Education

The past few days have seen the public and different media stations filled with talk of how various expired courses at Makerere University. The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) has come out to clarify this matter. This started after a Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology was denied admission to the University of Bristol in England. This student who wanted ...

Education Officials at the National Curriculum Development Center (NCDA) have revealed plans to reduce subjects done at A level. They said this is to be effected in the proposed new curriculum that is under review. Earlier this year, the NCDC undertook the revision of the A-level curriculum to ensure a new curriculum as those coming from O level join A ...

Education authorities in Bugiri District have resolved to close at least 50 private schools over their alleged failure to process and acquire the Education Management Information System (EMIS) number. The Ministry of Education and Sports instructed private and government-aided schools to acquire EMIS numbers. This is aimed at capturing details of both teaching and non-teaching staff, tracking teachers’ transfers and ...

Investors from India have offered 250 scholarships to Ugandan students in addition to the 5000 scholarships the Indian government extends to African students every year. “More students can apply and study at a 50 percent discount on subsidized rates. This is relatively lower compared to fees in US and UK. The students will apply for scholarships through the Ministry of ...

Following the recent research conducted by the government, there has been concerns about the growing number of international students in the country without immigration clearance. However it’s noted that a foreign student is expected to register with immigration department within 15 days of arrival in Uganda. According to the Education ministry, no foreign student shall be registered without a student ...