A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PROGRAMMES AT BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Academic Registrar Busitema University invites applications for admission to Doctoral, Masters, Undergraduate Degrees, Diplomas and
certificate Programmes for 2023/2024 Academic Year. Degree/Diploma/Certificate Holder Applicants should have obtained atleast a second
class degree/diploma or certificate from a NCHE accredited Programme. PhD applicants must hold a Master’s Degree from a recognized
Institution. Applicants with a pass degree must show evidence of both academic and professional growth.

A ‘level applicants should hold: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes. (Candidates who obtained results 7, 9, X,
Y and Z at ‘O’ level need not apply).

i) Applicants to Degree Programmes:

Should also have: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two (2) principal passes in prescribed subjects
obtained at the same sitting. Only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017 are eligible to apply EXCEPT for those
who wish to apply for BBW - Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekend) which is open for all years.

ii) Applicants to Diploma Programmes:-

Should also have: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least ONE (1) principal pass and TWO (2) subsidiaries in
principal subjects obtained at the same year of sitting. Only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017 are eligible to
apply.

SPONSORSHIP
Government scholarship slots are available for diploma/certificate holder applicants to undergraduate programmes. All Graduate Programmes
are privately sponsored. Please note that the fees payable to the University against the various programmes cover only tuition fees and
EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research, stipend and other expenses.
Details of the programmes are specified in the tables:

a) GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Code Programme Duration Admission requirements Tuition Per Semester
(Years) East Non East
Africans Africans
PAM PhD in Business Administration and 3 A candidate must be a holder of an honours degree with relevant research and publication evidence or 3,000,000/- 4,500,000/-
Management produce evidence of ability to undertake research in the area of proposed study.

Such evidence shall include:

a) Master’s degree (including an appropriate research component); and,
b) The application form shall be accompanied by a Research Concept Paper of about 1500
words.
PEE PhD in Sustainable Energy 3 MSc degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering of Busitema University or an equivalent 3,000,000 4,500,000/-
Engineering coursework and dissertation MSc degree in the area from elsewhere
PME PhD In Materials Engineering 3 3,000,000/- 4,500,000/-

PEL PhD in Education Leadership and 3 1. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or its 3,000,000/- 4,500,000/-
Management equivalent.

2. A Masters’ degree in a relevant field/area with a strong research component.

a) An applicant whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English
language proficiency, normally defined as minimum International English Language Test System
(IELTS) score of 6.5 (Overall band score) with 6.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

b) Previous research and professional experience in an area relevant to the proposed field of study.
PBC PhD in Biodiversity Conservation 3 a) An honors undergraduate degree with second class honours degree from a recognised university and 3,000,000 4,500,000/-
and Management other tertiary institutions in Uganda.
b)A Masters’ degree in a relevant field/area with a strong research component.
c)An applicant whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English
language proficiency, normally defined as minimum International English Language Test System
(IELTS) score of 6.5 (Overall band score) with 6.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

