LIRA UNIVERSITY P.O. Box 1035 Lira, Tel: +256 471 660709 Web: www.lirauni.ac.ug Email: [email protected] OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

Date: 16th May 2019

The Academic Registrar - Lira University invites ONLINE applications for the following Programmes offered at the University for the 2019/2020 Academic Year. The deadline for submission of Applications is Monday, 10th June 2019. Lira University is a Public University established on the 8th day of July 2015 under Statutory Instruments 2015 No. 35 of 2015, and under section 22 (I) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act of 2001.

1. UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA SCHEME PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT LIRA UNIVERSITY UNDER GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP

1.1 DIPLOMA HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION UNDER GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP Code Programme Minimum Requirements Duration PHL Bachelor of Science in Public Health Second Class/Credit Diploma in Health-related discipline or Second-Class Diploma in 3 years (Weekdays) Education majoring in Biology and Chemistry from a recognised Institution and a Certificate of Registration from a Professional Body. LCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Education Majoring in 3 years Science (Weekdays) Mathematics and Physics or Technical Education obtained from a recognized Institution. LCP Bachelor of Science in Community Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised Institution. 3 years Psychology and Psychotherapy (Weekdays)

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2. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT LIRA UNIVERSITY UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME 2.1 THOSE HOLDING UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION APPLYING FOR ADMISSION UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME Tuition Fees per Code Semester (UGX for Programme Minimum Requirements Duration East (US$ for Weekday Weekend African International Nationals Students) ) LSM Bachelor of Science in Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the 4 years 1,545,600 1,995 Midwifery (Weekdays) same sitting and at least credit in English and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level. PHL Bachelor of Science in Public A Principal pass in Biology and in any one of the following 3 years 1,545,600 1,995 Health subjects; Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition or Physics obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English and Mathematics. LCS LWC Bachelor of Science in A Principal pass in Mathematics and in any one of the 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Computer Science following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing, Food and Nutrition or Agriculture obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent. LCD LCW Bachelor of Commerce A Principal pass in Mathematics and/ or Economics and in 3 years 1,288,000 1,660 one of the following; Physics, Geography or Entrepreneurship obtained at the same sitting or a Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.

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LBG LBW Bachelor of Business A Principal pass in Economics and /or Entrepreneurship and 3 years 1,046,500 1,365 Administration in one of the following; Mathematics, Physics or Geography obtained at the same sitting or a Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent. LPA LPW Bachelor of Public Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects 3 years 885,500 1,155 Administration obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent. LCP Bachelor of Science in Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects 3 years 966,000 1,995 Community Psychology and obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent. Psychotherapy (Weekdays) LAD Bachelor of Science in Two Principal passes in Economics or Entrepreneurship and 3 years 1,046,500 1,660 Accounting and Finance either Mathematics, Physics, Geography, or others at the (Weekdays) same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examinations (U.A.C.E) or a Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent. CED CEW Bachelor of Computer Two Principal passes in any 2 A-level subjects obtained at 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education the same sitting or a Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent. ECD ECW Bachelor of Science in Two Principal passes in Economics and either Mathematics, 3 years 1,046,500 1,660 Economics Physics, Geography, Computer or Entrepreneurship at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examinations (U.A.C.E) or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent. EPY Bachelor of Science with Two Principal Passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Physical Sciences) at A' level obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent. EBI Bachelor of Science with Two Principal Passes in Biology, Chemistry or Geography at 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Biological A' level obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Sciences) Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent. Page 3 of 8

EAG Bachelor of Science with Two Principal Passes in Biology, Geography, Agriculture or 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Agriculture Double Chemistry in their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Main) Education (U.A.C.E.) obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalent.

EEC Bachelor of Science with Two Principal Passes in Mathematics, Economics and 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Economics) Geography at A' level obtained at the same sitting. 3 years

2.2 DIPLOMA HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME Tuition Fees per Code Semester

(UGX for (US$ for Programme Minimum Requirements Duration East Internation Weekday Weekend African al Nationals) Students) LSM Bachelor of Science in Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery obtained from a 4 years 1,545,600 1,995 Midwifery recognised Institution, equivalent to a Second-Class Upper Diploma and a Certificate of Registration from a Professional Body. PHL Bachelor of Science in Public Second Class/Credit Diploma in health-related 3 years 1,545,600 1,995 Health discipline or Second-Class Diploma in Education majoring in Biology and Chemistry from a recognised Institution. LCS LWC Bachelor of Science in Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science, 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Computer Science Engineering, Education Majoring in Mathematics and Physics or Technical Education obtained from a recognized Institution.

