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OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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The Academic Registrar, Kyambogo University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Master Degrees and Doctoral
programs) for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The applicants eligible for admission shall possess prerequisite qualifications (academic and professional) as
prescribed in the advertisement. No application for admission shall be considered outside the criteria.

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. PhD in Social Work
(By Coursework and Dissertation)
GDSW 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= a) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: social work,
social administration, social policy, social development, sociology,
psychology, anthropology, development studies, pastoral studies,
public health and nursing, from a recognised higher institution of
learning.

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 b) Research synopsis spelling out the applicants’ area of research
interest for the PhD in Social work research project. The synopsis
should highlight: the tittle of the proposed study, the research
questions and or objectives to be investigated, statement of the
problem, brief literature review, preliminary thoughts on the
methodology to be used, the potential contribution of the study,
claim of originality, and potential supervisor. The synopsis should
not be more than 7 pages, formatted 1.5 spacing, font size 12,
Times New Roman.
c) Two writing samples to demonstrate the capacity of the
applicant to write in a scholarly or professional style. The writing
sample can be previously published work as a first or second
author, a chapter from the MA. thesis, a paper submitted as an MA
assignment, or a policy paper. Applicants can also write a fresh
paper on a social work issue in a scholarly format such as APA or
any other to demonstrate writing capacity. The writing sample
should be between 15 and 20 of substantive content.
d) Passing of the PhD in Social Work entry oral interview with at
least 60 percent conducted by the departments’ PhD admission
committee. The interview will assess the applicants’ motivation for
doctoral study, their knowledge of the proposed study, their career
plans, and general potential for doctoral study.
e) Two letters of reference: one from employer and another from
their former academic institution or from a person who can
competently comment on the applicants’ intellectual and research
potential.
f) A personal statement (Max. 2 pages, 1.5 pacing, font size 12, I
inch margins), highlighting the reasons for pursuing a PhD in
social work, the research and coursework experiences in
preparation for doctoral study, your past social work experiences
and how they have motivated you for PhD studies, future career
plans or goals and how this PhD will help you to achieve them; and
your reasons for choosing Kyambogo university.
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2. Master of Counseling Psychology GMCP 3,800,000/= 5,700,000/= At least a Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Guidance and
Counselling, Bachelor of Community Psychology, Bachelor of
Industrial/organizational psychology, Bachelor of Social work and
administration, Bachelor of Social Sciences (majoring and minoring
in Psychology) Bachelor of Education, BSc. Education, BA Education,
Bachelor of Community based Rehabilitation and Bachelor of Special
Needs Education.
3. Master of Organizational GMEO 3,800,000/= 5,700,000/= At least a Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Human Resource
Psychology Management, Bachelor of Guidance and Counselling, Bachelor of
Community Psychology, Bachelor of Industrial/Organizational
Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration and
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (majoring and minoring in
Psychology).
4. Master of Arts in Public GMAP 2,400,,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Education, Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Bachelor
Administration and Resource of Arts in Social Science, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Political
Governance Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, Post Graduate
Diploma in Human Resource or any other related discipline from a
recognized Institution
5. Master of Social Work GMSA 5.000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Social Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Sociology,
W Social Administration) from a recognized university, Or Health Science
related disciplines like Nursing, Palliative Care, Medicine and Public
Health from a recognized Institution.
6. Master of Arts in Economics GMAEE 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Quantitative Economics,
Economics and Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration,
Microfinance), Bachelor of Arts with Economics, Bachelor of Arts with
Education, Bachelor of Science with Education, Bachelor of Arts with
Social Sciences (Economics major) Or any other field with strong
Economics background from any recognized Institution.
7 Master of Arts in Development GMADS 3,800,000/= 5,700,000/= First class or Second-Class degree from any recognized Institution.
Studies
8. Master of Gender and Women GMWS 5,000,000 7,500,000 Second Class Degree in Development studies, Gender studies,
Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration,
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 Studies Public Administration and Management, Education, Engineering,
Medicine, Public Health, Political Science, Business Management and
Administration, Economics or any other Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized institution.

