Institute of Education and Life-Long Learning
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Intakes
January · May · September
Duration
Diplomas: 2 years · Bachelor's: 3-5 years (Law 4 yrs, Pharmacy 5 yrs)
Study Modes
Day, Evening, Weekend, Online via VClass
Application Fee
UGX 50,000 (non-refundable) · USD 30 for international applicants
About this programme
Depth. Practice. Career-ready.
The Bachelor of Arts in Education prepares you to teach with confidence, empathy and modern pedagogy. Curriculum aligned to the Ministry of Education & Sports and the new competency-based curriculum.
You'll spend a full trimester on teaching practice in partner schools, mentored by senior educators.
What you will study
Core modules
Where this takes you
Career outcomes
Graduate outcomes
97%of VU graduates are employed or self-employed within 6 months.
Secondary School Teacher
Education
Head Teacher
Schools
Education Officer
Government / NGO
Curriculum Developer
NCDC / Publishers
Education Consultant
EdTech
Trainer / Facilitator
Corporate L&D
Fees & funding
Invest in a future that pays back.
Flexible payment plans, scholarships and installments available. Talk to Admissions if you need help planning payment.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, per Trimester | UGX 900,000 |
| Tuition, per Year | UGX 2,700,000 |
| International (per Year) | USD 1,000 |
| Application Fee | UGX 50,000 (non-refundable) · USD 30 for international applicants |
Fees indicative for 2026. Confirm with Admissions before payment.
How to apply
Four steps. About 10 minutes.
01
Choose your programme
Pick the level, programme, study mode and intake.
02
Personal details
Contact info, ID / passport and where to reach you.
03
Academic background
Your qualifications, results and a short motivation.
04
Review & submit
Confirm your details and we'll email your reference.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Open to Ugandan and international students who have completed A-Level (UACE) or hold a recognised Diploma. Mature Age Entry is available for candidates aged 25+ with at least 5 years of relevant work experience who pass the VU Mature Age Examination.
Requirements
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's (Direct): UACE with at least 2 Principal Passes + UCE with 5 Credits including English
- Diploma Holders: A recognised Diploma (Credit/Pass) in a relevant field for direct entry to Year 2 (subject to exemption)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB): UACE with 2 Principals (one in Arts) + UCE with 5 Credits including English & Maths
- Health Sciences (Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health): UACE Biology + Chemistry (Principal Passes) and credit in English & Maths at UCE
- Mature Age Entry: 25+ years, pass VU Mature Age Examination (Aptitude + Essay)
- Diploma Programmes: UACE with 1 Principal Pass + 2 Subsidiary, OR UCE with 5 Credits + relevant Certificate
Documents
Bring with you
- ▸Certified copies of UCE & UACE certificates / results slips
- ▸Certified copy of Diploma transcript & certificate (if applicable)
- ▸National ID or Passport bio-data page
- ▸Two recent passport-size photographs
- ▸Birth certificate
- ▸Recommendation letter (mature age & inservice applicants)
International applicants
International students submit equivalency from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) or the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). VU assists with student-visa invitation letters once admission is confirmed.
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