About Uganda

No matter which city you decide to call you Ugandan home, you will be surrounded by excellent food, welcoming people and though-provoking academics. The programs available to international students are geared to bring strong minds together in order to tackle local and global issues.

Kampala:

• Makerere University is the largest in Uganda with 30,000 undergraduate and 3,000 post-graduate students. It is the oldest and most prestigious university in Uganda and the academic birthplace of many notable politicians, activist and artists.
• Programs cover topics such as Development Studies, Microfinance and Entrepreneurship, and practicum courses that apply classroom learning to real-world challenges.
• Located in the always moving, ever vibrant city center of Kampala, students can experience all aspects of city life from within an energetic university setting. Opportunities for excursions, intercultural learning and top-notch academics are key selling points for prospective students.

Gulu:

• Gulu University, founded in 2002, aims to be the leading academic institution for community transformation and sustainable development. As a small university to roughly 3,500 students, Gulu is a tight knit-community with intellectual focus and passion.
• Their Post-Conflict Transformation program attracts international and local students alike to study the conflicts within Northern Uganda and seek reconciliation and redevelopment for those affected by the civil war.
• Students have opportunities to travel to national parks, historical sites, the Kampala city center and remote rural villages. With an exceptional hands-on approach to learning and research, students at Gulu University are in the forefront of unlocking Uganda’s potentia

Listed Institutes in Uganda

Kampala (3)

Student visa for Uganda

Uganda offers 4 types of visas for all international visitors. You can select the visa that best fits your program duration and travel plans. Passports must have at least 6 months validity:

• Single entry: $50 USD
• Multiple entry visa 6-12 months: $100 USD
• Multiple entry visa 24 months: $150 USD
• Multiple entry visa 36 months: $200 USD

A Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry. Malaria is prevalent and all visitors should bring proper prophylaxis and any other precaution recommended by your doctor.

Working in Uganda

• Do you really need a residence or a work permit?
• Can you apply directly in Uganda or do you have to go back home and apply before you can start working?
• Do you have enough time to apply?
• If you need to apply for a work permit, what documents will you need?
• Can you support yourself while looking for a job? Or can you support yourself even after getting a job?
• Check what taxes you'll have to pay while working in the country. If you have any benefits that can make your life easier.