9. Master of Security and Diplomatic GMASD 5,314,000/= 7,971,000/= Second Class Honours Degree obtained in any of the following:
Studies International Relations, Educational Management, Public
Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences or any other related
field in Social Sciences fields from a recognized Institution. Science
based academic qualifications who possess a minimum of Second Class
Lower degree with relevant work experience in Security, Diplomatic
and General Public Administration fields shall also be considered.
10. Postgraduate Diploma in Security GPSD 1,700,000/= 2,550,000/= Second Class Lower Honours degree obtained in any of the following:
and Diplomatic Studies International Relations, Educational Management, Public
Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences or any other related
field in Social Sciences fields from a recognized Institutions.
Science based academic qualifications with a minimum of Second
Class Lower Degree but with relevant work experience in security,
diplomatic and general public administration fields shall also be
considered.

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

1. PhD in Religious Studies GDRS
(By Research Only)
2. PhD in Musical Arts
(By Research Only)
5,600,000/= 8,400,000/= Master of Arts in Religious Studies, Ethics, Peace and Conflict
Resolution or any other related fields and, a concept/synopsis of
between three to five pages submitted to the Directorate of Research
and Graduate Training prior to Provisional Admission.
GDMA 6,000,000 9,000,000/= Master of Arts in Music, Master of Music Education, Master of
Pedagogy with either music, dance or drama at Bachelor’s degree level,
Master of Performing Arts, Master of Arts in Literature, Master of Arts
in Dance, Master of Arts in Drama, Masters in Film and Media Studies,
Masters in Indigenous and Heritage Studies, and, a concept/synopsis of
between three to five pages submitted to the Directorate of Research
and Graduate Training prior to Provisional Admission.
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3. PhD in Geography GDGG 6,500,000 9,750,000/= Master’s degree in Geography, Education majoring in Geography,
(By Coursework and Dissertation) Forestry, Environmental Science and Management, Surveying, Social
Sciences, Development studies, Integrated Watershed Management,
Botany, Meteorology, GIS and Remote sensing, Urban Planning,
Agriculture, Land use and Regional Planning, Tourism, Climate
change, Disaster Risk Management and Civil Engineering.
A concept or synopsis of between three (3) to five (5) pages submitted
to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training prior to
provisional admission.
4. PhD in History GDHS 6,000,000 9,000,000/= Master’s Degree in History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Cultural
(By Research Only) Studies, Anthropology, Peace Studies, Security, Political Studies
(Science), and History of Human Rights. Those with master's degrees
other than in history should have a strong background in history at the
undergraduate level and, a concept/synopsis of between three to five
pages submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training
prior to Provisional Admission.
5. Master of Arts in History GMAH 2,400,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts with
Education, Bachelor of Arts in Arts or any other Bachelors Degree
having majored or minored in History, from a recognized Institution.
6. Master of Arts in Religious GMAR 2,400,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts with
Studies Education, Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Bachelor of Divinity, Bachelor of
Arts and Social Sciences or any other Bachelor Degree having majored
in Religious Studies, from a recognized Institution.
7. Master of Geography GMAG 2,400,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
in Geography and related fields such as Agriculture, Forestry, Soil
Science, Meteorology, Hydrology/ or Water Resources, Geology,
Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Tourism,
information technology, Environmental management, Urban planning,
Population studies, Gender, Botany, Zoology, Civil Engineering and
Surveying from a recognized University or Institution.

