Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Higher Education Certificate (HEC) General
Intakes
January · May · September
Duration
Certificates: 6 - 12 months · Higher Education Certificate (HEC): 1 academic year
Study Modes
Day, Evening, Weekend, Online via VClass
Application Fee
UGX 30,000 (non-refundable)
About this programme
Depth. Practice. Career-ready.
The Higher Education Certificate (General) is the recognised NCHE bridging path into a VU Bachelor's degree. Complete it and progress straight into Year 1 of your chosen programme.
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.
Progression to Bachelor's Programme
Victoria University
Administrative Assistant
Public & Private
Entry-level Sales / Customer Care
SMEs
Community Assistant
NGOs
Junior Programme Officer
NGOs
Own Small Business
Self-employment
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 600,000 |
| Tuition, per Year | UGX 1,800,000 |
| International (per Year) | USD 700 |
| Application Fee | UGX 30,000 (non-refundable) |
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
Designed for learners who did not qualify for direct degree entry, or who want to upskill into a new field. The Higher Education Certificate (HEC) is a recognised NCHE pathway: pass it and progress directly into Year 1 of a related Bachelor's programme at VU.
Requirements
Entry requirements
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC): UACE with at least 1 Principal Pass + 2 Subsidiaries, OR UCE + Diploma/Certificate in a relevant field
- HEC, Biological / Physical Sciences: UACE with science subjects (Bio, Chem, Phys, Maths) at Principal or Subsidiary level
- National Certificates: UCE with at least 3 Passes (including English)
- Professional Certificates (e.g. Software Engineering, Digital Marketing): UCE or equivalent; portfolio reviewed for advanced placement
- Mature Age Entry available for applicants 25+ with relevant work experience
Documents
Bring with you
- ▸Certified copy of UCE certificate / results slip
- ▸Certified copy of UACE results (where applicable)
- ▸National ID or Passport bio-data page
- ▸Two passport-size photographs
- ▸Birth certificate
International applicants
International applicants submit a UNEB equivalency for O-Level / A-Level qualifications. VU's Admissions Office assists with the equivalency process.