CUU Admission Portal

The Cavendish University Uganda, CUU, invites qualified applicants for admission to its Undergraduate, Pre-Degree, and Diploma programmes. To get started, find out about Cavendish University Uganda, CUU entry requirements, and the list of courses offered at Cavendish University Uganda, CUU.

Cavendish University Uganda, CUU Admission Requirements

Admissions to Cavendish University Uganda have been open to all qualified national and international persons without discrimination. A student is admitted into an academic programmes/courses when he/she meets the entry requirements into that program and level.

Admissions into Cavendish University Uganda shall be conducted under the guidance of the National Council for Higher Education and with the approval of the Senate.

Diploma Programme/Courses Entry Requirements

A candidate must have obtained the following:

1. At least five (5) passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent at the same sitting;
2. At least one (1) principal pass and two (2) subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
3. A candidate must have obtained a Second Class Certificate at the Foundation Programme.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme/Courses Entry Requirements

Direct entry:

1. At least five (5) passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent (b) At least two (2) principal passes at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
2. Conditional admission will be verified after getting the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Results printed – out.
3. Within the framework of the general direct entry requirements, there may be Special Faculty Requirements that a candidate must fulfill to gain admission to a programme in a specific Faculty.

Mature Age Entry:

1.  A candidate must be at least 25 years of age (b) The candidate must have passed Mature Age Entry Examinations with a 50% mark or above.
2. The Mature Age Entry Examinations must have been taken at a Centre approved by the NCHE (d)No candidate who had previously attended a programme at Cavendish University Uganda shall be readmitted to the University under this scheme to a programme of study in which he/she failed to qualify during his/her previous attendance.

Ordinary Certificate Programme/Courses  Entry Requirements

1. The minimum entry requirement for admission to an ordinary certificate programme is an Uganda Certificate of Education with at least five (3) passes obtained at the same sitting.

Master’s Degree Programme/Courses Entry Requirements

1. An applicant for a Master`s degree normally has obtained at least a second-class lower-division degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
2. An applicant with a third class (pass) degree must satisfy the relevant department and the Board of Postgraduate Studies that he/she has acquired academic and professional growth as determined by the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research.

English Proficiency Programme/Courses Entry Requirements

1. Candidates from countries where the language of instruction is not English are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
2. International applicants currently resident in the country are advised to take English Proficiency Tests at approved centers such as the Institute of Languages at Makerere University, the British Council, etc.
3. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores are accepted as evidence of English proficiency.

Higher Education Certificate Programme/Courses Entry Requirements

1. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least two subsidiary passes or its equivalent. At least one of the subsidiary passes shall be from a principal subject. For the avoidance of doubt, a holder of UACE with only one principal pass shall be deemed to meet the admission requirements.
2. Vocational Qualifications at level 2 or 3 of the Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework or its equivalent.
3. Qualifications equivalent to the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) shall be determined by the National Council in consultation with the Uganda National Examinations Board.
4. An ordinary certificate from an institution recognized by NCHE.
5. Students whose foreign secondary school qualifications are not considered equivalent to UACE but permit admission into Higher Education in a foreign country. Such students shall have passed at least five subjects with a minimum overall grade of C (equivalently, a Ugandan grade 5). In addition, foreign students whose studies were not conducted in English shall show proof of proficiency in the English Language. The English proficiency centers shall be accredited by NCHE.

How to Access CCU Admission Portal

Here are the steps for accessing the CCU admission portal.

1. Access CUU Website
2. Locate the Navigation Tap on top of the CUU Homepage
3. Locate and Tap Admission
4. Under Admission, Tap on Apply Now

How to Apply For CUU Admission Portal

Here are the steps on how to create via the CUU admission Portal to become a student of Cavendish University Uganda

1. Explore the CUU Admission Portal
2. Select the Programmes/Courses you Intend to Study
3. Provide your Name, Email Address, and Phone Number
4. Select your Gender (Male/Female)
5. Fill in your Physical Address
6. Select your Country and Nationality
7. Enter your Date of Birth
8. Select Mode of Delivery (Campus-Based, Distance Learning, and Weekend)
9. Confirm How you hear about CCU
10. Enter your Massage/Questions you wish to Ask the School
11. Tap on Submit Button to Proceed

CUU Contact Details

Telephone:

+256 414531700
Mobile:

+256 700652010 / +256 700652020 / +256 700652030 / +256 700652040 / +256 700652050
Whatsapp:

+256 706 695369

Office Address:

Cavendish University Uganda
Plot 1469 Nsambya Ggaba Road
P.O Box 33145 Kampala (U)