Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Equating of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates) Regulations
·Statutory Instrument 62 of 2007·Current version · as at 28 December 2007
Enacted2007
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Point-in-time consolidation · as at 28 December 2007. This page may not reflect amendments made after that date. Confirm the current position against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.
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Jurisdiction
Uganda
Type
Principal Legislation
Status
In force
Language
English
Full text of the Act
4 parts ·
36 sections
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Uganda
Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Equating of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates) Regulations
[This is the version of this document at 28 December 2007.]
Part I
GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS (Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degree)
1.The institution must be accredited or
recognised by the National Council or the accrediting agency in the country of origin.
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What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “The institution must be accredited or”.
“recognised by the National Council or the accrediting agency in the country of origin.”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “The institution must be accredited or”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
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Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
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This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
2.Minimum entry requirements for Uganda Bachelor's degree
(a)
Direct entry from schools - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 credits and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent obtained at the same sitting; (b) Mature age entry - aged 25 years and above and has passed mature age entry examinations with 50% mark and above. The mature age entry examinations have to be accredited by the National Council; (c) Diploma entry - obtained at credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognised institution; (d) Bridging/access/remedial courses for students who have done their secondary education outside Uganda. The National Council must accredit the courses.
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What this section does
Mandatory duty
This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Minimum entry requirements for Uganda Bachelor's degree”.
“(a) Direct entry from schools - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 credits and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent obtained at the same sitting; (b) Mature age entry - aged 25 years and above and has passed mature age entry examinations with 50% mark and above. The mature age entry examinations have to be accredited by the National Council; (c) Diploma entry - obtained at credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a…”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
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(a)Direct entry from schools - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 credits and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent obtained at the same sitting; (b) Mature age entry - aged 25 years and above and has passed mature age entry examinations with 50% mark and above. The mature age entry examinations have to be accredited by the National Council; (c) Diploma entry - obtained at credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognised institution; (d) Bridging/access/remedial courses for students who have done their secondary education outside Uganda. The National Council must accredit the courses.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Minimum entry requirements for master's degree”.
“(a) A bachelor's degree (b) Other (specify)”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Minimum entry requirements for master's degree”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)A bachelor's degree (b) Other (specify)
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
4.Minimum entry requirements for a doctoral degree
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Minimum entry requirements for a doctoral degree”.
“(a) A master's degree (b) Other (specify)”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Minimum entry requirements for a doctoral degree”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)A master's degree (b) Other (specify)
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
5.Mode of course delivery
(a)
Full time (b) Part time (c) Correspondence (d) Other (specify)
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Mode of course delivery”.
“(a) Full time (b) Part time (c) Correspondence (d) Other (specify)”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Mode of course delivery”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)Full time (b) Part time (c) Correspondence (d) Other (specify)
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
6.Minimum course duration
(a)
3 years for undergraduate degree with the exception of in-service courses which may last two years. (b) 1 year for masters. (c) 3 years for doctoral degree.
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What this section does
Statutory power
This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Minimum course duration”.
“(a) 3 years for undergraduate degree with the exception of in-service courses which may last two years. (b) 1 year for masters. (c) 3 years for doctoral degree.”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)3 years for undergraduate degree with the exception of in-service courses which may last two years. (b) 1 year for masters. (c) 3 years for doctoral degree.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
7.Is the curriculum available? Yes/No
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Is the curriculum available? Yes/No”.
“Is the curriculum available? Yes/No”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Is the curriculum available? Yes/No”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
0
This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Limitation rule
This section establishes the statutory limit for “Proportion of time spent on practical”.
“work (At least 3 hours per week)”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Check the relevant dates and any stated exception before commencing or resisting proceedings.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
0
This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
9.Course assessment modes
(a)
Written assignments (b) Written examinations (c) Research/dissertation (d) Practical examinations (e) Field attachment/practical/internship (f) Other (specify)
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Course assessment modes”.
“(a) Written assignments (b) Written examinations (c) Research/dissertation (d) Practical examinations (e) Field attachment/practical/internship (f) Other (specify)”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Course assessment modes”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)Written assignments (b) Written examinations (c) Research/dissertation (d) Practical examinations (e) Field attachment/practical/internship (f) Other (specify)
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
10.The award was obtained from
(a)
A Commonwealth higher education institution (b) A State higher education institution (c) A State registered institution (d) Other (specify)
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “The award was obtained from”.
