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01Admissions · Intakes May & Sep 2026

From interest to enrolment, made simple

Apply from any device, anywhere in the world. Clear requirements, mobile uploads, and a responsive admissions team who guide you to the right pathway.

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Applying online
Open nowMay & Sep 2026
MobileApply anywhere
5 stepsTo enrolment

How to apply

Five clear steps

01

Create account

Register with your email and choose your intake.

02

Choose programme

Select your school, level, and study mode.

03

Apply & upload

Fill the form and upload documents from your phone.

04

Track review

Follow your status and respond to any requests.

05

Confirm & enrol

Receive your decision and confirm admission.

Apply from anywhere

Built for phones, not just laptops

Snap your documents, upload them, and track your application from any device. No printing, no queues — just a clear path from interest to enrolment.

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Entry requirements

What you'll need

Requirements vary by programme and level. These are the essentials — admissions will confirm anything specific to your chosen pathway.

Ask about your case
CKAcademic transcripts or result slips
CKNational ID, passport, or school ID copy
CKA recent passport photo
CKCertificates for prior study or work experience
CKProgramme-specific documents, where applicable

Fees & funding

Transparent guidance

Indicative ranges. Instalment guidance and finance support are available to eligible learners.

LevelIndicative feesNotes
Short CoursesUGX 250K – 850KBest for fast upskilling with weekend or online access.
CertificateUGX 1.25M – 1.65MEntry-level vocational pathways with practical labs and attachment.
DiplomaUGX 2.0M – 2.5M / yrDeeper professional training for technical and supervisory growth.
Bachelor'sUGX 2.7M – 3.1M / yrLeadership-focused pathways for advanced career progression.

International tuition is quoted on application. Request a personalised quote →

For international students

Apply from anywhere

Whether you're across the region or across the world, our online and blended pathways, equivalency support, and dedicated advisors make studying with Ruguna straightforward.

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Study online or blended

Selected programmes run fully online or as online theory with scheduled practicals.

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Qualification equivalency

We help you map prior qualifications and confirm English requirements.

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Three intakes a year

Flexible entry points so you can begin when you're ready.

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A dedicated advisor

One point of contact from application through to your first term.

Key dates

Intakes & deadlines 2026

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Intake 01

January

Applications close 10 Dec 2025. Classes begin late January.

Intake 02

May

Applications close 15 Apr 2026. Classes begin mid May.

Intake 03

September

Applications close 15 Aug 2026. Classes begin early September.

Short courses may have additional rolling start dates — ask admissions →

Funding & support

Ways to fund your study

We work with learners to make study achievable — through instalments, guidance, and merit recognition.

Talk to finance

Instalment plans

Spread fees across the term with a clear, agreed schedule.

Merit recognition

Selected high-performing applicants may receive fee concessions.

Sponsor-friendly

Invoices and references for employer or family sponsors.

Guidance

Honest advice on choosing an affordable, sustainable pathway.

Questions

Frequently asked

Yes. Several certificate, diploma, and short-course pathways are available in evening, weekend, or blended modes — designed for learners balancing work and study.
Yes. The admissions form works well on mobile, including document uploads from photos or scans — no laptop required.
Use the verification page and enter the document code, certificate number, or student identifier printed on the official document.
Yes. Eligible learners can receive instalment guidance, invoice references, and payment follow-up through the finance workflow.

Start now

Begin your application

Create an account, choose your programme, and submit in minutes. You can save your progress and return any time.

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