Education information
The Uganda High Commission, London wishes to offer advice to Ugandans (students, parents, sponsors, etc) who are seeking information about education in the UK.
The UK means the United Kingdom and consists of England, Scotland, Wales (Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.
Education in the UK offers a vast mix of forward-looking courses and exciting experiences that lead to valuable qualifications which can really make one stand out from the crowd. A UK education has all the ingredients to help one develop his/her thinking and skills and also to equip one for the future.
On this website you will find useful information and guide to the following:
Courses in the UK more…
Entry requirements for UK universities more…
How to apply to university in the UK
Recognition of qualifications from Uganda in the UK more…
Recognition of UK qualification in Uganda
Course Fees more…
Immigration procedures before you leave Uganda for the UK
Applying for a general student visa
Finances more…
What you will need when applying
Visa Letter from Sponsor
Official financial sponsorship or government sponsor
Length of your stay in the UK more…
Extending your permission to stay as a general student in the UK
Finances for extending leave to remain
Working in the UK
Bringing your dependants to the UK more…
Background reading
Living Costs
Budgeting for the year
Cheaper Living Options
Student discounts more…
The International Student Calculator
Free Health care
Documents required for your journey
Money for immediate needs
Transfer of funds
Checklist for your place of study
Arranging your arrival
Registering with the Uganda High Commission
Resources