Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Technology in Uganda

  • Course Name: Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)
  • Major Subject: Information Technology
  • Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Information Technology

  • Multitech Business School Multitech Business School, Kampala  
    Course outline :
    Duration:2 years
    Year One
    Semester One
    DIT 1101 Computer Fundamentals And Apllications
    DBC 1100 Communication Technology and the Internet
    DIT 1103 ICT Professional Law and Ethics
    DBM 1105 Business Communication Skills
    DFA 1101 Financial Accounting

    Year One
    Semester Two
    DIT 1201 System Administration and Maintenance
    DBC 1201 Business Information Systems
    DCS 1202 Fundamentals of Database Systems
    DIT 1204 Introduction to Web Development
    DCS 1205 Programming Methodology

    Year One Recess Term Recess Term Recess Term
    DCS 1302 IT Practical Skills Development
    DBC 1301 Entrepreneurship Applications
    DIT 1303 CCNA 1 (Audited Course)

    Year Two
    Semester One
    DBC 2103 E-Commerce
    DIT 2102 Marketing in the IT Sector
    DIT 2103 System Analysis and Design
    DCS 2104 Application Development Using VB.net
    DCS 2103 Database Systems
    DBC 2105 Research Methodology
    Year Two Semester Two DIT 2200 Computer Networks & Data Communication
    DIT 2201 Integrative Programming and Technologies
    DIT 2202 DIT Research Project
    DIT 2203 Software Engineering

    Year One Recess Term Recess Term Recess Term
    DIT 2301 CCNA II(Audited Course)
    DIT 2302 DEvelopment Group Project

    Entry requirements:
    A candidate must have five (5) passes at O'Level or its equivalent and 2 principal passes at A'Level obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
  • Nkumba University Nkumba University, Entebbe  
    Year 1
    Semester I
    NUDBA31102 Computer Applications I
    NUDBA31202 Business Communication
    NUDBA31201 Information Technology
    NUDBA31204 Business Statistics I
    NUDBA32104 Systems Analysis and Design
    NUDBA31203 Economics I

    Semester II

    NUBIT32204 Database Management Systems
    NUDBA31105 Fundamentals of Accounting
    NUDST31206 Operating Systems
    NUDST31102 Internet and Webpage Design
    NUDIT21206 Business Applications
    Programming

    NUDIT22103 Object - Oriented Programming

    Year 2
    Semester I

    NUDCS22101 Data Communication and Networks
    NUDCS22102 Data Processing Management
    NUDIT21001 Repair & Maintenance of Computers
    NUDCS22104 Computer Applications II
    NUDIT21002 Business Information System
    NUDCS21203 Database Programming Techniques

    Semester II

    NUDIT22001 Systems Administration
    NUDCS22204 Discrete/Computer Mathematics
    NUDCS22301 Computerised Accounting
    NUDCS22302 Management of Information
    Systems
    NUDIT22002 Event Driven Programming
    Research Project

    Duration :2 years
  • Valley University of Science and Technology Valley University of Science and Technology, Bushenyi  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) Direct Entry: Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained: –
    -The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent, with credits in English and Mathematics.
    -At least one principal pass at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in any subject
    -Must have obtained a credit in mathematics at UCE.

    (ii) Diploma Holders: At least any second Class (lower division) diploma from a recognized institution.
    Candidates who hold at professional qualifications of more than 200hrs of accredited training like ACCA, CCNP among.

    (iii) Mature Entry: Candidates who pass a mature age entry examinations from a recognized institution.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kampala  
    Entry requirements:
    1.Holders of Advanced Level of Education (A-level) Certificate with at least ONE Principal pass in any of the following subjects: 2.Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Food Nutrition, Entrepreneurship and Agriculture.
    3.Holders of O-level Certificate with at least a credit pass in Physics or Mathematics, AND a relevant Certificate from a recognized institution.
  • Ibanda University Ibanda University, Ibanda  
    Course entry requirements:
    Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least 1 principal pass and 2 subsidiaries at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent

    OR A certificate with at least a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution or the equivalent.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Makerere Business Training Centre  Makerere Business Training Centre , Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -Applicants must have obtained:
    (a) At least five passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent at the same sitting;
    (b) At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
    -An applicant must have obtained a second class certificate at the foundation programme

    Course duration: 6 semesters
  • ISBAT University ISBAT University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements

    (i) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes

    (ii) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 1 Principal pass and 2 Subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent

    (iii) At least Second Class, Credit or equivalent performance from recognized Institutions


    Course duration: 2 years
  • St. Lawrence University St. Lawrence University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) At least five passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent:
    (ii) At least one principal and two subsidiary passes of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent. Kenya applicants should have at least c+ or its equivalent.)

