Africa : Uganda

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The University of Warwick is pleased to welcome students from Africa each year, studying from foundation programme to our research degrees. All the information you need on making your application to Warwick can be found below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Entry Requirements

Our postgraduate entry requirements are currently under review for the 2027/28 admissions cycle. Until this review is complete and this notice is removed, you should use the published entry requirements as a guide only. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact Africa@warwick.ac.uk for advice.

View a summary of the Entry Requirements for Uganda. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Warwick IFP

For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, see the Warwick IFP entry requirements.

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IB, A-Levels or American system.

The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) may also be considered with the following equivalences:

UK Classification	UACE Requirement	Essential Subject requirements
AAA	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with AAA in principal subjects	A*/A = A
A*AA	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with AAA in principal subjects
AAA	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with AAA in principal subjects
AAB	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with AAB in principal subjects	B = B
ABB	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with ABB in principal subjects

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We would typically require a Bachelor degree, minimum of 3-4 years in duration, from a recognised institution, for entry onto our postgraduate taught courses, with the following equivalencies:

UK Classification	Percentage (%)	Letter Grade	GPA
1st	70%	A	GPA 4.4 - 5.0
2:1	60-69%	B+	GPA 4.0 - 4.3
2:2	50-59%	B	GPA 3.0 - 3.9

English Requirements

You need to demonstrate a required level of English language proficiency to meet the entry requirements for Warwick. See our English language requirements.

Visa Information for Uganda

For courses over 6 months in duration, view our visa information for Uganda. The Immigration Service is here to help and support you during your application and studies at Warwick.

How do I apply for a Student Visa?

Read our Student Visa application guidance for information on how to prepare for a Student Visa application, including how to complete the online application form, what documents to prepare, and what documents to submit.

Is a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate required?

To check whether a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate is required and for a list of approved medical practitioners, see the UK Government TB testing guidance.

Do the differentiation arrangements apply to me?

To find out whether the differentiation arrangements apply to you when applying for a student route visa, see the Immigration Service guidance on differentiation arrangements.

Are you applying with dependants?

If you are considering bringing your family to Warwick, read our guidance for students with dependants.

Further Guidance

If you require further guidance or information, including advice on what to do if your visa is refused, see the Warwick Immigration Service guidance or contact the Immigration Service team via Live Chat or the contact form.

Meet us

The University of Warwick visits Africa each year. Future visits will be advertised on our Meet us pages when available.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for EU and International applicants. Find out about our scholarships and bursaries. View information about fees for Home/EU and International students. You can also find information about living costs.

Student Community

We have over 300 clubs and societies for you to get involved with and meet other students from across the world. Societies include Academic, Activities & Games, Campaigning, Cultural, Film & Media, Food & Drink, Halls, Music, Performance, Religious & Belief and Welfare, Charity & Action. Browse the full list of clubs and societies.

Applying to Warwick

The University of Warwick works with UniservLink opens in a new window and StudyIn (SI-UK)Link opens in a new window in Uganda. You may find the Education UK global website useful for information on studying in the UK.

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Arriving at Warwick

For guidance on arriving at the University of Warwick, including information on Airport transfers, view our Welcome to Warwick pages.

Contact the Africa Team

Questions about studying with us? The Africa Team are your dedicated contacts for Uganda. They are happy to answer any queries or questions you may have. You can contact them on the information below, or join us on an upcoming Live Chat.

Tel: +44 (0)24 7657 2686 or Email: Africa@warwick.ac.uk

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