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