Uganda Martyrs University

THE PREMIER CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA

Call for Applications for the Academic year 2021/2022 January Intake

The Registrar, Uganda Martyrs University - Nkozi is inviting applications for the January Intake
2021/2022 Academic Year for PhD, Masters, Bachelors, Diplomas and Certificate programmes in all
our Campuses at Nkozi, Lubaga, Nsambya, Masaka, Fortportal, Mbale, Kabale and Ngetta in Lira.

UMU programmes are accredited by the National Council for Higher Education and
recognised by the corresponding Professional Bodies. Delivering of Programmes will be
blended with Face-to-Face, Online and Distance Learning modes of teaching and learning.

Deadline for receiving applications is 30th January 2022

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME/FACULTY DURATION Tuition Fees Tuition Fees

Per Semester (Other
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE (Nkozi) Campuses)
Doctor of Philosophy in Agro-ecology and Food Systems 4 years 8,000,000/=
Master of Science in Agro - Ecology 2 years 1,520,000/=
Master of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation 2 years 3,151,000/= 1,457,500/=
Bachelor of Agriculture 3 years 1,522,500/=
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4 years 936,000/= 936,000/=
Bachelor of Science in Ecological Organic Agriculture 4 years 936,000/=
Bachelor of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness 3 years 1,522,500/= 680,000/=
Management
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology 4 years 893,000/=
Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness 2 years 429,000/=
Management
Diploma in Animal Production and Farm Management 2 years 429,000/=
Diploma in Crop Production and Farm Management 2 years 429,000/=
Certificate in Agriculture 2 years 275,000/=
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration 4 years 12,000,000/=
Master of Business Administration 2 years 2,815,000/= 1,480,500/=
E4Impact MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship 2 years 2,000,000/=
Master of Arts in Microfinance Management 2 /3years 1,967,500/= 1,480,500/=
Master of Science in Development Economics 2 years 2,815,000/= 1,480,500/=
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Real Estate Management 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of International Business Management 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance and Community 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Development
Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance and Community 4 years 983,800/=
Economic Development
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Science in Development Economics 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Natural Resources 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Management
Diploma in Business Administration and Management 2 years 429,000/=
Diploma in Accounting and Finance 2 years 429,000/=
Diploma in Microfinance 2 years 553,000/=
Diploma in Procurement and Stores Management 2 years 429,000/=
Diploma in Records and Information Management 2 years 429,000/=
Certificate in Business Administration and Management 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Records and Information Management 2 years 275,000/=
FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Master of Architecture (Professional) 2 years 3,500,000/=
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Design 2 years 2,575,800/=
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Pre-requisite for 3 years 2,575,800/=
Architecture/ Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Education and Development 2 years 2,485,000/=
Master of Education 2 years 2,485,000/= 2,485,000/=
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching & Learning in Higher 2 years 1,660,000/=
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education 1 year 1,660,000/= 830,000/=
Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education 2 years 1,660,000/=
Bachelor of Arts English Language and Literature in 3 years 1,233,800/=
English
Bachelor of Arts with Education 3 years 1,233,800/= 893,000/=
Bachelor of Inclusive Deaf Education (Arts and Sciences) 3 years 1,233,800/=
Bachelor of Science with Education 3 years 1,233,800/=
Bachelor of Science with Education - Agriculture 3 years 1,233,800/= 893,000/=
Bachelor of Education (Primary) 3 years 655,000/= 655,000/=
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Development 3 years 655,000/= 655,000/=
Bachelor of Education English Language and Literature 3 years 740,000/=
Diploma in Education (Primary) 2 years 429,000/= 429,000/=
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education 2 years 429,000/=
Higher Education Certificate (Humanities) 1 year 650,000/= 550,000/=
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Joint Doctor of Philosophy in Governance, Peace and 4 years 8,800,000/=
Development
Master of Arts in Development Studies 2 years 2,360,000/= 1,218,000/=
Master of Arts in Development Studies – with four areas of 3 years 1,465,000/=
specialization: (NGO Management; Development;
Microfinance; Education)
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance 2 years 2,815,000/= 1,218,000/=
Master of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights 3 years 1,465,000/=
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Rights 2 years 1,218,000/=
Master of Mental Health Counselling Psychology - with 2 years 2,360,000/= 2,360,000/=
four areas of specialization: (Gerontology; Child and
Adolescent Counselling; Marital Counselling; Addictive
Behaviours and Addiction Counselling)
Masters in Refugee and Migration Studies 2 years 1,218,000/=
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies 2 years 1,218,000/=
Master of Arts in International Trade, Policy and Law 2 years 1,218,000/=
Master of Arts in Security Sector Management 2 years 1,218,000/=
Master of Arts in Religious Studies (New) 2 years 2,360,000/=
Master of Research and Public Policy 2 years 2,815,000/=
Master in Environment Peace and Security 2 years 1,218,000/=
