African Rural University ARU Admission Requirements… List of requirements for admission into certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree programmes and postgraduate degree programmes.
The African Rural University ARU admission requirement is the first step in your application process. Like other institutions of learning, admission into the African Rural University ARU is subject to meeting the admission requirement for your choice of course.
Admission Requirements for Certificate & Diploma Programmes African Rural University ARU
Certificate
Passes in all four Core subjects and any two Electives relevant to the course.
Diploma
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations
Passes in all the core subjects i.e. Core English, Core Mathematics
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes at African Rural University ARU
- Holders of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with a minimum of two Principle Passes [either in Arts or Science Subjects] obtained at the same sitting.
- Holders of Diplomas [in either Science, humanities or Arts disciplines] from a recognized institution.
- Holders of Certificates of Mature Age Examinations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
NOTE: ONLY applicants who have met the admission requirements shall be considered for admission.
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes at African Rural University ARU
- Bachelor of Rural Development (BRD). This degree was accredited by Uganda’s National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The BRD is a four year course i.e. three years of classroom study and one year field practice. Each year of classroom study is divided into two semesters of 17 weeks each. The Curriculum is designed in such a way that 60% of the Course content is covered under lectures while the 40% is covered under field practice.
- Bachelor of Science in Technology for Rural Transformation,
- Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture,
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. The Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management targets business operators and upcoming entrepreneurs in all fields.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development. The post graduate programme is for those who have completed their degree courses and would like to specialize in rural development.
NOTE: ONLY applicants who have met the admission requirements shall be considered for admission.
African Rural University ARU Application Steps
Follow the steps below to complete the application process:
Step 1: Obtain the Application Form.
Step 2: Obtain the Brochure, and go through it before completing the application form.
Step 3: Once you are done with STEP 2, fill out the application form and attach relevant documents(s)
Step 4: In this step, you are either to forward the application form back to the institution or if you were on the online application portal, you click on ‘submit application’
Once you have done with the application process, the next step is to wait for the names of selected applicants.
For more information or inquiries visit the African Rural University ARU official website and/or campus.
