HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

FINANCING BOARD (HESFB)

Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda’s diploma and undergraduate programmes.

leading private University in partnership with the
Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) 3. The scheme is meant for Ugandan students
is offering students loans to undergraduate students seeking financial assistance to pursue an accredited
who wish to pursue their undergraduate Diploma and programme of Higher Education in an accredited
Undergraduate Programmes at KIU. Higher Education Institution recognized by the
National Council for Higher Education.
Kampala International University is a chartered 4. An applicant must demonstrate that they cannot
private university in Uganda and a member of Inter afford the costs for higher education.
University Council of East Africa, Association of African
Universities, and Common Wealth Universities. KIU
founded in August 2001 is well known for its focus 5. The Board determines the Students’ eligibility
on innovation, creativity and academic excellence. into the scheme and takes into consideration regional
Academic Programmes are offered at its Main Campus balance, gender, social economic needs and equity.
in Kampala located along Kansanga Ggaba Road and/
or its Western Campus (School of Health Sciences) in 6. The Board retains the right to evaluate all
Ishaka- Bushenyi. loan applications and determine the number of
beneficiaries.
To apply for an education loan from the Higher Note: This application is not a guarantee that the loan
Education Students’ Financing Board, please see shall be approved.
details below!
LOAN COVERAGE
01 HESFB ELIGIBILITY 02
CRITERIA AND TERMS & DISBURSEMENT
1) A loan covers the following:-
1. An applicant shall be considered for funding
on condition that they have an admission to an
a) Tuition fees;
accredited programme/course(s) from a chartered b) Functional fees;
University or recognized Higher Education Institution. c) Research fees;
d) Aids and appliances for Persons With
2. HESFB supports students pursuing undergraduate Disabilities (PWDs)
 THE APPROVED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY KIU
UNDER HESFB (ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21)
PROGRAMME DURATION
TUITION Bachelor of Science in Industrial 3 Years 1,862,000
PER Chemistry
SEMESTER Bachelor of Science in 3 Years 1,530,000
(UGX) Environmental Management
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Mgt. 3 yeras 1,862,000
MAIN CAMPUS & Conservation Biology
Diploma in Computer Science 2 Years 1,020,000 Bachelor of Computer Science 3 Years 1,862,000
Diploma in Information Technology 2 Years 1,020,000 WESTERN CAMPUS
Diploma in Secondary Education: 2 Years 800,000 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor 5½ Years 5,450,000
Sciences of Surgery
WESTERN CAMPUS Bachelor of Dental Surgery 5½ Years 5,450,000
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & 3 Years 1,200,000 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory 4½ Years 2,700,000
Community Health Technology (Direct)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory 3 Years 1,200,000 Bachelor of Clinical medicine and 4½ Years 2,250,000
Technology Community Health (Direct)
Diploma in Nursing Sciences 3 Years 1,000,000 Bachelor of Science in Microbiology 3½ Years 2,700,000
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 2 Years 1,020,000 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 3½ Years 2,700,000
Diploma in Electrical Engineering 2 Years 1,020,000 Bachelor of Science in Physiology 3½ Years 2,700,000
Diploma in Telecommunication 2 Years 1,020,000 Bachelor of Science in Anatomy 3½ Years 2,700,000
Engineering Bachelor of Pharmacy 4½ Years 3,200,000
Diploma in Civil Engineering 2 Years 1,020,000
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences 4 Years 2,250,000
Diploma in Computer Science 2 Years 1,070,000
(Direct)
Diploma in Pharmacy 3 Years 1,200,000
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences 3 Years 2,250,000
BACHELOR PROGRAMMES (Extension)
MAIN CAMPUS Bachelor of Science in Mechanical 4 Years 2,593,000
Bachelor of Social Work and Social 3 Years 1,280,000 Engineering
Administration (Targeting People With Bachelor of Science in 4 Years 2,593,000
Disabilities) Telecommunication Engineering
Bachelor of Education in Special 3 Years 1,070,000 Bachelor of Science in Electrical 4 Years 2,593,000
Needs Education (Regular) Engineering
Bachelor of Arts with Education 3 Years 1,030,000 Bachelor of Science in Civil 4 Years 2,593,000
(Targeting People With Disabilities) Engineering
Bachelor of Science with Education 3 Years 1,120,000 Bachelor of Computer Science 3 Years 1,812,000
Bachelor of Laws 4½ Years 1,917,000 Bachelor of Education in Special 3 Years 1,070,000
(Targeting People With Disabilities) Needs Education
Bachelor of Science in Statistics 3 Years 1,562,000 Bachelor of Arts with Education 3 Years 980,000
Bachelor of Economics and Applied 3 Years 1,562,000 (Targeting People With Disabilities)
Statistics Bachelor of Science with Education 3 Years 1,070,000
Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 1,812,000

FUNCTIONAL FEES (PAID PER SEMESTER)

03 HOW TO APPLY
MAIN CAMPUS
PROGRAMME UGX
Visit the KIU BURSARY OFFICE at the Main
Bachelors 500,000
Campus on Kansanga Ggaba Road
Diplomas 400,000 or apply directly online at https://www.hesfb.go.ug
WESTERN CAMPUS
PROGRAMME UGX Call: 0787 333622, 0752 800802 for inquiries
Health Science Programs only
Bachelors 600,000 Note: Remember that a student has to first be
Diploma 550,000 admitted to KIU before they can be considered for
Science &Technology, Arts and Humanities Programs only the HESFB study loan.
Bachelors 350,000
Diplomas 250,000 Apply Now!!

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