8. Master of Arts in Literature GMAL 2,400,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor
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 of Arts with Education, Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Bachelors in
Journalism or any other Bachelor Degree having majored in Literature
or English from a recognized Institution.
9. Master of Arts in Music GMAM 2,400,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Education (Music), Bachelor of
Arts with Education (Music), Bachelor of Arts in Arts with Music,
Bachelor of Performing Arts, Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of
Teacher Education (Music), Bachelor of Arts in Music Dance and
Drama, Bachelor of Music, from a recognized Institution.
10. Master of Arts in Music Education GAME 2,400,000/= 3,600,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts in
Arts (Music) plus a PGDE/PGDTE, Bachelor of Education Primary
(Music), Bachelor of Teacher Education (Music), and Bachelor of Arts
in Music, Dance and Drama from a recognized Institution.
11. Master of GIS and Remote Sensing GGIS 2,500,000 3,750,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems,
. Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Natural Resources Management,
Agriculture, Physical Planning, Land use and Water Resources
Management, Demography, Tourism, Public Health, Information
Technology/Computer Science and Development Studies OR. Bachelor
of Arts with Education, Bachelor of Arts (Arts) and Bachelor of
Education who offered Geography as one of their subjects.

12. Master of Arts in Kiswahili GMAK 2,400,000 3,600,000 A 2nd Class honours degree, with Kiswahili as an area of
specialization, in Bachelor of Arts with Education (BA. ED) with
Kiswahili, Bachelor of Education (BED) with Kiswahili, Bachelor of
Arts in Arts (BAA) with Kiswahili, Post Graduate Diploma in Teacher
Education (PGDTE) with Kiswahili, Bachelor of Mass Media and
Filming Industry (Kiswahili) (BMMF),Bachelor of Teacher Education
(BTE) with Kiswahili, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
with Kiswahili

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
1. PhD in Education GDED 5,600,000/= 8,400,000/= Master of Education related fields from recognized institutions by the
(By Course work and Dissertation) National Council for Higher Education and a Concept/synopsis of
between three to five pages submitted to the Directorate of Research
and Graduate Training prior to provisional admission.
2. Master of Education (Pre-Primary) GMEC 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= At least a Second Class Bachelor of Teacher Education with a
specialization in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education
with a specialization in pre-primary education, Bachelor of Education
with a specialization in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of
Education (Primary) (second class), Bachelor’s degree with Post
Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education with a specialization in Early
Childhood or Pre-primary, and a Bachelor’s degree with Post Graduate
Diploma in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood
Development or Pre-primary from recognized institutions by the
National Council for Higher Education.
3. Master of Education in Educational GMEF 3,800,000/= 5,700,000/= At least a Second Class Degree- Bachelor of Teacher Education,
Foundations Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts/Science/Vocational/Business
Studies with Education or at least a second class Postgraduate Diploma
in Education/Teacher Education from recognized institutions by the
National Council for Higher Education.
4. Master of Education in Policy, GMED 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= At least a Second Class Degree in Education, Arts, Humanities, Social
Planning and Management Sciences, Science, Engineering, Technology, Law, Medicine, Business
Administration, Entrepreneurship, Vocational Studies and Special
Needs Education from a recognized Institution.
5. Master of Teacher Education GMETE 4,000,000/= 6,000,000/= At least a Second Class lower Degree- Bachelor of Teacher Education,
Bachelor of Education Degree with specialization in Primary, Bachelor
of Education Degree with specialization in Early Childhood Education,
Bachelor’s Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education
from recognized institutions by the National Council for Higher
Education.
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Education GPGE 1,600,000/= 2,400,000/= At least a Second Class Degree in any field related to Secondary
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 Education with an accepted subject combination of two (2) teaching
