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Uganda

Uganda

Welcome to the University of West London! We're so pleased you're considering studying with us, or have already chosen to join us.

As a student from Uganda, you'll be joining a vibrant community of international students at UWL. We have over 100 different nationalities in our student community and plenty of country-specific clubs and societies for you to join.

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Why international students choose UWL

Susan Nakyonyi

Susan Nakyonyi, International Student Ambassador

Hear from Susan Nakyonyi, Master of Public Health (MPH) student and International Student Ambassador, to find out more about us and what to expect when you start your journey at UWL.

  • How did you learn about the University of West London?

    I hail from Uganda (the pearl of Africa) in East Africa. I got to learn about UWL from my friend that had already lived in south London. She highly recommended the University and therefore I started on my application."

  • What attracted you to apply to study with us?

    UWL is recognised as a career university. Public health being the next in my academic career, I literally had little idea of what to expect in that manner; thus I needed a university that would be of great help in advancing. It was my best choice to unveil my new abilities of knowledge and understanding."

  • What are your initial impressions of the University?

    I initially thought that UWL is open and welcomes students from different ethnic backgrounds that exhibit different careers. Starting from the admission process and enrolment till commencement of studies, I was impressed with the welcoming session it rendered to us as new students and most especially the internationals. That warm welcome gave us green light."

  • What reflections do you have on the programme after the first month of teaching?

    The first month was rough for me: the modules seemed to be complex. We had a lot to adjust upon the teaching style and the different social daily aspects (culture and norm) in a foreign country - it was terrible! With the help of our lecturers and the Library and IT teams, we managed to persevere through. I am hopeful and enthusiastic that in the due course I will be able to achieve my dream of becoming a public health specialist."

Located just minutes from central London, with parks and green spaces on your doorstep, the University of West London offers an exceptional study environment for international students looking to pursue their academic and career aspirations. 

London is consistently voted as one of the best cities in the world for studying abroad and at UWL we welcome students from over 100 countries worldwide. 

In this video, hear from a selection of our international students talking about why they chose to study at UWL.

Why study with us?

Find out more about studying with us

Entry requirements

Find out which general qualifications we accept from your country below. Exact entry requirements are listed on each course page.

English language requirements

Find out more about English language requirements for international students. Please also review the entry requirements information below for details of any country specific qualifications that may be accepted in place of an English language test.

My time at UWL has been life-changing. The courses are led by outstanding lecturers and the University is strategically located between the airport and city centre. 

Samantha Wanda Goh Martin, Malaysia

  • Undergraduate entry requirements

    Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on an undergraduate degree:

    • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) typically with an A – C,  at general proficiency
    • Higher Diploma
    • British/International A Levels (from a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points depending on course)
    • IB Diploma (from a minimum 25 points depending on course)
    • Second and final year entry of a Bachelors degree may be available for those with a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the UK with a merit profile
    • A recognised foundation course

    English language requirement

    Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - grade of C or above in English

  • Postgraduate entry requirements

    Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on a postgraduate course:

    • Bachelors degree at a 2.2 level (awarded from a public university or an institution accredited by the National Council for higher Education)
    • Degree equivalent to UK Honours Bachelors degree (2.2 minimum)
    • PhD study: Masters degree

    English language requirement

    Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - grade of C or above in English

  • Integrated Foundation Year entry requirements

    A number of our courses also offer the opportunity to study an integrated foundation year which forms an integral part of the degree course. Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on a degree with an integrated foundation year:

    • Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) with six subjects at Grade C

    English language requirement

    Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - grade of C or above in English

  • PhD entry requirements

    Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on a PhD:

    • UK upper second class honours degree (2:1) and a Masters degree with merit or distinction. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, we also consider recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications.

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Key information

Moving to London as a student from Uganda can seem quite daunting, but we have support in place to help you every step of the way from application through to graduation.

Find out more about the support we offer on our support for current students page.

How to apply

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It's really easy to apply for a course at UWL as an international student:

  1. Use our course search to find a course that suits you.  
  2. On the course page follow the steps to apply using the 'Apply now' button and visit the pages below to aid your application journey.

Application subpages

  • Before you apply

    Find out everything you need to know before you apply as an international student.

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  • After you apply

    From visas and immigration to accommodation and preparing for life in the UK, find out more about what happens after you apply.

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  • Before you travel

    Find out more about student life, our campus, student support and more before you travel and start your course.

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Contact us

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Our International Office is available for enquiries from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm: 

Ask our International Recruitment Team a question or call us on +44 (0) 20 8231 2440

Prospective students can join us in person for a West London Campus tour.