Lira University Admission Requirements… List of requirements for admission into certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree programmes and postgraduate degree programmes.
The Lira University admission requirement is the first step in your application process. Like other institutions of learning, admission into the Lira University is subject to meeting the admission requirement for your choice of course.
Admission Requirements for Certificate & Diploma Programmes Lira University
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 Lira University
Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Two Principal passes in Economics and either Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Computer or Entrepreneurship at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examinations (U.A.C.E) or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science with Education (Physical Sciences)
- Two Principal Passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry at A’ level obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science with Education (Biological Sciences)
- Two Principal Passes in Biology, Chemistry or Geography at A’ level obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science with Education (Agriculture Double Main)
- Two Principal Passes in Biology, Geography, Agriculture or Chemistry in their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E.) obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science with Education (Economics)
- Two Principal Passes in Mathematics, Economics and Geography at A’ level obtained at the same sitting.
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
- Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting and at least credit in English and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- A Principal pass in Biology and in any one of the following subjects;
Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition or
Physics obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certifi cate of Education
(UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
- A Principal pass in Mathematics and in any one of the following subjects;
Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Technical
Drawing, Food and Nutrition or Agriculture obtained at the same sitting or
its equivalent.
Bachelor of Commerce
- A Principal pass in Mathematics and/ or Economics and in one of the
following; Physics, Geography or Entrepreneurship obtained at the same
sitting or a Mature Age Certifi cate from a recognised Centre accredited by
NCHE or its equivalent
Bachelor of Business Administration
- A Principal pass in Economics and /or Entrepreneurship and in one of the
following; Mathematics, Physics or Geography obtained at the same sitting
or a Mature Age Certifi cate from a recognised Centre accredited by NCHE
or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Public Administration
- Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects obtained at the same
sitting or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and Psychotherapy
- Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects obtained at the same
sitting or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
- Two Principal passes in Economics or Entrepreneurship and either
Mathematics, Physics, Geography, or others at the same sitting of the
Uganda Advanced Certifi cate of Education Examinations (U.A.C.E) or its
equivalent or a Mature Age Certifi cate from a recognised Centre accredited
by NCHE or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Computer Education
- Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and either Economics,
Chemistry, Geography, or Entrepreneurship at the same sitting of the Uganda
Advanced Certifi cate of Education Examinations (U.A.C.E) or a Mature Age
Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.
NOTE: ONLY applicants who have met the admission requirements shall be considered for admission.
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes at Lira University
- Executive Master of Business Administration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management.
NOTE: ONLY applicants who have met the admission requirements shall be considered for admission.
Lira University 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 Lira University official website and/or campus.
