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THE UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHIES

St. Lawrence University Uganda (SLAU) is a private university in Uganda located in Mengo, Rubaga Division
Kampala. The university campus sits on 11 acres (0.045 km2) of land and is located near Kabaka’s Lake in
Mengo. The University was founded in 2006 and was launched by the President of the Republic of Uganda
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni under the Proprietorship of the Late Professor Lawrence Mukiibi.

Mission Our Goal

To produce To offer education that is under

pragmatic pinned with Innovative, Self-
graduands through Empowerment Entrepreneurship,
research and ethical Computer and Research
application of Skills, these will facilitate
technology for the the Job Creation. To achieve
benefit of society and maintain high caliber,
well-motivated staff who will
forge strong linkages with the
communities and private sector.

Core Values Vision

Innovation & creativity To be the leading
Integrity institution of
Commitment to excellence higher learning in
Professionalism teaching, research
Teamwork & community
services in Africa
and beyond

Our Uniqueness

St. Lawrence University is Offices Contacts

unique because it emphasizes
entrepreneurship development, St. Lawrence University
competence in research, in Mengo off Nabuaya Road
ICT and self-empowerment Opposite Kabaka’s Lake
and leadership. Four Mengo, Rubaga Division.
courses capturing these P.O Box 24930 Kampala (U)
components are compulsory
in all programmes to produce www.st.lawrence.ug
graduates who are self-reliant, Tel: +256751820054 /
versatile, who will light their +256414270082
own candles and thus answer
the usually disturbing question @StLawrenceUniv
of ‘after University what next?’
St Lawrence University
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TO THRIVE
A University suitable for you! There are so
many resources available at St Lawrence State of the Art Computer Lab
University to help you thrive: you just need to We boost of the state of the art Computer lab
take the first step. Support is all around you. which is available to all students. There are also
There is a complete community here that can computer facilities managed by individual units
help you achieve your ambitions and faculties that are only available for specific
programmes.

A fully Stocked Library Spacious Modern Class Rooms

The library is fully stocked serving to support Our Students study in classrooms that inspire
the curriculum, and support the research of the them—spaces that are light and airy, Each
university faculty and students. It offers a quiet classroom is set up based on what is necessary
place for study as well as computer access. to meet learning objectives.

Modern Reading and Research Lab Spacious Sports Facility

The Reading Room seats 192 readers who wishe Our university sport centre offers some of the
to research or for general reading fully stocked finest sports facilities such as football, rugby,
with the best book collection to assist readers both netball, badminton, cricket, tennis and a series of
normal and those with special needs. in-door games like pool table among others.

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Faculty of Education

Department of Foundation of Education

Masters of Education Administration & Management
W 1,500,000 2 Years
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
W 800,000 1 Year
Bachelor of Arts with Education
D/E/W 680,000 3 Years
Diploma in Secondary Education
D/E/W 450,000 2 Year
Department of In-Service and Foundation Programme
Bachelor of Education (Primary) – In-Service D 250,000 2 Years
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – In-Service D 250,000 2 Years
Diploma in Primary Education –In-Service D 200,000 2 Years
Foundation Certificate Programme D/E/W 800,000 1 Year
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Political Science and Development Studies
Bachelor of Public Administration and Management D/E/W 880,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations D/E/W 930,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Development Studies D 800,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Local Governance and Human Rights D 930,000 3 Years
Diploma in Public Administration D 500,000 2 Years
Department of Mass Comm, Social Works & Social Admin.
Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism D/E/W 930,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Social Work & Social Administration D/E/W 930,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Guidance & Counselling D/E/W 800,000 3 Years
Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism D/E/W 570,000 2 Years
Diploma in Social Work & Social Administration D/E/W 630,000 2 Years
Certificate in Social Work & Social Admin. D/E/W 400,000 2 Years

