DR Congo at VU

180+ students on campus

Everything a DR Congo applicant needs, how your qualifications map to Victoria University, which scholarships you qualify for, and how to apply from home.

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Entry requirements

How your qualifications map

Diplôme d'État with minimum 60% (moyenne 12/20) from a recognised humanities section.

English of instruction Francophone applicants join VU's free 4-week English immersion before block 1. No IELTS required.

Documents to prepare

Certified copies of secondary school certificates & transcripts
National ID or passport bio-page
Two passport-sized photographs (white background)
Signed VU application form (download in step 1)
Diplôme d'État & bulletin de notes (with certified English translation)
Attestation de fréquentation from the last school attended

Scholarships & bursaries

Funding open to DR Congo applicants

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Francophone Bridge Award

Free English immersion + 20% tuition

Automatic for first-time undergraduate applicants from DRC.

Katanga Mining Futures

35% tuition

For BSc Petroleum & Energy Studies applicants sponsored by a registered SME.

Apply from DR Congo

Six steps from application to arrival

01
Complete the online application at vu.ac.ug/apply and upload your documents.
02
Pay the UGX 50,000 non-refundable application fee (or USD 15 equivalent).
03
Receive your admission letter by email within 5 working days.
04
Pay the first block tuition (UGX 200,000) to secure your seat.
05
Apply for the Uganda Student Pass and share the receipt with international@vu.ac.ug.
06
Book Entebbe airport pick-up 72 hours before travel.