University Application Deadlines in Uganda (2027)

Foreign students in Uganda need a student pass from the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, granted for 3, 6 or 12 months at a standard fee of USD 100, which East African nationals do not pay. At Makerere University, international students pay a higher tuition rate than Ugandans and East Africans, for example UGX 3,406,760 a semester for Medicine and Surgery in 2026/2027.