Postgraduate entry requirements by region

Uganda

Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Uganda.

For entry to most postgraduate taught or research degrees, the minimum requirement is a good Bachelors Degree from a recognised university.

You would normally be asked to have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, or a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0, or at least 70%, or an upper second class degree. However, each application is considered individually and you are advised to contact the College Office for further information on admission.

Admissions advice

The grades listed above should be treated as a general guide. Each application is considered individually and you are advised to contact the relevant College Office for further information on admissions.

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Science

College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

College of Science & Engineering

PhD programmes

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

Degree Finder

How to write a research proposal

English Language requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

English Language advice

Specific English language requirement by programme

Applicant support

Our representatives for Africa are Alistair Hudson and Aly Stewart.

You can contact us for advice and support by emailing:

futurestudents@ed.ac.uk

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Review student visa requirements on our Student Immigration Service website:

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