“(a) A Commonwealth higher education institution (b) A State higher education institution (c) A State registered institution (d) Other (specify)”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “The award was obtained from”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)A Commonwealth higher education institution (b) A State higher education institution (c) A State registered institution (d) Other (specify)
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
11.General remarks …………………………………………………………
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “General remarks …………………………………………………………”.
“General remarks …………………………………………………………”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “General remarks …………………………………………………………”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
0
This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
12.Certification
(a)
This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council. (b) The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as- (a) A bachelor's degree (b) A master's degree (c) A doctoral degree
Name of equating officer……………………………………………………….. Title ……………………………………………………………………………. Signature ………………………………………………………………………. Date……………………………………………………………………………..
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Certification”.
“(a) This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council. (b) The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as- (a) A bachelor's degree (b) A master's degree (c) A doctoral degree”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Certification”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
1
(a)This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council. (b) The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as- (a) A bachelor's degree (b) A master's degree (c) A doctoral degree
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
Part II
GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF DIPLOMAS (Ordinary, Advanced and Postgraduate Diploma)
1.The institution must be accredited/recognised by
the National Council or accrediting agency in the country of origin.
2.Minimum entry requirements for an ordinary diploma
(a)
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes; (b) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 principal pass and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent; (c) Qualifications equivalent to Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) as shall be determined by the National Council in consultation with the Uganda National Examinations Board; (d) Certificate from a recognised institution; (e) Other (specify).
3.Minimum entry requirements for an advanced or higher diploma
(a)
Ordinary diploma (b) Other (specify)
4.Minimum entry requirements for a postgraduate diploma
(a)
Bachelor's degree (b) Other (specify)
5.Mode of course delivery
(a)
Full time (b) Part time (c) Correspondence (d) Others (specify)
6.Is the minimum course duration for
ordinary diploma 2 (two) academic years? Yes/No
7.Is the minimum course duration for
the advanced diploma 1 (one) academic year? Yes/No
8.Is the minimum course duration for
the postgraduate diploma 1 (one) academic year? Yes/No
9.Is the curicuium available? Yes/No
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
10.Proportion of time spent on practical
work (At least 3 hours per week)
11.Course assessment modes
(a)
Written assignments (b) Written examinations (c) Research project/dissertation (d) Practical examinations (e) Others (specify)
12.The award was obtained from
(b)
A Commonwealth higher education institution (c) A State higher education institution (d) A State registered institution (e) Other
13.General remarks …………………………………………………………
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “General remarks …………………………………………………………”.
“General remarks …………………………………………………………”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “General remarks …………………………………………………………”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
0
This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
14.Certification
(a)
This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council.
(b)
The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as- (a) Ordinary diploma (b) Advanced diploma (c) Postgraduate diploma
Name of equating officer……………………………………………………… Title…………………………………………………………………………… Signature……………………………………………………………………… Date……………………………………………………………………………
WApproved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule
This section states the governing statutory rule for “Certification”.
“(a) This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council.”
Primary legislation·Source quotation matched
Practical effect
Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Certification”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.
Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text·Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements
Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.
2
(a)This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council.
(b)The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as- (a) Ordinary diploma (b) Advanced diploma (c) Postgraduate diploma
Judicial interpretation
Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.
0
No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.
Related provisions
No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.
Amendment notes
No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.
Part III
GUIDELINES FOR EQUATING OF CERTIFICATES
1.The Institution must be accredited or
recognised by the National Council or accrediting agency in the country of origin.
2.Minimum entry requirements
(a)
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 3 credits obtained at the same sitting;
(b)
Other (specify)………………………………………………………...
3.Mode of course delivery
(i)
Full time (ii) Part time (iii) Correspondence (iv) Other (specify)
4.Is the minimum course duration one academic year? Yes/No
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
5.Is the curriculum available? Yes/No
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
6.Proportion of time spent on practical
work (At least 2 hours per week)
7.Course assessment modes
(a)
Written assignments (b) Written examinations (c) Research project (d) Practical examinations (e) Other (specify)
8.The award was obtained from
(a)
A Commonwealth higher education institution (b) A State higher education institution (c) A State registered institution (d) Other(specify)
9.General remarks…………………………………………………………
The text of this section isn't in the consolidation we hold — see the original PDF above.
10.Certification
(a)
This award has been duly evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the National Council.
(b)
The National Council certifies that the award be recognised as a certificate
Name of equating officer……………………………………………………… Title…………………………………………………………………………… Signature……………………………………………………………………… Date……………………………………………………………………………
Part IV
FEES PAYABLE ON APPLICATION FOR EQUATING QUALIFICATIONS
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