Postgraduate Diploma in Refugee and Migration Studies 1 year 1,218,000/=
Postgraduate Diploma in Trade Policy and Law 1 year 1,218,000/=
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology 1 year 1,660,000/= 1,218,000/=
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
((New)
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Management 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor in Community and Mental Health Psychology 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Cultural Heritage Studies (New) 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Arts in Democracy and Development Studies 4 years 945,000/=
Bachelor of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights 4 years 945,000/=
Bachelor of Arts (Social and Religious Studies) (New) 3 years 1,525,000/=
Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textile Design 3 years 1,525,000/=
Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies 3 years 1,525,000/= 893,000/=
Diploma in Transformative Education and Faith 2 years 903,000/=
Diploma in Democracy and Development Studies 2 years 553,000/=
Diploma in Local Governance and Human Rights 2 years 553,000/=
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Masters in Higher Education (Innovative Pedagogy and 2 years 2,360,000/=
Leadership) (New)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion 2 years 2,970,000/= 1,630,500/=
Master of Public Health in Population and Reproductive 2 years 2,970,000/= 1,630,500/=
Health
Master of Science in Health Services Management 2 years 2,801,000/= 1,630,500/=
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 2 years 1,218,000/=
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology 3 years 893,000/=
Bachelor of Science in Public Health 3 years 1,752,350/= 1,085,000/=
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences 3 years 2,500,000/=
Bachelor of Midwifery Sciences 3 years 2,500,000/=
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Mentoring 2 years 2,500,000/=
Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management 2 years 629,000/=
Advanced Diploma in Health Promotion and Education 2 years 629,000/=
Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Mentoring 2 years 3,000,000/=
Diploma in Health Services Management 2 years 429,000/=
Diploma in Health Promotion and Education 2 years 429,000/=
Diploma in Counselling Psychology 2 years 429,000/=
Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Medical Records and Informatics 2 years 275,000/=
Management
Certificate in Health Promotion and Education 2 years 275,000/=
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Master of Science in ICT Management, Policy and 2 years 1,480,500/=
Architectural Design
Master of Science in Information Systems 2 years 1,480,500/=
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 3 years 1,525,000/=
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics 3 years 1,525,000/=
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics 3 years 1,525,000/=
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 3 years 1,525,000/= 1,287,600/=
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, 3 years 1,525,000/=
Statistics)
Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology 2 years 785,000/= 991,000/=
Higher Education Certificate (Physical Sciences) 1 year 650,000/= 550,000/=
Higher Education Certificate (Biological Sciences) 1 year 650,000/= 550,000/=
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology 2 years 429,000/=
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Information Technology 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Library and Information Science 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Computer Applications (short course) 1 semester 240,000/= 240,000/=
Certificate in Graphics Designing (short course) 1 semester 240,000/= 240,000/=
Certificate in Website Development (short course) 1 semester 240,000/= 240,000/=
FACULTY OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws 4 years 2,320,000/=
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED
SCIENCES
Diploma in Civil Engineering 2 years 580,000/=
Diploma in Electrical Engineering 2 years 580,000/=
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 2 years 580,000/=
Diploma in Water Engineering 2 years 580,000/=
Certificate in Building and Construction 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Wood Technology 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Electrical Installation and Systems 2 years 275,000/=
Maintenance
Certificate in Fitting and Machining 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Automobile Mechanics 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Plumbing 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Fashion and Garment Design 2 years 275,000/=
Certificate in Welding and Metal Fabrication 2 years 275,000/=
INSTITUTE OF ETHICS
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2 years 1,218,000/=
INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES AND
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication with five 3 years 1,525,000/=
areas of specialisation: (Broadcast Journalism; Print
Journalism; Advertising; Public Relations; Pastoral
Communication)
Bachelor of Arts in Social-Pastoral Communication (New) 33 years 1,525,000/=
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili 3 years 1,525,000/=
Diploma in Kiswahili 2 years 785,000/=
Diploma in Journalism and Communication Studies (New) 2 years 429,000/=
MOTHER KEVIN POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL
SCHOOL NSAMBYA
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine 3 years 6,500,000/=
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 3 years 6,500,000/=
Master of Medicine in Paediatrics 3 years 6,500,000/=
Master of Medicine in Surgery 3 years 6,500,000/=
Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (Proposed) 3 years 6,500,000/=
SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND
RESEARCH
Doctor of Philosophy in selected fields 4 years 8,000,000/=

