Master of Science in Food
Security and Community
Nutrition (Weekdays)

MFN

Minimum Requirements
Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized
institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two
years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.
Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized
institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two
years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.
Second Class Bachelor degree in Zoology, Agriculture, Human and
Veterinary Medicine obtained from a recognized institution. At least two
years working experience in related field for those holding Second Class
Lower degrees.
Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized
institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two
years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.
Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized
institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two
years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from a
recognized institution
Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized
institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two
years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.
Second Class Bachelor degree in agricultural sciences, Veterinary Medicine,
Business Administration or other economics related disciplines from a
recognised institution.
Second Class Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:
Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Biological Sciences, Veterinary
Medicine or other medical fields from a recognised institution.

Duration

Tuition Fees per Semester

(UGX for (US$ for International
Ugandans)
Students)
1,120,000
1,680

2 1/2 years
2 years

1,120,000

1,680

2 years

1,200,000

1,680

2 years

1,000,000

1,680

2 years

1,500,000

1,700

3 years

2,500,000

2,500

2 years

1,500,000

1,900

2 years

1,300,000

1,000

2 years

1,300,000

1,000

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PGF

PGP

PGS

PGC

Postgraduate Diploma in
Financial Management
(Weekends)
Postgraduate Diploma in
Project planning and
Management (Weekends)
Postgraduate Diploma in
Procurement and Supply
Chain Management.
(Weekends)
Postgraduate Diploma in
Conflict Management and
Peace Studies (Weekends)

Bachelor Degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting or Education with

Business Studies obtained from a recognised institution.

1 year

560,000

630

Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized institution.

1 year

560,000

630

Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized institution.

1 year

650,000

630

Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized institution.

1 year

560,000

630

2. PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT GULU UNIVERSITY KITGUM CAMPUS PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE:

Minimum Requirements for programmes at Kitgum Campus are the same with that at the Main Campus
Tuition Fees per Semester

Code
KAW
KAS
KBW
KPW

Programme
Bachelor of Arts Education (Weekends)
Bachelor of Arts Education (MODULAR)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekends)
Bachelor of Public Administration (Weekends)

Duration

(US$ for International

Students)
840
840
1,365
1,155

(UGX for Ugandans)

3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

630,000
630,000
910,000
770,000

3. PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT GULU UNIVERSITY HOIMA CAMPUS PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE:

Minimum Requirements for programmes at Hoima Campus are the same with that at the Main Campus
Tuition Fees per Semester

Code
HUA
HBG
HBK
HES
HEK

Programme
Bachelor of Agriculture (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekends)
Bachelor of Development Studies (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Development Studies (Weekends)

Duration
4 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

(UGX for Ugandans)

1,050,000
910,000
910,000
770,000
770,000

(US$ for International

Students)
1,365
1,365
1,365
1,155
1,155

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HPA
HPK
HIT
HEE
HAE
HGK
HDK
HSM

Bachelor of Public Administration (Weekdays)

Bachelor of Public Administration (Weekends)
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Weekdays)
Bachelor of Science Education (Economics) - Weekdays
Bachelor of Arts Education (Weekdays)
Diploma in Computer Science (Weekends)
Diploma in Development Studies
Certificate in Secretarial and Information Management (Weekends)

3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
1 year

770,000
770,000
910,000
630,000
630,000
490,000
420,000
350,000

1,155
1,155
1,365
840
840
755
525
350

Application forms are obtainable from the following places:

1. Office of the Academic Registrar Gulu University Main Campus
2. Gulu University Coordination Office at UMA Show Ground, Lugogo, Kampala
3. Gulu University Kitgum Campus
4. Gulu University Hoima Campus
5. Lira University Campus
6. Gulu University website at www.gu.ac.ug
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of 50,000/= for Ugandan applicants and US $30 for International applicants and bank charge at any
of the Centenary Bank branches, with the following details:
Account Name: Gulu University Academic Registrar, Gulu Branch
Account No. 7510500423.
Please present the completed application form to the Office of the Academic Registrar in Gulu University Main Campus; Gulu University Coordination Office at
UMA Show Ground Lugogo, Kampala; Lira University; Gulu University Kitgum Campus and Gulu University Hoima Campus and a receipt will be issued to you.
Submit the application form with the original bank pay in slip and the original receipt attached.
NB:
Admission for the various programmes will be effected after realising the required number of candidates.

Geoffrey Lamtoo
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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