Uganda Christian University

Uganda Christian University (UCU) is receiving applications for prospective undergraduate students. The application portal is open and accessible at https://application.ucu.ac.ug/

Speaking in an official communication to prospective students and parents, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Rev. Prof. John Kitayimbwa (PhD), congratulated candidates on their achievement and outlined key application deadlines:

  1. The School of Medicine and School of Dentistry will receive applications until 20 March 2026, with pre-entry examinations on 23 March.
  2. The School of Law closes admissions on 27 March 2026, with pre-entry examinations set for 30 March.
  3. All remaining schools and faculties will accept applications through 10 April 2026.
  4. Students admitted for the Trinity Semester 2026 are expected to begin studies on 20 April, 2026.

We encourage early applications, as several programmes operate a single annual intake.

For the full communication from the Deputy Vice Chancellor, please CLICK HERE 

For inquiries: Call: 0312350880 OR 0312350800/ Email: admissions@ucu.ac.ug

Bachelor of Business Administration

Program Highlights

The Bachelor of Business Administration in the School of Business aims to expose students to the different facets of business in order to form well- qualified and thought business professionals working from a strong Christian ethical framework. In the programme, individualised learning and teamwork are emphasised with technical and relational curriculum relevant to real-world business opportunities, particularly in Uganda. A bachelors degree in this programme also lays the groundwork for masters degree studies.

Application Procedures

Appyl online: https://application.ucu.ac.ug

Application fees for Ugandan nationals Ushs. 100,000 ugx, Ushs. 150,000 ugx for programmes with Pre-entry Exams. E.g; Bachelor of Law, Bachelow of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Business Admnistration.

Application fees for International applicants USD50.

Intakes

Advent/September, Easter/January,Trinity/May intakes – Full -Time Day and Evening at UCU – Mukono/Main campus and Kampla campus as well as at Mbale, Arua and Bishop Barham University College Campus

Program Length

Three years with maximum of five years to complete

Minumum Requirements

In addition to the other University admission requirements for undergraduate Programmes, one of the following categories will allow admission to this course: Direct entrants with Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent, and least 2 A’ level advanced principle passes in Economics, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and natural sciences taken in the same sitting; Diploma in Business Administration or related Courses; A pass in mature-age examination – such candidates must be Ugandan nationals of at least 25 years and have formal education. Those who are successful, in both the written and oral examination, are considered for admission.

Courses

This Programme includes study in the following topics: business economics, business communications, business information technology, financial management, cost and management accounting, and principles of marketing, among others.

Career Prospects

Career prospects upon completing this degree can be found in local, national and international government, non-profi t and private sectors with such titles as: accountants, fi nance assistants, marketers, audit assistants, and entrepreneurs.§

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