Having a knowledge of the Courses and entry admission requirements for the Islamic University in Uganda, IUIU is important. This is needed for all applicants and admission seekers in Uganda and abroad. This post outlines the IUIU Admission Requirements for the 2023/2024 academic session.

The Islamic University in Uganda started operating in the year 1988.  It is by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) under a bilateral agreement between the Government of Uganda (GOU) and the OIC. It is one of the top ranking universities in Uganda.

You can get much more details on the Islamic University in Uganda. This includes online application, application deadline and courses and fees structure on this website portal.

Islamic University in Uganda, IUIU Admission Requirements 2023/2024

Admissions into IUIU go on twice every academic year; in August, at all campuses and in January, only at Kampala Campus. The academic year begins in August and ends in July.

Students have the option to enroll for Day, Evening or Weekend Programmes. Day programmes are conducted from Monday to Friday starting at 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On the other hand, evening programmes start from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

While weekend programmes are conducted on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Evening and Weekend programmes are tailored for the convenience of employed students who have to keep at their jobs.

General minimum entry requirements

• For the undergraduate degree programmes, applicants should have either:
  – At least 5 passes at O’ level (UCE)
  – At least 2 principal passes at A’level (UACE)
  – A Diploma qualification from a recognized institution of Higher Learning; or,
  – A pass in Mature Age Examinations.
• For Diploma programmes, the applicant should have either:
  – At least 5 passes at O’level (UCE)
  – At least 1 Principal pass at A’ level (UACE) plus 2 subsidiary passes; or,
  – The equivalent of the above.
• For postgraduate Degree and Diploma programmes;
  – First degree from a recognized university
• Certificate Courses;
  – O’ level certificate with at least 3 principle passes or A’ level certificate with at least 2 subsidiaries.

Note: There are specific entry requirement for every programme a student would wish to pursue at the Islamic University in Uganda.

For any inquiries on applications for admission, check the university site or contact:
The Academic Registrar Islamic University in Uganda
P.O Box 2555, Mbale
Uganda
Tel: +256 702 931 576
E-mail: registrar@iuiu.ac.ug
Or visit www.iuiu.ac.ug