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‌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.