d)Previous research and professional experience in an area relevant to the proposed field of study.
MME Master of Science in Materials 2 1.A Bachelor’s degree of second class lower division and above in Engineering, Natural Sciences or 2,000,000/- 3,000,000/-
Engineering (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Technology or Science Technology in the
relevant disciplines.
MMM Master of Medicine, Internal Medicine 3 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized 2,000,000/- 3,000,000/-
institution. The applicant must provide evidence of Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental
Practitioners Council.
MPH Master of Public Health 2 a) A degree in health sciences e.g MBChB, BSc Nursing, B. Pharmacy, BDS, BSc Physiotherapy and 3,000,000/- 4,500,000/-
BVM
b)A degree in biological sciences e.g Biology, Laboratory sciences& Nutrition
c) A degree in social science e.g Social work, Sociology, Economics, Demography and Statistics
MPC Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and 3 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized 2,500,000/- 3,750,000/-
Child Health institution & evidence of Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
IDE Masters of Science Infectious Diseases 2 a) A Masters in Health Science related programme .i.e Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy 3,000,000 4,500,000
Field Epidemiology &Veterinary Medicine.
b) A Masters in Biostatistics or Nutrition ,
EDM Master of Educational Leadership and 2 1. Bachelors degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent in any discipline. 1,500,000/- 2,250,000/-
Management 2. A professional working experience of at least one year in a relevant field, (preferably management
and administration work or leaders of academic institutions)
MIM Master of Science in Industrial 2 Honors Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent in any discipline with a good 1,800,000 2,700,000/-
Mathematics background in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering etc Or
Evidence of academic or professional progress with a Pass Bachelor of Science Degree with a bias in
Mathematics background or its equivalent plus a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized institution
MSP Master of Science in Physics 2 At least a Second Class Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a recognized 2,000,000/= 3,000,000/=
institution. Or
A Pass Degree Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a recognized institution,
with evidence of academic growth.
MCC Master of Science in Climate Change and 2 a)An Honors degree in Physical, Natural Sciences or Human Sciences from a recognized institution. 1,800,000/- 2,700,000/-
Disaster Management b)A 1st degree in bio-physical sciences (Natural Resource economics, Natural Sciences, Physical
Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)
c)1st degree in Managerial Sciences (Business Administration and Management, Social Sciences, Law,
Mass Communication) and BA/BSc/B. Education
d)Relevant engineering degrees.
MEE Master of Science in Environmental 2 A Second Class Honors degree or its equivalent in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences or Social 1,800,000/- 2,700,000/-
Economics Sciences
MBA Master of Business Administration 2 a)An honors degree in any field or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. 1,100,000/- 1,650,000/-
b) Holders of Qualifications in professional programs such as; ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K), CIMA,
CFA, CIPS will be considered with one having final/ complete stage.
MID Master of Science in Irrigation and 2 a) An honors Bachelor Degree in the following fields; Irrigation, Water Resources, Agricultural, 1,895,000/- 2,842,500/-
Drainage Engineering Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Bio-Systems, Agro-processing, and Mining Engineering.
b)Holders of other relevant engineering degrees
MCF Master of Computer Forensics 2 Holders of a 1st degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, 1,800,000/- 2,700,000/-
Information Systems, Software Engineering, Network Engineering Communication Engineering,
Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, physics & Mathematics with at least second
class honors
MSE Master Of Science In Sustainable 2 a) A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering of second class lower division and above from a recognized 2,000,000/= 3,000,000/=
Energy Engineering university.
b)A Bachelor’s degree of second class lower division and above in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics)
MPA Master in Public Administration 2 a)An honors degree in any field or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. 1,100,000/- 1,650,000/-

