Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering in Uganda

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering(Software Engineering)
  • Major Subject: Software Engineering
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

  • The International University of East Africa The International University of East Africa, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements

    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 two principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced certificate of Education (UACE) in any two subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Literature, Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing and Fine Art).

    Diploma Holders

    -At least a second Class (lower division) diploma from a recognized institution in science related field.

    Certificate Holders

    Candidates seeking admission through the certificate holders scheme must:

    -Have passed Mathematics and English with at least a credit in the Ugandan Certificate of Education or its equivalent

    -Have at least a credit certificate in computer science or related discipline from a Recognized institution
    Certificate holders will either join our Foundation Program or the Diploma courses only, upon which they will join the Undergraduate Degree Programs.



    Tuition fees:

    (i) Uganda students-$795

    (ii) International students-$965


    Course duration: 4 years
  • Uganda Technology and Management University Uganda Technology and Management University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) Direct Entry
    -At least two principal passes at the same sitting in UACE or its equivalent of which one of them MUST be in either Mathematics OR Physics
    -At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent

    (ii) Diploma Entry
    -At least 2nd class (Lower division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecom, Bio Informatics, Electronic engineering, Statistics or any other diploma with either Mathematics or Computer Science, as one of the subjects from any recognized
    -At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
    -At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
    -At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent

    (iii) Diploma - CCNA
    -CCNA from a recognized institution.
    -At least one principal and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
    -At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
    -At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent

    (iv) Mature age
    -Mature age Certificate
    -At least a Principal pass in either Mathematics or Physics in UACE

    Course duration: 4 years

    Mode of study: Dual Mode
  • Mbarara University of Science and Technology Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara  
    Course entry requirements:
    -Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
    -Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
    -Diploma holders must have passed with at least a credit.

    Additionally, for international applicants:
    -Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
    -Applicants should have their documents equated by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) of UCE and UACE documents and Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) for Diploma and Certificate documents.

    Course duration: 4 years
  • Bugema University Bugema University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements

    -A Uganda advanced certificate of Education with two/one principal pass, Uganda Certificate of Education with at least five passes all obtained at the same seating are considered for either diploma or degree.

    -A diploma/Certificate obtained from an institution recognized by NCHE or its equivalent

    -A mature age entry requirement obtained from a relevant institution recognized by NCHE.


    Program duration: 3 years
  • Mountains of the Moon University Mountains of the Moon University, Fort Portal  
    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Day/Weekend
  • Cavendish University Uganda Cavendish University Uganda, Kampala  
    Course duration: 4 years
  • Ndejje University Ndejje University, Kampala  
  • Makerere University Makerere University, Kampala  




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