An application to the National Council for equating of a degree, diploma or certificate under sections 5(i) and 5(k) of the Act shall be in the form set out in Schedule 2.

1. The institution must be accredited or recognised by the National Council or the accrediting agency in the country of origin.

2. Minimum entry requirements for Uganda Bachelor’s degree—
(a) Direct entry from schools – Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 credits and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent
obtained at the same sitting.
(b) Mature age entry – aged 25 years and above and has passed mature age entry examinations with 50% mark and above. The mature age entry examinations have to be accredited by the National Council;
(c) Diploma entry – obtained at credit/distinction level in the relevant
field from a recognised institution;
(d) Bridging/access/remedial courses for students who have done their secondary education outside Uganda. The National Council must accredit the courses.

3. Minimum entry requirements for master’s degree—
(a) A bachelor’s degree
(b) Other (specify)

4. Minimum entry requirements for a doctoral degree—
(a) A master’s degree
(b) Other (specify)

5. Mode of course delivery—
(a) Full time
(b) Part time
(c) Correspondence
(d) Other (specify)

6. Minimum course duration—
(a) 3 years for undergraduate degree with the exception of in-service
courses which may last two years.
(b) 1 year for masters.
(c) 3 years for doctoral degree.

The National Council shall, in determining the equivalence of an
academic or professional qualification of a degree, diploma or certificate
obtained in or outside Uganda, comply with the guidelines prescribed in
Parts I, II and III respectively of Schedule 3.