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Institute of Education and Life-Long Learning

Master of Educational Administration and Management

CODE · MEDLEVEL · Postgraduate

Intakes

January · May · September

Duration

Postgraduate Diplomas: 1 year · Master's: 18 months - 2 years

Study Modes

Evening, Weekend, Executive block, Online via VClass

Application Fee

UGX 100,000 (non-refundable) · USD 50 for international applicants

About this programme

Depth. Practice. Career-ready.

The Master of Educational Administration & Management prepares senior school leaders, MoES officers and NGO education managers to lead complex education systems.

Real cases from Ugandan schools, districts and international programmes.

What you will study

Core modules

01Educational Leadership
02School & System Administration
03Education Policy & Reform
04Financial Management for Schools
05Curriculum Leadership
06Human Resource in Education
07Research Methods in Education
08Master's Dissertation

Where this takes you

Career outcomes

Graduate outcomes

97%of VU graduates are employed or self-employed within 6 months.

Head Teacher / Principal

Schools

District Education Officer

Local Government

Education Programme Manager

NGOs

Curriculum Specialist

NCDC

Ministry Advisor

MoES

School Founder / Director

Private Education

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.

Per TrimesterAnnualInstallments
See scholarships available
ItemAmount
Tuition, per TrimesterUGX 1,600,000
Tuition, per YearUGX 4,800,000
International (per Year)USD 1,800
Application FeeUGX 100,000 (non-refundable) · USD 50 for international applicants

Fees indicative for 2026. Confirm with Admissions before payment.

How to apply

Four steps. About 10 minutes.

  1. 01

    Choose your programme

    Pick the level, programme, study mode and intake.

  2. 02

    Personal details

    Contact info, ID / passport and where to reach you.

  3. 03

    Academic background

    Your qualifications, results and a short motivation.

  4. 04

    Review & submit

    Confirm your details and we'll email your reference.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Open to holders of a Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Lower / GPA 2.8) from a recognised university, or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field. Professional experience strengthens the application and is required for executive tracks.

Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Master's: Honours Bachelor's degree (Second Class Lower or better) in a related field
  • MBA Tracks: Bachelor's degree + minimum 2 years' professional/management experience
  • Masters of Law (LLM): LLB (Hons) from a recognised university + Diploma in Legal Practice where required by the Uganda Law Council
  • Master of Public Health (MPH): Bachelor's in a health-related field; clinical/field experience preferred
  • PGD: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, OR a Higher Diploma plus 3 years relevant experience
  • Applicants with a Pass / Third Class degree may qualify via a qualifying exam plus 5+ years relevant experience

Documents

Bring with you

  • Certified academic transcripts (UCE, UACE, Bachelor's)
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Updated CV / résumé
  • Two academic or professional reference letters
  • Personal statement / statement of purpose (500-800 words)
  • National ID or Passport bio-data page; two passport photos

International applicants

International applicants must submit NCHE equivalency for their Bachelor's degree. English-language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70) is required for applicants from non-English-instruction universities.

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