MEP Masters in Educational Psychology 2 a)An a)An honors degree in any field or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. 1,500,000/- 2,250,000/-
b)Holders of Bachelor’s Degree from Universities outside Uganda should obtain certificates of
equivalence from “NCHE”
 b) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Code Programme Duration PVT GVT Tuition Per Semester
(Years) Slots Slots
Non East Non East
African African
APM Bachelor of Animal Production & 3 30 02 Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma in any Agriculture related Discipline. 1,100,000 /- 1,650,000/-
Management
BSA Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4 50 02 Atleast a credit or second class diploma in Agriculture or any other related and relevant 1,100,000 /- 1,650,000/-
field obtained from a recognized institution
*MED Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of 5 20 02 Atleast a diploma in any of the following health disciplines:
Surgery Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Medical laboratory Technologist / Scientists,
*BNA Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia 4 10 02 Medical Radiography, Physiotherapists, Anaesthetic Officers, Orthopaedic
Officers/Assistants, Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians, Psychiatry Clinical
`*BNS Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4 10 02 Officers/Mental Health Clinical Officers, Nursing, E.N.T (Post Basic Diploma)
2,000,000/- 6,000,000/-
Ophthalmology, Clinical Medicine and any other related and relevant medical disciplines.
In addition, applicants must have a relevant working experience of atleast one year.
Note that: Applicants for BNA with Higher Diploma in Anesthesia shall take 3 years
on the programme
BAB Bachelor of Agribusiness 3 30 - Atleast a credit or second class diploma in Agriculture or any other business related and 800,000 /- 1,200,000/-
relevant field obtained from a recognized institution
DAP Diploma in Animal Production & 2 100 - At least a credit or Second class Certificate in Animal Production or General Agriculture 400,000 /- 600,000
Management from a recognized Institution.
DCP Diploma in Crop Production & 2 100 - At least a credit or Second class Certificate in Crop Production or General Agriculture 400,000 /- 600,000
Management from a recognized Institution.
AMI Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization 4 30 02 At least a credit or 2nd class Ordinary Technician Diploma or its equivalent from a 1,250,000/- 1,875,000/
and Irrigation Engineering recognized institution. In addition, candidates should have obtained at least credit
performance in Mathematics component of the Diploma.
APE Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing 4 30 02 Atleast a credit or class II diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, 1,100,000 /- 1,650,000/-
Engineering Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry Engineering, with at least a credit
pass in Mathematics.
BCT Bachelor of Science in Computer 30 02 At least a credit or 2nd class Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 1,250,000/- 1,875,000/-
Engineering 4 Traditional Engineering disciplines or any other Diploma that has both Mathematics and
Physics as core components from a recognized institution
DAG Diploma in Agricultural Engineering 2 30 02 Advanced Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering and Ginning 500,000/- 750,000/-
Engineering from a recognized Institution.
DEE Diploma in Industrial Electronics and 2 30 - Holders of at least a Credit/Class II Certificate of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and 900,000 /- 1,350,000/-
Electrical Engineering any other related and relevant engineering disciplines.
BEE Bachelor of Science in Electrical 4 20 02 At least a 2nd class or Credit Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, 1,500,000/- 2,250,000/-
Engineering Traditional Engineering disciplines or any other Diploma that has both Mathematics and
Physics as core components from a recognized institution
DGI Diploma in Ginning and Industrial 2 20 2 Atleast an Advanced Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering&and 500,000/- 750,000/-
Engineering: Ginning Engineering from a recognized Institution.
MEB Bachelor of Science in Mining 4 30 02 At least a 2nd class or Credit Diploma in Engineering with a Credit pass Mathematics or 1,250,000 /- 1,875,000/-
Engineering Physics obtained from a recognized Institution.
TEB Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile 4 30 02 At least a 2nd class or Credit Diploma in Textile Engineering. The candidates should have 1,100,000/- 1,650,000/-
and Industrial Engineering obtained at least a credit pass in Mathematics from a recognized institution.
WAR Bachelor of Science in Water Resources 4 40 02 At least a 2nd class or Credit Diploma in any Engineering discipline with a Credit pass in 1,250,000 /- 1,875,000/-
Engineering Mathematics or Physics obtained from a recognized Institution.
BEP Bachelor of Education Primary 2 250 - Atleast a Credit or Second class diploma in Primary Education from a recognized 528,750/- 793,500/ -
institution.
DEP Diploma in Education Primary 2 200 - 1) “O” Level or its equivalent, AND 405,000/- 607, 500/-
2) Grade III certificate
SCE Bachelor of Science Education 40 02 At least a 2nd class or credit Diploma in Secondary Education with core components in 700,000/- 1,050,000/-
3 Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Entrepreneurship & Agriculture
or Diploma in Computer Studies from a recognized institution.
BSS Bachelor of Science in Statistics 3 30 - Atleast a second class or credit diploma in a related field from a recognized institution 1,300,000/- 1,950,000/-