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LCD LCW Bachelor of Commerce Second Class/Credit Diploma in Statistics, Accounting, 3 years 1,288000 1,660 and Secretarial Studies, Co-operative and Business- related studies or Education with Business Studies obtained from a recognised Institution. LBG LBW Bachelor of Business Second Class/Credit Diploma in Statistics, Accounting, 3 years 1,046,500 1,365 Administration and Secretarial Studies, Co-operative and Business- related studies or Education with Business Studies obtained from a recognised Institution. LPA LPW Bachelor of Public Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline 3 years 885,500 1,155 Administration obtained from a recognised Institution.

LCP Bachelor of Science in Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline 3 years 966,000 1,995 Community Psychology and obtained from a recognised Institution. Psychotherapy LAD Bachelor of Science in Second Class/Credit Diploma in a Business-related 3 years 1,046,500 1,660 Accounting and Finance course awarded from a recognized institution of higher learning.

CED CEW Bachelor of Computer Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education/Teacher 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education Education/Technical Teacher Education, IT, Computing or Engineering disciplines from institutions recognized/accredited by NCHE EPY Bachelor of Science with The candidate must possess a UACE certificate or 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Physical Sciences) equivalent and must have obtained a Diploma in a science related discipline of at least a second class standing from a recognized institution.

EBI Bachelor of Science with The candidate must possess a UACE certificate or 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Biological equivalent and must have obtained a Diploma in a Sciences) science related discipline of at least a second class standing from a recognized institution.

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EAG Bachelor of Science with The candidate must possess a UACE Certificate or 3 years 1,449,000 1,870 Education (Agriculture Equivalent and must have obtained a Diploma in Double Main) Agriculture-related disciplines (e.g., Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Agriculture Education or Diploma in Education (Biology/Chemistry)) of at least a second class standing from a recognized institution.

ECD ECW Bachelor of Science in At least a Second-Class Diploma in the relevant fields 3 years 1,046,500 1,660 Economics such as Diploma in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science and Education (Mathematics) awarded from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.

3. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME OFFERED AT LIRA UNIVERSITY UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME 3.1 BACHELORS’ DEGREE HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME Tuition Fees per Semester (UGX for Code Programme Minimum Requirements Duration (US$ for East Internation African al Students) Nationals) EMBA Executive Master of A Second Class/Credit honours Bachelors’ degree from a recognized institution; 2 years 1,660 Business recognized professional qualifications and any other relevant qualification. Administration Prospective applicants will be admitted only if they pass the Graduate Admission 1,610,000 (Weekend) Management Test ( GMAT) of the Department of Business Management, Lira University.

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MPH Master of Public Bachelors’ degree in Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Medicine and 2 years Health (Weekend) 1,610,000 Surgery, Dental Surgery, Nursing, Midwifery, Veterinary Medicine, Biological 1,660 Sciences, Community Psychology, Arts in Social Sciences and Development studies and any other Health Related Programme.

MPAM Master of Arts in Applicants will be expected to have obtained a second-class honours degree or Public its equivalent in any discipline from a recognised University. Or Administration and Management Applicants without prior degree in the Humanities and social sciences 1,660 (Weekend) will be expected to have EITHER two years of administrative and 2 years 1,610,000 managerial experience; or a post-graduate diploma in Public Administration or Human Resource management from an Institution recognised by the National Council for Higher Education in Uganda.

Prospective applicants will be admitted only if they pass the Graduate Admission Management Test ( GMAT) of the Department of Public Administration and Management, Lira University.

1. HOW TO APPLY Application will be online using the AIMS System after getting a pay reference number using the AIMS system. However, applicants have to submit certified copies of their transcripts and certificates together with a passport size photograph to the Admissions Office in Public Health Block after payment of the application fees.

2. LIRA UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USER GUIDE 1. Applicants will access the University’s Admission URL at http://admissions.lirauni.ac.ug 2. Sign up using your full name, e-mail and Mobile number. Make sure the name is the same with that appearing on your academic documents for your applications to be considered valid. If you had changed your name submit a photo copy of the affidavit supporting the change to the Admissions Office in Public Health Block. 3. A pass word will be sent to your e-mail and mobile number you provided. Page 7 of 8

4. The system will prompt you to change the pass word to the one you can easily remember. 5. To fill our application form, click on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button displayed on the running scheme. 6. Obtain payment advice slip by clicking on ‘pay for’ form button 7. Generate payment reference and make payment at any of the following banks. DFCU BANK OR . 8. Applicants who may find difficulties filling the online form can receive help strictly at the University’s Admissions Office in Public Health Block or ICT Office near the Library.

Note: 1.Advanced Level applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of 50,000/= but Bachelors’ Degree and Diploma Holders are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of 60,000/= for East African applicants and US $30 for International applicants plus a bank charge as specified by the respective banks. 2. Bachelors’ Degree and Diploma Holders must present certified copies of their Academic Transcripts/Certificates to the admissions office in Public Health Block.

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