Education Advising Center

The U.S. Educational Advising Center in Kampala provides comprehensive information on educational opportunities in the United States. This Center should be the first stop for anyone interested in university or graduate level study in the U.S.

Services and Resources Available

• Information on over 3,500 accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S
• Test registration and practice tests for TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT.
• Computer workstations for Internet searches on U.S. study
• Guides to Funding Sources for U.S. study
• Guides to Essay Writing

A nominal fee is charged for services provided. Please see the IRC Library page.

Group Sessions

Prospective undergraduate students are encouraged to attend a group session held every Monday from 1400 hrs through 1600hrs. These sessions are free of charge and provide general information about U.S. study. Please contact for a required appointment.

Individual Counseling

The Education Advisor provides individual guidance to prospective students in planning their education and career. The Advisor also assists students on selection of schools and application procedures. Contact the Educational Advisor to make an appointment. Prospective students should come with photocopies of their academic certificates and a statement of purpose or a paragraph stating your career objectives.

Undergraduate Study

To pursue an undergraduate degree in the U.S., students should have a minimum of 6 credits on the Uganda Certificate of Education (O levels) or at least 2 excellent principal passes at the "A" levels. Highly selective schools and applications for scholarships require excellent "O" and "A" level scores. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required, as are letters of recommendation and personal statements.

Graduate Study

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in good standing from a recognized local or overseas university. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are required for admission, as are letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose and research interests.

Financing Your Education

The average cost of an academic year in the USA including tuition, fees and living expenses varies from US$15,000 to US$40,000 per year. Students without their own finances must have excellent academic records in order to compete for the few available scholarships from colleges and universities.

The U.S. Embassy does not provide scholarships nor does it provide financial assistance for study in any local institution.

Links About Financial Assistance

• Schools which offer aid (including grants, loans, and jobs) to the largest numbers of  international students.
• EDUPASS.
• Scholarsite Search a financial aid database.
• NAFSA Association of International Educators.

General Sites

• Educational Information and Resources Branch (Department of State)
• Education in the U.S.A. (International Information Programs)

Guides to Study in the U.S.

• NAFSA's International Student Handbook
• Guide to Undergraduate Study
• Guide to Graduate Study
• Getting Ready to Go : Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States
• Short-Term Study, English Language Programs, Distance Education and Accreditation
• A Compilation of College & University Homepages
• Ranking of Universities & Colleges (U.S. News & World Report)

Admission Testing

• College Board Online
• Educational Testing Service Online

Statistics

The Institute of International Education lists those universities with the highest enrollment of international students. According to the Locator Report, there were 776 Ugandan students in the United States in 2002/2003.

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For Questions or concerns please contact us at:

The Educational Advisor
American Embassy
P. O. Box. 7007 Kampala

Tel: 0414-306315
Fax: 0414-250314
Email: KampalaEducation@state.gov