BTI Bachelor of Information Technology 3 40 - Atleast a Credit or second class Diploma in computer Science, Computer Engineering, 1,100,000 /- 1,650,000/-
Software Engineering, Information System, Technology and Telecommunication or its
Equivalent obtained from a recognized Institution
ELS Bachelor of Education Languages 3 60 Atleast a credit or second class diploma with English/English Literature from a 600,000 /- 900,000/-
(English & Literature in English) recognized institution
SCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 3 50 02 Atleast a credit or second class diploma in computer science, any engineering discipline, 1,100,000 /- 1,650,000/-
statistics or any other diploma with mathematics or computer science as one of the
subjects from a recognized institution
SLC Diploma in Science Laboratory 2 40 - Atleast a credit or second class certificate in science laboratory technology or its 550,000/- 825,000/-
Technology (Chemistry) equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning
SLP Diploma in Science Laboratory 2 40 - Atleast a credit or second class certificate in science laboratory technology or its 550,000 825,000/-
Technology (Physics) equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning
SLB Diploma in Science Laboratory 2 40 - Atleast a credit or second class certificate in science laboratory technology or its 550,000/- 825,000/-
Technology (Biology) equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning
FWR Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and 3 30 02 Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma in Fisheries or its equivalent in a related Discipline 800,000 /- 1,200,000/-
Water Resources Management
NRE Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource 3 40 02 Atleast a credit or class II diploma in Economics, Environmental or Agricultural related 800,000 /- 1,200,000/-
Economics disciplines
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration 3 70 - Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution 700,000/- 1,050,000/-