subjects at secondary or tertiary level or acceptable double main
subjects e.g. Agriculture or Art and Design from recognized institutions
by the National Council for Higher Education.
7. Postgraduate Diploma in GPEL 1,600,000/= 2,400,000/= At least a Second Class Lower Bachelor's Degree in Education, Arts,
Educational Management and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Technology, Law,
Leadership Medicine, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Vocational
Studies and Special Needs Education from recognized institutions by
the National Council for Higher Education.
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Pre- GPEPP 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= At least a Second Class Bachelor's Degree in Education, Arts,
Primary Education Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Technology, Law,
Medicine, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Vocational
Studies and Special Needs Education from recognized institutions by
the National Council for Higher Education.
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Technical GPEV 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= At least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in any technical/vocational
and Vocational Education field from recognized institutions by the National Council for Higher
Education.
9. Postgraduate Diploma in GPGT 1,600,000/= 2,400,000/= At least a Second Class Degree in any field with accepted subject
Teacher Education combination of two (2) teaching subjects offered at Primary School
Level and Teacher Training Institute Level from recognized institutions
by the National Council for Higher Education.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
1. Master of Science in Construction GMET
Technology and Management
6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Second Class Upper from a four-year Bachelor’s degree or its
equivalent from a recognised University/Institution in the following
disciplines: Civil and Building Engineering; Environmental
Engineering; Building Economics; Quantity Surveying; Physical and
Urban Planning; Architecture;
Second Lower, Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a
recognized Institution and relevant work experience of at least two
years;
Pass Degree in Civil Engineering plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil
Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution and at least
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 three years’ relevant work experience.
2. Master of Science in Advanced GMEM 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Institution in any of
Manufacturing Systems Engineering the following fields: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of
Engineering in Automotive and Power Engineering, Bachelor of
Industrial Engineering and Management, Bachelor of Science in Oil
and Gas Exploration Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Oil and Gas
Production Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing
Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
3. Master of Science in Structural GMES 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Second class Upper Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Building
Engineering Engineering; Environmental Engineering of Kyambogo University or
its equivalent from a recognized Institution; or
Second class Lower Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Building
Engineering, Environmental Engineering of Kyambogo University or
its equivalent from a recognized Institution and relevant work
experience of at least two years; or
Pass Degree in Civil Engineering plus a Postgraduate Diploma in
Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
and at least three years relevant work experience.
4. Master of Science in Water and GMEW 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Second-class Upper Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Building
Sanitation Engineering Engineering, Environmental Engineering or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution, or
Second class Lower Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Building
Engineering, Environmental Engineering or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution and relevant work experience of at least two
years, or
Pass Degree in Civil and Building Engineering, Environmental
Engineering, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering and
Building Engineering, Environmental Engineering or its equivalent
from a recognized Institution and at least three years relevant work
experience.