Faculty of Industrial Art and Design

Department of Industrial Art and Design
Bachelor of Industrial Art and Design D/E 780,000 3 Years
Diploma in Interior & Landscape Design D/E 500,000 2 Years
Diploma in Fashion & Design D/E 500,000 2 Years
Diploma in Cosmetology D/E 450,000 2 Years
Certificate in Fashion and Design D/E 300,000 2 Years
Certificate in Hair Dressing D/E 450,000 2 Years
Certificate in Interior Design D/E 450,000 2 Years

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of informatics and Information Science

Bachelor of Information Technology D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years

Bachelor of Science in information Systems D/E/W 950,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Library and information Science D/E 950,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Records and Archives Management D/E 850,000 3 Years
Diploma in Information Technology D/E/W 760,000 2 Years
Diploma in Library and information Science D/E 760,000 2 Years
Diploma in Archives and Records Management D/E 570,000 2 Years
Diploma in Communication & IT D/E 570,000 2 Years
Certificate in Communication & IT D/E 450,000 2 Years
Department of Engineering and Networks
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering D/E/W 1,110,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering D/E/W 1,110,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Computer Science D/E/W 1,060,000 3 Years
Diploma in Computer Science D/E/W 710,000 2 Years
Diploma in Computer Engineering D/E/W 700,000 2 Years
Certificate in Computer Science D/E/W 450,000 1 Year
National Certificate in Computer Engineering D/E/W 450,000 1Year

Department of Life Science and Natural Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Management D/E/W 780,000 3 Years

Bachelor of Science in Public Health D/E/W 1,000,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Medical Records and Management D/E/W 1,000,000 3 Years
Diploma in medical Records Management D/E/W 570,000 2 Years
Faculty of Business Administration and Management Studies

Department of Business Administration

Masters of Business Administration and Management W 1,500,000 2 Years
Masters of Business Admin. & Management with IT W 1,500,000 2 Years
Masters of Business Admin. & Mgt in Finance & Accounts W 1,500,000 2 Years
Bachelor of Business Admin. - International Business D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Marketing Management D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Marketing Management D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Finance and Banking D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Procurement & Supply Chain Management D/E/W 1,010,000 3 Years
Diploma in Business Administration D/E/W 560,000 2 Years
Diploma in Finance & Business Computing D/E/W 560,000 2 Years
Certificate in Business Administration D/E/W 450,000 2 Years
Department of Management Studies

Bachelor of Human Resource Management D/E/W 910,000 3 Years

Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management D/E/W 900,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Administrative & Secretarial Studies D/E/W 850,000 3 Years
Diploma in Administrative & Secretarial Studies D/E/W 570,000 2 Years
Certificate in Secretarial Studies D/E/W 570,000 2 Years
Certificate in Hotel Mgt & Institutional Catering D/E/W 450,000 2 Years
Certificate in Wildlife & Tourism Management D/E/W 450,000 2 Years

Department of Economics and Statistics

Bachelor of Economics D/E/W 900,000 3 Years
Bachelor of Statistics D/E/W 950,000 3 Years
 Admission Procedure 2021

Admission Requirements for Degrees

(a) Direct Entry Scheme (a) Degree Entry Scheme

For direct entry scheme candidates will have: A candidate will be admitted if she/he has a degree from a
recognized institution of higher learning.
• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its
equivalent: (b) Professional Qualifications scheme
• At least two principal passes at one sitting
of Uganda Advanced certificate of Education Candidates who have professional qualifications in
(UACE) or its equivalent. commerce (ACCA, ACP etc.) and Banking will be deemed to
have the minimum university entrance requirements and will
be admitted to the university.
(b) Diploma Entry scheme
(c) Admission Requirements for Diploma Programmes
Candidates will be admitted to the university if they
have at least a second-class diploma award from a To be admitted to the diploma candidates will have:
recognized institution of higher learning.
• At least five passes at Uganda Certificate of
(c) Access Programme Education (UCE) or its equivalent:

Students who hold Kenya Certificate of education • At least one principal and two subsidiary passes of
(KCSE) and wish to enroll for degree or diplomas have Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
to undergo Access Programme. Such students require or its equivalent. Kenya applicants should have at
a minimum mean grade of C (plain) to qualify for the least c+ or its equivalent.)
Access Programme.

