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Uganda

We welcome students from Uganda

Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from Uganda and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s our guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like in London and at Birkbeck.

Entry Information for students from Uganda

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
    • Please visit our English language requirements page for more information. 

  • Undergraduate entry requirements

    • Applicants from Uganda can apply for direct entry with a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) OR an East African Advanced Certificate of Education OR a Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC). A higher diploma, awarded by a technical college or Ugandan Polytechnic, could be considered for advanced standing if the relevant subject material has been covered.
      • A-level AAA = 144 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 2-5 (descriptors and meaning: (A) Very good)
      • A-level AAB = 136 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 2-5 (descriptors and meaning: (A) Very good)
      • A-level ABB = 128 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 6-7 (descriptors and meaning: (B) Good)
      • A-level BBB = 120 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 6-7 (descriptors and meaning: (B) Good)
      • A-level BBC = 112 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 8-9 (descriptors and meaning: (C) Above average)
      • A-level BCC = 104 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 8-9 (descriptors and meaning: (C) Above average)
      • A-level CCC = 96 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer 10-11 (descriptors and meaning: (D) Average)
    • Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will also be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.
    • If you do not have these qualifications, you could consider applying for a four-year course with foundation programme in your field of interest. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will automatically progress onto our three-year degree. Our four-year foundation programmes offer a joint confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) for all four years of study. 
    • Alternatively, applicants can opt for a foundation course from our partner OnCampus London which offer guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered.

  • Postgraduate entry requirements

    • To be considered eligible for entry, Ugandan applicants should have obtained a Bachelor's degree with a minimum final GPA of 3.0.
    • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus London's Master's Foundation Programme which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master's degrees at Birkbeck. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered.

  • Research degrees entry requirements

    • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree from a recognised university; a Master’s degree from Uganda is considered equivalent to a British Master’s degree standard. Schools may accept students with high grades in the undergraduate degree.
    • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.


Scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.

 

Life as an International Student

 

Contact us

If you are from Uganda and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.

Our representatives in your country

Please get in touch with our in-country representatives if you have any queries.


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