NCHE Accredited · Est. 2006 · Kampala, Uganda
Light Your Candle.
Build the Future
You Deserve.
Uganda’s premier ICT & Entrepreneurship university —
40+ programmes
across four faculties, open to students from all nations.
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3,500+
Students
40+
Programmes
20+
Countries
18+
Years
Applications Open
January & August 2026
Day · Evening · Weekend
🎓 100 Half-Bursaries available for the 2026/2027 intake — first come, first served.
Why Choose SLAU
A university built
around your success
SLAU is one of Uganda’s leading private universities — NCHE-accredited, affordable, and designed to produce graduates who are competitive locally and internationally.
NCHE AccreditedAll degrees nationally recognised
Flexible Study ModesDay, Evening & Weekend
Affordable TuitionFrom 350,000 UGX/semester
20+ CountriesMulticultural campus community
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18+
Years of Excellence
4 Faculties
Business · Education · Science & Tech · Arts & Social Sciences
Academic Programmes
Find Your Programme
at SLAU
40+ NCHE-accredited programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level — all delivered using our Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach.
Faculty of Business & Management
11 programmes →
Faculty of Science & Technology
9 programmes →
Faculty of Education
7 programmes →
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
8 programmes →
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Campus Life
More than a degree —
a community.
Situated on 11 acres in Mengo, Rubaga — just 3 km from Kampala’s city centre — SLAU’s campus is alive with sport, culture, and opportunity.
Mukiibi Memorial Library
Digital journals, databases & quiet study spaces open 7 days a week
SLAU Learn — E-Learning Platform
Access course materials, submit assignments and engage lecturers online
Sports & Athletics
Football, basketball, volleyball & University Football League competitions
On-Campus Accommodation
Self-contained & shared rooms from 350,000 UGX per semester
Transparent Pricing
Affordable fees. No hidden charges.
All tuition shown per semester for 2026/2027. Interest-free payment plans available across all programmes.
Certificate
from
600K
UGX / semester
Diploma
from
350K
UGX / semester
Undergraduate ⭐
from
400K
UGX / semester
Postgraduate
from
1.25M
UGX / semester
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Admissions 2026/2027
Join SLAU in 3 simple steps
Applications are open now for January and August intakes. The process is straightforward and free to enquire.
1
Choose Your Programme
Browse 40+ accredited courses and pick the one that fits your career goals.
2
Gather Your Documents
Academic transcripts, national ID or passport, and two passport-size photos.
3
Submit & Enrol
Visit our Mengo campus or contact us on WhatsApp. Get your offer letter within 5 working days.
Intake Dates
Jan & Aug 2026
Bursaries
100 Available
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News, Events & Stories
Stay up to date with what’s happening on campus and across the SLAU community.
Graduation
February 22, 2024
VP Jessica Alupo Presides Over SLAU’s 14th Graduation
Hundreds of graduates celebrated at the main campus in Rubaga, Kampala.
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Sports
April 10, 2025
SLAU Reaches UFL Football League Grand Finale
The team made history qualifying for the University Football League finals.
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Admissions
2024/2025
100 Half-Bursaries Awarded to New Intake Applicants
SLAU awards 100 half-bursaries to qualifying students on a first-come basis.
Student Voices
What our students say
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★★★★★
SLAU gave me the flexibility to study evenings while working. I graduated with my MBA and immediately got promoted.
AM
Amara MukasaMBA Graduate · Faculty of Business
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★★★★★
Coming from South Sudan, SLAU’s campus is so welcoming. Students from all over Africa study together. The IT labs are modern and practical.
JA
James AduotB.Sc. IT · Year 2 · South Sudan
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★★★★★
Weekend mode was perfect — I upgraded to a full B.Ed without missing a single teaching day. SLAU truly lights your candle.
GN
Grace NamutebiB.Ed Graduate · Faculty of Education
Mengo Hill, Rubaga DivisionKampala, Uganda (3 km from CBD)
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Join thousands of graduates from St. Lawrence University Uganda making an impact across East Africa and the world. Applications for 2026/2027 are open now.