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5. Postgraduate Diploma in GPEM 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Institution in any of
Manufacturing Systems in the following fields: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and
Engineering Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of
Engineering in Automotive and Power Engineering, Bachelor of
Industrial Engineering and Management, Bachelor of Science in Oil
and Gas Exploration Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Oil and Gas
Production Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing
Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
1. PhD in Food Technology
( By Research Only)
2. PhD in Biological Sciences
( By Research Only)
3. PhD in Physics
(By Research Only)
4. PhD in Chemistry
(By Research Only)
GDFT 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Master’s Degree in relevant fields e.g. Masters in Food Science and
Technology, Masters in Nutrition or related discipline from recognized
Institution and a concept/synopsis of between three to five pages
submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training prior to
Provisional Admission.
GDSB 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Master’s Degree in relevant field of Biological Sciences such as
Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary
Science, Biochemistry, Forestry, Food Science, Microbiology, Public
Health, Paleontology, Environmental Science, Health Science or related
discipline from recognized Institution and a Concept of between three
to five pages submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate
Training prior to Provisional admission.
GDSP 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Master’s Degree in field of Physics from recognized institution and a
concept/synopsis of between three to five pages submitted to the
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training prior to Provisional
Admission.
GDSC 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Master’s Degree in relevant fields e.g. Master of Science in Chemistry
or related discipline from recognized institution and a Concept/synopsis
of between three to five pages submitted to the Directorate of Research
and Graduate Training prior to Provisional Admission.
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5. PhD in Sport Science GDSS 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Master’s Degree in Sports Science, Master of Physical Education,
(By Research Only) Master of Sports Management, Others Masters in the fields of Exercise
Science, Sport Coaching, Fitness, Sport Medicine, Health Education,
Recreation Hospitality and Tourism from recognized Institution and a
concept/synopsis of between three to five pages submitted to the
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training prior to provisional
admission
6. Master of Science in Chemistry GMCH 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Science Chemistry With Education
Majoring in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science Technology-Chemistry,
Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Engineering, Bachelor of Biochemistry Or any other related discipline
from recognized Institution.
7. Master of Science in Conservation GMSM 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Science Technology, Bachelor of
and Natural Resources Management Science in (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Geography), Bachelor of
Environmental Science Technology, Bachelor of Science in
Conservation Biology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of
Science in (Botany, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory
Technology, Demography, Statistics, Economics) or any other related
discipline.
8. Master of Science in Food Science GMFT 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Lower Degree in Bachelor of Food Science and
and Technology Technology, Bachelor of Food Processing Technology, Bachelor of
Food and Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in (Biochemistry, Biology,
Chemistry, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine) or other related
discipline to Food Technology from a recognized Institution.
9. Master of Science in Physics GMSP 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= Second Class Upper Degree in Bachelor of Education (Physical),
Bachelor of Science with Education (Physical), Bachelor of Science
(Physical), Bachelor of Science Technology – Physics or any
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Physics, from a recognized Institution
and the student must have done his/her Undergraduate Research/Project
in Physics discipline.
10. Master of Science in Sport Science GMSS 3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= Second Class Lower in Bachelor of Sports Science, Bachelor of
Science in Physical Education, Bachelor of Sports Management,
Bachelor of Sports and Leisure Management or any other related field
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 of Sport and Recreation Industry from a recognized Institution.
Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education, Sports Management or a
related field.
Second Class Lower Degree with a Diploma in Physical Education,
Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Hospitality, Human Nutrition,
Kinesology and Tourism Management.
Second Class Lower Degree considered relevant to the Sport Leisure
and Recreation Management, Hospitality, Human Nutrition,
Kinesiology, Tourism Management, and Biokinetics.
11. Master of Science in Applied GMAPM 4, 000, 000/= 6,000, 000/= Second-Class Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines:
Mathematics Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Mathematics, Bachelor of
Science with Education degree majoring in Mathematics, Bachelor of
Statistics or Bachelor of Science with/in Statistics, Bachelor of Science
in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 4
courses in Mathematics, at least 2 of which must be in Applied
Mathematics.
12 Master of Public Health GMSPH 4,000,000/= 6,000,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Health Sciences in Human and
Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, Bachelor of Social
Sciences such as Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Demography and
Statistics, Bachelor of Sports Management, Bachelor of Biological
Sciences (Environmental Sciences, Biology, Laboratory Sciences
Sports and Leisure Management or any other related field from a
recognized Institution.
13. Master of Science in Applied GMAS 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second-Class Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines:
Statistics Bachelor of Science in Statistics, BSc (Stat), Bachelor of Statistics,
(B.Stat.), Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with Statistics as one of the
subjects, BSc degree with Education majoring in Mathematics,
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, Bachelor of Business Statistics
and Postgraduate Diploma (at least Credit Class) in Statistics.

