Bachelor of Information Communications and Technology

Bachelor of Information Communications and Technology is a Bachelor program taught at Gulu University, Uganda. Intake: August. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Information Communications and Technology (code: GIM) focuses on computers, computer applications, and the Internet, and how information and communications technology supports social and economic well-being. It also covers entry and ongoing learning in information technology as part of the programme’s stated structure and assessment system.

The programme has a duration of 3 years with weekday study time and an August intake. Assessment includes progressive assessments during the semester (tests, assignments, and group work) plus a final examination, which may be purely written, purely practical, or include both written and practical components.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Information Communications and Technology at Gulu University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Gulu University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Gulu University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Information Communications and Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Principal passes in any two A-Level subjects obtained at the same sitting. In addition, the candidate should have obtained either a credit in Sub-Maths at A-Level or at least a credit in Mathematics at O-Level.

Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, the Mature Age Scheme and the Diploma Holders Scheme.

• Direct Entry Scheme: Candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry Scheme must have obtained two principal passes at UACE in any two subjects at the same sitting. In addition, the candidate should have obtained either a subsidiary pass in Sub-Mathematics at UACE or a credit in Mathematics at UCE.
• Mature Age Scheme: Candidate must have obtained: Mature Age certificate from a recognized institution
• Diploma Entry Scheme: Applicants should have obtained: A Credit Class Diploma in computing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Higher Education Access Certificate: Candidates seeking admission through HEAC Scheme must have obtained: HEAC in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized institution
• Admission to Other Years: Persons holding Diploma in Computer Science of Gulu University with at least a second class (lower division) can be admitted to 2nd year of Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology of Gulu University. On the recommendation of the Faculty Board a student may be exempted from courses of similar or same content done at Diploma. The scores at the Diploma for the concerned courses shall be considered.

Please check detail of study units at https://gu.ac.ug/programme/bachelor-of-information-communications-and-technology

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.