(d) Mature Age Entry Scheme (d) Admission to Certificate Programmes

For admission under mature Age Entry scheme, To be admitted to certificate programs, candidates will have
candidates must pass Mature Age Entry Examination. at least three credits at Uganda certificate of Education
They must be at least 25 years old. The examination (UCE) and at least 2 subsidiary passes at A-level.
is made of an Aptitude Test and questions from the
disciplines in which the candidates are interested. N.B. prospective applicants whose final high school grades
are in percentages and average point systems e.g. Sudan,
DRC, Rwanda and Burundi, must have the grades first
equated or standardized by Uganda National Examination
Board before admission to St. Lawrence University.
 Application & Registration Procedure

Application Procedure Registration

A non-refundable application fee of Ugx 50,000/= Central Registration

should be paid to the university cashier at the Central registration is conducted by the academic
receptions. registrar. For the purpose of registration and
verification a student must present the following:
Application forms can be obtained from the
Academic Registrar’s office at the main Campus. (a) Original Uganda Certificate of Education or its
Application forms should be returned to the equivalent and three photocopies of it;
academic registrar and the following should be
attached: (b) Original Advanced Certificate of Education or its
equivalent and three photocopies of it and where
(a) Photocopies of all education certificates and applicable, the relevant original degree/diploma
relevant academic documents; certificate and their transcripts;

(c) Photocopy of a receipt for payment for the (c) A copy of receipt of payment of the application form;
application fee.
(d) Original and one photocopy of admission letter,

Physical Address: (e) Original and one photocopy of an identity card of the
previous school or workplace;

St. Lawrence University. (f) Original and photocopy of a document certifying the
Mengo off Nabuaya Road Opposite Kabaka’s citizenship of a student such as a birth certificate,
Lake Mengo. Rubaga Division
P.O Box, 24930, Kampala, Uganda. Faculty and Department Registrations
Tel: +256414693122, +256 414 270 082
+256 774174171/2/3 After central registration students have to register
Email: info@slau.ac.ug, with their departments. These registrations are
Website: www.slau.ac.ug important so that the faculties and departments
know the students whom they have to teach and
examine.

Change of Names

Students register names, which are on the admission

letter and on their academic documents.
 Functional Fees for Students in UGX

Degree and Certificate / In-service

Diploma Foundation Students
Undergraduate Gown (Paid Once) 25,000 25,000 25,000

Research Fee (Paid Once) 100,000

SLAU T-Shirt (Paid Once) 50,000 50,000 50,000

Identity card (Paid Once) 30,000 30,000 30,000
National Council Fees (Paid per year) 26,000 26,000 26,000
Students Guild Fees (Per Semester) 20,000 20,000 20,000
Sports fees (Per Semester) 20,000 20,000 20,000
Medical Fees (Per Semester) 20,000 20,000 20,000
Consolidation Fees (Per Semester) 400,000 200,000 150,000
UBTEB Examination (Per Semester) 100,000 100,000
Internship / School Practice Fees (Per Attachment) 250,000 250,000

Accommodation fees (Per Session) – Optional 150,000

Meals (Per Session) - Optional 150,000

Optional Fees in UGX

Change of course /Program 30,000

Accommodation 600,000
Lost document (Receipt, ID, Admission letter, Exam Permit) 20,000
Lost Academic Papers 100,000
Withdraw from Course fees 20,000
Examination Re-take fees 100,000
Late Registration Fees 50,000
Equating of O&A Level Certificates (East Africa) 300,000
Equating of O&A Level Certificates (other Nationals) 200,000
Equating of foreign Diplomas (Per page) 100,000

Mandatory Fees in UGX

Application Fees 50,000

Admission Fees 50,000

Functional Fees for Post Graduate studies

Post graduate (Per Semester) 500,000

Research fees (Paid Once) 600,000