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Great Lakes Regional University  Great Lakes Regional University , Kanungu  
    Course entry requirements

    (i) Holders of a 2 year relevant certificate after O’ level or equivalent

    (ii) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least 1 principal pass and two subsidiaries obtained at the same sitting.


    Tuition fees: Ushs349,000


    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kabale University Kabale University, Kabale  
    Course entry requirements:
    -UACE (or equivalent) with a Principal pass and 2 subsidiary passes and a credit in UCE/UACE mathematics, & UCE (equivalent) with five passes;
    OR a Certificate in a related field of study

    Course duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: August
  • Africa Institute for Strategic Management and Capacity Building Africa Institute for Strategic Management and Capacity Building, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Credits obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 Principal pass and two Subsidiary Passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Al-Mustafa Islamic College Al-Mustafa Islamic College, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements

    (i) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 1 principal pass and 2 Subsidiary passes or its equivalent.

    (ii) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 credit passes or its equivalent.

    Tuition fees: UGX 360,000
  • International School of Business and Technology ISBAT International School of Business and Technology ISBAT, Kampala  
    Entry requirements:
    1.Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes
    2.Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 1 Principal pass and 2 Subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
  • The Uganda Pentecostal University The Uganda Pentecostal University, Fort Portal  
    Course entry requirements

    Applicants are required to have passed their Advanced Examinations with at least one principal pass or equivalent

    Tuition fees: 600,000/= per semester


    Course duration: 2 years
  • Mukono Technical Business Institute (MTBI) Mukono Technical Business Institute (MTBI), Mukono  
    Course entry requirements
    1. O-Level Certificate
    2. At least one Principal pass at A-level and two subsidiaries, or
    3. A certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Avance University Avance University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -A’Level Certificate with at least one principal pass.
    -A Post-Secondary Certificate from an NHCE accredited institution.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Team University Team University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -A Level entry with one principal pass and two subsidiaries
    -Certificate from a recognized institution

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kasco Comprehensive Institute Kasco Comprehensive Institute, Wakiso   
    Course entry requirements
    -Certificate from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
    -O level certificate atleast.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Rosa Mystica Business Institute Rosa Mystica Business Institute, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -UACE certificate with atleast 1 principal pass and subsidiaries in principal subjects
    -UCE certificate with atleast 5 passes
  • Martys' Polytechnic College Martys' Polytechnic College, Masaka  
    Course Entry requirements:

    Applicant must posses a Uganda Certificate of Education or Junior Technical Certificate.
  • Livingstone International University Livingstone International University, Mbale  
    Fees per semester:
    Ugandan students:600,000 UGX
    Non-Ugandan students:675,000 UGX
    Durations:2 Years
  • Mountains of the Moon University Mountains of the Moon University, Fort Portal  
    Course duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Day/Weekend
  • University of Kisubi University of Kisubi, Entebbe  
    Duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Full time
  • Bugema University Bugema University, Kampala  
    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kampala International University Kampala International University, Kampala  
    Course duration: 2 years
  • Kayiwa International University Kayiwa International University, Mengo  
    Course duration: 2 years
  •  Kyamulibwa Vocational Institute, Mukono  

    Duration:2 years.
  • Kumi University Kumi University, Kumi  
    Course Duration:2 years
  • Billbrain Institute of Technology (BIT) Billbrain Institute of Technology (BIT), Kampala  
    Duration: 2 Years
  • Metropolitan International University Metropolitan International University, Kisoro  
    Duration: 2 years
  • Global Institute of Information Technology and Business Global Institute of Information Technology and Business, Kampala  
    Duration; 2 years
  • Makerere Institute for Social Development Makerere Institute for Social Development, Kampala  
    Duration:2 years
  • Kampala University Kampala University, Ggaba  
    Duration:2 years
  • Victoria University Uganda Victoria University Uganda, Kampala  
    Duration:2 years
  • Bishop Barham University College Bishop Barham University College, Kabale  
  • Homeland Media Institute Homeland Media Institute, Kampala  
  • Harvan International Institute of Business and Vocational Studies Harvan International Institute of Business and Vocational Studies, Kampala  
  • Galaxy institute of Technology and Vocational Studies Galaxy institute of Technology and Vocational Studies, Bwebajja  
  • Islamic Call University College Islamic Call University College, Kampala  
  • Meritorious Biztech College Meritorious Biztech College, Kampala  
  • Bishop Stuart University Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara  
  • Uganda Catholic Management and Training Institute Uganda Catholic Management and Training Institute, Kampala  
  • Monaco Institute of Business and Computer Science Monaco Institute of Business and Computer Science, Kampala  
  • Ankole Western University Ankole Western University, Kabwohe  
  • Universal Institute of Graphics and Technology Universal Institute of Graphics and Technology, Kampala  
  • Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education, Kampala  




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