14. Postgraduate Diploma in Food PDFS 1,600,000/= 2,400,000/= Second Class degree in Bachelor of Food Science and Technology,
Safety Management Bachelor of science in (Chemistry, Agriculture, Biological Sciences,
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15. Postgraduate Diploma in PGES
Physical Education and Sports
16. Postgraduate Diploma in Sports PGDSM
Management
FACULTY OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND REHABILITATION
1. PhD in Special Needs Education GDSN 6,400,000
(By Course work and Dissertation)
2 Master in Special Needs Education GMSN
3. Master of Disability Studies and GMDS
Inclusive Development
4. Master of Community Development GMCD
and Lifelong Learning
5. Master of Science in Ugandan Sign GMNI
Bio-chemistry) or any other related discipline.
1,600,000/= 2,400,000/= Second Class Degree in fields of either Arts or Sciences with practical
experience in Sport at School, College, University or Institution.
Applicants must be registered teachers.
1,400,000/= 2,100,000/= Second Class Degree in related field suitable for a Career Development
in Sports Management related field
9,600,000 Master of Special Needs Education, Master of Education, Master of
Adult and Community Education, Master of Science in Disability
Studies Degree from a recognized Institution with a synopsis of 4–8-
pages indicating the area of research interest. Three (3) referees - at
least one must be familiar with the applicant’s academic work at
Master’s level.
3,000,000/= 4,500,000/= Second Class Degree in the field of Special Needs Education,
Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education
and Social Work and Community Development, Education or any other
Degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Special Needs Education.
4,000,000 6,000,000 Second Class Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognised
institution.
3,000,000 4,500,000 Second-class lower bachelor’s degree preferably in; Adult and
Community Education, Social Work, Development Studies,
Community Development, Social justice, Special Needs Education,
Education, Agriculture, OR
Other degrees from a recognized University/Institution of higher
learning and are practitioners of community education and lifelong
learning.
Holders of a credit postgraduate Diploma in Community Development
and Lifelong Learning of Kyambogo University will be admitted in
year two of the Master’s programme.
3,000,000 N/A: i. Holder of an honours degree with a Diploma in Sign Language
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 Language Translation and International Interpreting, or
Interpretation applicants are
not eligible for ii. Holder of an honours degree without a Diploma in Sign Language
this program Interpreting shall be required to pass a practical competence test in
Ugandan Sign Language Interpreting and Translation administered by
Kyambogo University.
6. Postgraduate Diploma in GPCR 1,400,000/= 2,100,000/= Second Class Honors Degree from a recognized Institution
Community Based Rehabilitation
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Special GPSN 1,400,000/= 2,100,000/= Second Class Honors Degree in related fields suitable for Service in
Needs Education Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation.
8. Postgraduate Diploma in GPCD 3,000,000 4,500,000 Bachelor’s degree preferably in Adult and Community Education,
Community Development and Social Work, Development Studies, Community Development, Social
Lifelong Learning justice, Special Needs Education, Education, Agriculture, OR
Other degrees from a recognized University/Institution of higher
learning and is a practitioner of community education and lifelong
learning.

