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Uganda Admissions Requirements

Uganda Admissions Requirements

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Prerequisite Equivalencies

1. Review the program pages or international viewbook. 
2. Find your program(s) of choice. 
3. Review the international admission requirements for the exact required courses for your program(s) of interest.  
4. Come back to this page to find more specific information on the required courses and how we calculate your average.

Prerequisite Equivalencies
Required Courses Uganda Curriculum
Senior or grade 12 English UCE English or UACE English
Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions UACE Principal Mathematics
Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering calculus UACE Principal Mathematics
Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering statistics UACE Principal Subsidary Mathematics
Senior or grade 12 Biology Senior/grade 12 Biology*
Senior or grade 12 Chemistry Senior/grade 12 Chemistry*
Senior or grade 12 Physics Senior/grade 12 Physics*

*Detailed course descriptions may be requested for these subjects to ensure the required content is covered to meet prerequisite requirements. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Eight senior academic courses are required for admission.
    • Minimum of two Principal subjects at the Advanced Certificate level (UACE).
    • Up to six Certificate of Education courses (UCE).
    • If you have not taken the exam for the UACE, include all in-progress or enrolled courses.   
    • Ensure transcripts covering UCE and Advanced Level are included when you apply.
  • To clear conditions, the final official Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) and Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) sent directly from the issuing institution will be required.
  • If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English proficiency requirements.

Uganda Grade Equivalency

Grading Scale for Certificate of Education (UCE)
Canadian Equivalent Uganda Grade Points 
95% 1
87.5% 2
79.2% 3
70.1% 4
65.3% 5
60.8% 6
56% 7
51.9% 8
Below 50% 9

Uganda Grade Equivalency

Grading Scale for Certificate of Education (UACE)
Canadian Equivalent Uganda Grade Points 
95% A
85% B
80.6% C
72.5% D
68.1% E
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