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Postgraduate Programmes: PhD Applicants – At least a Second Class Honours degree from a
Chartered Institution in a relevant field or in exceptional circumstances, professional qualifications
will be required.

Masters Applicants – In addition to the Academic Documents, Candidates are required to pass the
UMU Graduate Admission Test (GAT) and have at least two years of working experience in the
relevant field.

Undergraduate Programmes: Minimum of Two (2) Principle Passes in the Uganda Advanced
Certificate of Education obtained at the same sitting, or its equivalent. Diploma holders with at least
a Credit or 2nd Class are also invited to apply for Bachelor Programmes. For all those applying for
Distance Learning, relevant Certified Academic documents are required.
Diploma Applicants – Minimum requirement is One (1) Principle Pass in the Uganda Advanced
Certificate of Education in the subjects relevant to the programme applied for, or Certificate holders
with at least a Credit or 2nd Class in related field.

Certificate Applicants – Candidates should have obtained at least Five (5) Passes in the Uganda
Certificate of Education at one sitting or its equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply online: https://admissions.umu.ac.ug/ OR visit our website: www.umu.ac.ug and click on
APPLY NOW and follow the instructions; OR download the Application Forms from the website
OR obtain the Application Forms from any of our Campuses near you: at the Main Campus in
Nkozi, Lubaga, Mbale, Masaka, Kabale, Fort Portal, Ngetta in Lira OR Mother Kevin Postgraduate
Medical School – Nsambya.

APPLICATION FEES
Application fees is UGX 30,000/= for Undergraduate, UGX 50,000/= for Masters and Postgraduate
Diploma programmes; UGX 100,000/= for the Medical School and PhD programmes.

HALF-TUITION BURSARIES AVAILABLE

Half-Tuition Bursaries are available for SOME FULL TIME Bachelor Programmes at UMU
Campuses except Lubaga and Nsambya.
Please receive a Half-Tuition Bursary recommendation from your Bishop/ Superior General/ Head
Teacher / LC 5 Chairperson / Parent as indicated in the Scholarship Guidelines.
FOR INQUIRES ABOUT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES, CONTACT
The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research
E-mail: spgs@umu.ac.ug or Tel: +256 (0) 393215776, +256 (0) 771329686

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

The Registrar
Uganda Martyrs University
P.O. Box 5498 Kampala
OR Call the Registry Office on: 0772461386 / 0750560294/ 0703149208/
or the Public Relations Office on: 0782924509
E-mail: registrar@umu.ac.ug or admissions@umu.ac.ug or pro@umu.ac.ug
Website: http://www.umu.ac.ug

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