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1. Master of Accounting and GMAIS 4,000,000/= 6,000,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study from a
Information Systems recognized Institution. Individuals with professional qualifications in
either accounting and or information systems are eligible.
2. Master of Business Administration GMBA 4,000,000/= 6,000,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study from a
recognized Institution. GMAT Examination shall be administered by
Kyambogo University on the date to be communicated by the
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training. Shortlisted applicants
shall pay a non-refundable fee of 50,000/= for GMAT test.
3. Master of Procurement and Supply GMSC 4,000,000/= 6,000,000/= a)Second Class Degree in any the following areas : science,
Chain Management engineering, pharmacy, business, economics, statistics and related areas
b)Professional qualification in procurement and supply chain
management

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4. Master of Organization and Public GMOP
Sector Management
SCHOOL OF ART AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
1. PhD in Design and Visual Culture GDAD
(By Course work and Dissertation)
2. Master of Art and Industrial Design
3 Master of Art in Digital and Visual
Communication
4 Master of Fine Art
SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES
4,000,000/= 6,000,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
10,000,000/= 15,000,000/= Master’s Degree or its equivalent in the following specialties: Fine Art, Art
and Design, Performing Arts, Architecture, Material Culture,
Curatorship/Museology, Archaeology, Anthropology, History and Public
Health, obtained from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the
National Council for Higher Education and a concept/synopsis of intended
research of not more than 1000 words must accompany the application.
GMAID 3,500,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Art such as; Bachelor
of Education (B. Ed) Art & Design, Bachelor of Vocational Studies Art &
Design with Education, Bachelor of Art & Industrial Design, Bachelor of
Fine Art, or a Bachelor degree in a related area such as Architecture,
Material Culture, Curatorship or Museum studies, Anthropology or any
other area related to Art whose content is found relevant to MAID
GMADV 3,500,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Art such as; Bachelor
C of Computer Graphic Design, Bachelor of Art & Industrial Design,
Bachelor of Graphic Design and Illustration, Bachelor of Fine Art,
Bachelor of Art and Cinematography, Bachelor of Vocational Studies in
Education with Art and Design or Bachelor degree in a related area whose
content is found relevant to Master of Arts in Digital and Visual
Communication (MADVC)
GMFA 3,500,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Art such as; Bachelor
of Education (B.Ed) Art & Design or its equivalent, Bachelor of Vocational
Studies in Art & Design with Education or its equivalent, Bachelor of Art
& Industrial Design or its equivalent., Bachelor of Fine Art, or Any
Bachelor degree in a related area such as Architecture, Material Culture,
Curatorship or Museology, or Anthropology and others whose content is
found relevant to MFA programme.
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1 PhD in Human Nutrition GDHN 6,000,000/= 9,000,000/= Master's Degree in the following areas: Human Nutrition, Agricultural
(By Research Only) Sciences, Public Health, Food Science, Food Processing Technology,
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Home Economics,
Sports Science, Hospitality, Human Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Veterinary Sciences and Health Science. Submission of a research
concept paper/synopsis (4-6 pages) that will be reviewed by a
committee appointed by the University to establish its clarity, relevance
and suitability. Three (3) referees supporting the application.
2. Master of Science in Human GMHN 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Upper in Bachelor of Science in (Human Nutrition,
Nutrition Dietetics, Agricultural Education, Human Medicines, Biological
Sciences, Food Science, Veterinary Medicine Food Processing, Nursing
) or any other related fields from a recognized Institution
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary GPCA 2,500,000/= 3,000,000/= Second Class Bachelor’s or its equivalent from a recognized Institution,
Arts Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
1. Master of Science in Agricultural GAEE 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of
Education and Extension Vocational Studies in Agriculture with Education, Bachelor of
Environmental Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Land Use
Management Agricultural and Rural Innovations, Community Forestry,
Animal Production and Technology Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture,
or any other related field from a recognized Institution.
2.. Master of Science in Animal GAIN 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Agriculture or Natural Science disciplines such
Production as Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Animal Husbandry,
Bachelor of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Bachelor of Animal Production
and Technology Management, Bachelor Science Education
(Agriculture Double Main), Bachelor of Agriculture and Community
Development, Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Wildlife
Management, Bachelor of Food Science and Technology or any other
related field from a recognized Institution.

3. Master of Science in Soil Science GASS 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor
of Science in Vocational Studies in Agriculture with Education,
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Agricultural Land Use Management or any other related field from a
recognized Institution
4. Master of Science in Crop Science GMCS 5,000,000/= 7,500,000/= Second Class Degree in Bachelor of Science in Vocational Studies in
Agriculture with Education, BEd (Agriculture Double Main), BSc in
Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences and Entrepreneurship, and Bachelor of
Crop Husbandry or any other related field from recognized Institution.

PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION
Applicants should fill the on-line application form from the website https://apply.kyu.ac.ug. On submitting the form, printout a pay slip and pay a non-refundable
application fee of Uganda shillings 50,000/= (Ugandan, Kenyans, Tanzanians, Rwandese, Burundians, Congolese (DRC) and South Sudanese applicants) and
Uganda Shillings 75,000/= (International applicants) excluding bank charges at any bank integrated with our system.

Print 2 copies of the FILLED system generated biodata form and attach 2 certified copies of your academic documents, 2 copies of all other relevant academic
documents, 2 passport photos and three referees’ letters of recommendation. The referees’ letter can be accessed on https://gradsch.kyu.ac.ug/download/referees-
form-of-recommendation-for-admission-to-graduate-programmes/
Submit to Kyambogo University Directorate of Research and Graduate Training UGANDA BLOCK ROOM 1
NOTE:
Academic documents/certificates in languages other than English should be translated by a recognized Institution before submission, by the applicant, and a
certificate attached. Documents obtained outside Uganda should be certified by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) before submission. Applicants who
may find difficulties in applying online should seek help from the Kyambogo University Directorate of Research and Graduate Training.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME
Postgraduate Diplomas One Academic Year
Masters Degrees Two Academic Years
PhD (Provisional Admission) One Academic Year (Maximum)
PhD (Full Admission) Three Academic Years

The closing date for receiving applications is SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024

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 Annie Begumisa (PhD)
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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