Specific graduate admission requirements for applicants from Uganda
Required Credentials:
Must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution for our Master’s degree programs.
- Degrees equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree:
- Minimum of 3-4 years of postsecondary studies.
**A bachelor's degree in arts, science or law represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
**A bachelor's degree in engineering, agriculture, forestry or agricultural engineering represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
**The Higher Technician's Diploma represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
**The Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a masters degree in the United States.
Minimum Academic Standard:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
** Students below a 2.75 may be considered for conditional admission
English Language Proficiency Required For Non-Native Speakers:
If we receive a letter from their university stating medium of instruction was English and if student lists English as their first language on their application - then students do not need to submit a Test Score.
- TOEFL: Minimum of 79 Total (iBT) or Minimum of 550 Total (PBT) - Does not include TOEFL Best Score
- IELTS: Minimum of 6.5 Overall Band Score
- Duolingo: Minimum of 105
- Specific programs have higher TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo minimums. Please see our graduate majors page to determine what your required minimum TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score is.
** Students with low or no English proficiency score may be considered for conditional admission.
To Apply, Please Submit:
- Completed application for admission
- Official transcripts sent from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the UNI Office of Admissions (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
- Official degree certificate/diploma (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
- Official English test score reports (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
- Financial statement and certification form
- $75 application fee
- Depending on the graduate program you are interested in, there may be additional requirements or documents to submit. Please check out our graduate majors page for more information.