Documentation requirements - Uganda

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Documentation Guidelines

  • Upload documents preferably in PDF or JPG format at the online application system (S?knadsweb) within the application deadline.
  • When uploading documents, you acknowledge that the University of Oslo may contact the issuing institution for verification.
  • Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the proper authorities and may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study. Your are liable for uploading true and unaltered documents.
  • If admitted, you must bring your original documents with you as you might be asked to present the documents to the University. Failure to submit documents on request will lead to dismissal.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Required education:

One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:

From 1980:

  • Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in combination with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 3 subjects at "Principal level" in UACE. The subjects English and Maths must be passed with at least grade 8 (grading scale: 1–9, 8: lowest pass grade, 9: fail) in UCE or at least grade E (grading scale A-F, E lowest pass grade) in UACE.

1969-1980:

  • East African Advanced Certificate (EAACE) with 3 A levels.

1968-1980:

  • East African Certificate of Education (EACE) + 1 year of university education.

Until 1972:

  • Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A levels.
  • Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year of university education.

Documents to be uploaded:

All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal, please name your uploaded files as suggested in the tables below.

Required document Description
Copy of passport or ID card

Please note that only a copy of the ID-page is required. The passport must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Norway.

Name the pdf file passport or idcard

Documentation of name change (if applicable)

Documentation of name change must be uploaded if your name appears different in any document.

Name the pdf file namechange

Documentation of English language proficiency

Applicants with education from Uganda are exempted.

Secondary education

What to submit How to submit
  • Uganda Certificate of Education issued by Uganda National Examinations Board (Result slip is not sufficient.)
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education issued by Uganda National Examinations Board (Result slip is not sufficient.)

Upload a copy of the transcripts/ certificates officially