Uganda

Why choose UEL?

  • Guaranteed scholarships: Ugandan students can access automatic scholarships on most courses, with awards available up to £2,500.
  • Careers-first university: UEL focuses on real-world skills, ensuring students graduate ready for global employment opportunities.
  • Work placement opportunities: Many programmes include built-in work placements, internships, or industry projects to boost employability.
  • Affordable London experience: Located in East London, UEL offers a traditional campus setting with direct Tube links to central London in just 35 minutes.
  • Affordable tuition fees: Competitive tuition rates make UEL an accessible choice, with flexible instalment payment options available for international students.
  • Flexible on-campus accommodation: Modern student housing is available directly on campus, with prices starting from £150 per week.
How to apply
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Find the course that's right for you:

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

  • Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) Principal Subjects with grades A-E with the required UCAS tariff points
  • East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE), excluding General Paper
  • National Diploma/Ordinary National Diploma (ND/OND) with a credit pass
  • A recognised International Foundation course

Postgraduate

  • Bachelor’s degree with a second class lower or above

English language requirements

To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

English Language Qualifications

  • Credit (3 to 6) or Distinction (1-2) in English / English Language in the Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE).
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL IBT
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Oxford International English Test (OIETC)

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications

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Meet your representative

Hope Beales, Regional Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa

As a former international student in the UK, Hope understands how challenging it can be to work on your application and start a degree in a new environment. 

Whether you're considering or have already applied to UEL, the team will provide you with advice and support throughout your student journey.

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Study abroad agents in Uganda

Ademodupe Education 
Full address: 70B Olorunlogbon Street, Anthony, Lagos
Email address - operations@ameducation.org 
Contact number with country code: +2348176500025

Jokings Educare 
Full address: Ground level shop number 138, Chamtowers, 12 Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda 
Email address: uganda@jokingseducare.com 
Contact number with country code: +256 758 015858 

Sable International Study Abroad Ltd – Uganda, Kampala
Full address: Plot 19, Ground Floor, Rumee Towers, Lumumba Ave, Nakasero, Kampala, 759125 Uganda
Email address: uganda@sableinternational.com
Contact number with country code: +256 783410401

TG Marchnata Enterprises (TGM Education)
Full address: Uganda Office - The Cube (Opposite Acacia Mall), Copper Road, Kampala, Uganda.
Email address: partnership.legal@tgmeducation.com
Contact number with country code: +2349088071355

Uniserv Education
Full address:  SM Chambers, Plot 14, Kintu Road, Opp. Serena Staff Gate, P.O. Box 36343, Kampala, Uganda
Email address: Ug@uniserveducation.com
Contact number with country code: +256 709 688 080, +256 773 232 429

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Choosing to study at UEL was the best choice for me. I really valued interacting with my fellow students. During my studies, I gained a lot of knowledge which helped me get promoted to Head of Finance and Accounting. I would definitely remain at UEL as my first choice for further studies.”

Geofrey Luzira

Ugandan student in Master of Business Administration MBA

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