Faculty of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects and Animation
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
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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