BPA Bachelor of Public Administration 3 100 - Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution 700,000 /- 1,050,000/-
&Management
BBW Bachelor of Business Administration 3 60 - Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution 700,000/- 1,050,000/-
(Weekend)
BPM Bachelor of Procurement & Supply 3 50 - Atleast a second class or credit diploma in any field from a recognized institution 700,000/- 1,050,000/-
Chain Management
DBA Diploma in Business Administration 2 70 - Atleast a credit or second class / advanced certificate in any discipline from a recognized 400,000 /- 600,000
institution
DRI Diploma in Records & Information 2 70 - Atleast a credit or second class / advanced certificate in library & information science, 400,000 /- 600,000
Management records and information management or related discipline from a recognized institution
BTT Bachelor of Tourism & Travel 3 50 02 Atleast a Credit or Class two Diploma obtained from a recognized institution 700,000/- 1,050,000/-
Management
DTT Diploma in Tourism & Travel 2 70 -- Atleast a credit or second class / advanced certificate in any discipline from a recognized 400,000 /- 600,000
Management institution
ENM Bachelor of Entrepreneurship 3 50 - Atleast a credit or second class diploma in any field from a recognized institution of 700,000/- 1,050,000/-
Development & Management higher learning
Key: GVT means Government, PVT means Private. Government slots for undergraduate programmes are reserved for Diploma and certificate Holders only .
All applicants of Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BNS) and Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia(BNA)will be required
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to sit the special entry examination scheduled for Saturday, 27 May 2023 starting at 8:00 am at School of Clinical Officers, Mbale.
 Detailed admission requirements for each programme are specified in the table(s) below:
Code Programme Admission Requirements Campus
Essential: Two best done of Biology, Chemistry & Agriculture.
APM Bachelor of Animal Production & Management Relevant: Third best done of the Essential set or one best done of Foods & Nutrition, Economics, Geography, Physics Arapai
& Mathematics.
Essential: Two best done of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography, Mathematics & Agriculture.
BAB Bachelor of Agribusiness Arapai
Relevant: Third best done of the Essential set
Essential: Biology and Chemistry
BSA Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Arapai
Relevant: One best done of Physics, Agriculture, Geography, Foods and Nutrition, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship
Essential: One best done of Biology & Agriculture
DAP Diploma in Animal Production & Management Arapai
Relevant: Second best done of the essential set or Chemistry, Foods & Nutrition
Essential: One best done of Biology & Agriculture
DCP Diploma in Crop Production & Management Arapai
Relevant: Second best done of the essential set or Chemistry, Foods & Nutrition
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
*AMI Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering Busitema
Relevant: One best done of: Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Economics & Technical Drawing.
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
APE Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing Engineering Busitema
Relevant: One of the best done of Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Economics & Technical Drawing
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
BCT Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Busitema
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Geography and Economics
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
BEE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Busitema
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Economics
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics
DAG Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Busitema
Relevant: Next better done of Mathematics and Physics
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics
DEE Diploma in Electronics and Electrical Engineering Busitema
Relevant: Chemistry and next better done of Mathematics and Physics
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics
**DGI Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering Busitema
Relevant: Chemistry and next better done of Mathematics and Physics
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
MEB Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering Busitema
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry & Geography.
Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
**TEB Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering Busitema
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set or one better done of Geography & Economics.
Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics& Chemistry
WAR Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering Busitema
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set & Geography, Economics & Biology.
Essential: Biology & Chemistry
BNA Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Mbale
Relevant: Mathematics Or Physics
Essential: Biology & Chemistry
BNS Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mbale
Relevant: One best done of Math, Physics, Food & Nutrition, Economics and Agriculture
Essential: Biology & Chemistry
MED Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Mbale
Relevant: Mathematics Or Physics
Essential: Mathematics and one best done of Physics, Economic and Entrepreneurship
BSS Bachelor of Science in Statistics Nagongera
Relevant: Second best done of Physics, Economic, Entrepreneurship, Geography and Chemistry.
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
BTI Bachelor of Information Technology Nagongera
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: Literature in English and One best done of ALL A-Level subjects.
ELS Bachelor of Education Languages (English & Literature in English) Nagongera
Relevant: The third best done of ALL A-Level subjects
HBA Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology and Agriculture Essential: Biology & Agriculture Nagongera
HBC Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology and Chemistry Essential: Biology & Chemistry Nagongera
 Higher Education Access Certificate in English Language and Essential: English Language and Literature In English.
HEL Nagongera
Literature In English
HMC Higher Education Access Certificate in Mathematics and Chemistry Essential: Mathematics & Chemistry Nagongera
HPM Higher Education Access Certificate in Physics and Mathematics Essential: Physics and Mathematics Nagongera
Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Geography, Chemistry &
***SCE Bachelor of Science Education Biology Nagongera
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set.
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
SCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Nagongera
Relevant: Chemistry or Economics
Essential: Biology
SLB Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Biology) Nagongera
Relevant: Two better done of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Agriculture
Essential: Chemistry
SLC Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) Nagongera
Relevant: Two better done of Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Agriculture
Essential: Physics
SLP Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Physics) Nagongera
Relevant: Two better done of Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Agriculture
Essential: Biology and One best done of Mathematics, Chemistry& Physics
SPE Bachelor of Science Education (Physical Education) Nagongera
Relevant: The third best done of Mathematics, Chemistry& Physics
Essential: Two best done of Agriculture, Chemistry & Biology.
FWR Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Water Resource Management Namasagali
Relevant: One better done of Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Chemistry
Essential: Two best done of Economics, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Geography
NRE Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics Namasagali
Relevant: Third best done of Economics, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Geography
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Pallisa
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
BBW Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekend) Pallisa
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
BPA Bachelor of Public Administration & Management Pallisa
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: Economics and Mathematics
BPM Bachelor of Procurement & Supply Chain Management Pallisa
Relevant: One best done of Geography, Physics and Entrepreneurship
Essential: Two best done of all A level subjects
BTT Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management Pallisa
Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: One best done of all A level subjects
DBA Diploma in Business Administration Pallisa
Relevant: Second best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: One best done of all A level subjects
DRI Diploma in Records & Information Management Pallisa
Relevant: Second best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: One best done of all A level subjects
DTT Diploma of Tourism and Travel Management Pallisa
Relevant: Second best done of the remaining A Level Subjects
Essential: Economics or Mathematics and one best done of the remaining A level subjects
ENM Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development & Management Pallisa
Relevant: Best done of the remaining A level subjects
Key

* Candidates who did not offer Agriculture or Biology at A-Level should have passed it with at least a Credit at O-Level to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Agricultural
Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering (AMI)

** Candidates who did not offer Chemistry at A-Level should have passed it with at least a Credit at O-Level to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile
& Industrial Engineering (TEB) and Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering (DGI)
Please note:
*** Available Subject Combinations for SCE include: **** Available subject combinations for DEP and BEP include:
- Mathematics, Physics, Education - Mathematics/Science
- Mathematics, Computer Studies, Education - Mathematics/Computer Studies
- Physics, Computer Studies, Education - English/S.S.T
- Mathematics, Chemistry, Education - English/Computer Studies
- Biology, Chemistry, Education - English/Religious Studies
- Economics, Mathematics, Education - Mathematics/Physical Education
- Biology, Physical Education , Education - Physical Education/ Computer Studies
- Economics, Computer Studies, Education - Physical Education/ Science
- Entrepreneurship, Computer Studies, Education - English/S.S.T
- Geography, Computer Studies, Education - Agriculture Double Main (for BEP only)
- Geography, Mathematics, Education
Period of Study for DEP and BEP:
Distance learning with face to face sessions is conducted during school
vacations on a semester based system.
c) CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
Code Programme Duration Admission Requirements
Tuition Per Semester
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology Essential: Biology & Agriculture
HBA and Agriculture Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology Essential: Biology & Chemistry
HBC and Chemistry Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Higher Education Access Certificate in Essential: Mathematics & Chemistry
HMC Mathematics and Chemistry 1 Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies 700,000/- for East Africans
1,050,000/- for Non East Africans
Higher Education Access Certificate in Physics Essential: Physics and Mathematics
HPM and Mathematics Desirable: General Paper& Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
Higher Education Access Certificate in English Essential: English Language and Literature In English.
HEL Language and Literature In English Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths Or Computer Studies
360,000/- for East Africans
CGA Certificate in General Agriculture 2 Key subjects: Biology and/or Agriculture
540,000/- for Non East Africans
d) SKILLS BASED PRACTICAL SHORT COURSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
These programmes aim at producing highly trained and skilled human resource urgently needed in awide range of industries.
Code Course Duration Course Fees
Applicants should hold a minimum of PLE East Africans Non East African
CAM Certificate in Automotive Repair, Operation and Maintenance
CWM Certificate in Welding and Metal Part Fabrication
CIT Certificate in Irrigation Technologies and Innovations 6 Months 500,000/- 750,000/-
CPP Certificate in Post-Harvest Handling and Processing Technologies
CBC Certificate in Brick laying and Concrete practice
Mode of Application
- All candidates will apply online using the new AIMS system.
- Diploma Holder Applicants MUST make a print out of the application form and attach certified copies of the transcript, certificate, diploma and degree; birth
certificate, one(1) passport size photo to be submitted to any of the following centers: Busitema campus (25km from Tororo), Busitema University Liaison Office
(Makerere University, Lincoln Flats, Room A2), Arapai Campus in Soroti, Namasagali Campus in Kamuli, Nagongera Campus in Tororo, Pallisa Campus (at
Kalaki) in Pallisa & Mbale Campus (Mbale Regional Referral Hospital) not later than Friday, 28thApril, 2023.All copies of academic transcripts must be
certified by the awarding institutions and not Photocopies of Certified documents.
B: i) For detailed information concerning fees structure and Campus locations refer to www.busitema.ac.ug
ii) Candidates who wish to apply for government sponsorship will in addition be required to download and fill the forms available at the above website.
(iii) All Admitted Candidates will be responsible for verification of their Academic documents from awarding Institution.
(iv) All candidates will be required to pay a nonrefundable fee as follows:

S/N Programme East African Non East Africans

1 Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MED), Nursing (BNS) and Anaesthesia UgX150,000 UgX 225,000
(BNA) Diploma applicants who intend to sit Pre-Entry Examinations.
2 All other programmes UgX50,000 UgX75,000
3 PhD programmes UgX200,000 UgX300,000

BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY ON LINE APPLCATION PORTAL USERGUIDE

1. Applicants should access the institution’s Admission URL http://admissions.busitema.ac.ug
2. Signup using full name, e-mail and mobile no. Please, note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting documents for your application to be
considered.
3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
5. To fill a form the applicant clicks on the : apply now button displayed on the running scheme.
6. Upload your academic documents (in a single file pdf format) by clicking the ATTACH FILES button. Note that in addition, for PhD applicants, a softcopy (in
pdf format) of the Research Concept Paper is required to be sent to the following email: dgsri@adm.busitema.ac.ug
7. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for the Form” button and get the reference which you will take to the bank.
NOTES: (i) You are advised against submitting false information or forged documentations.
(ii) Students who are already registered on Busitema Programs are not ELIGIBLE to apply.

Dr. Gimuguni Lillian Nabaasa (PhD)

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR