This program aims to produce competent Nautical scientists with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to be able to navigate marine vehicles, operate marine vehicles, plan a marine vehicle passage, carry out maritime communication, and operate and maintain navigation systems for the different kinds of marine vessels under various maritime conditions.
| Code: | MNS |
| Duration: | 2 Years |
| Category: | Diploma |
| Faculty: | Maritime Institute |
Requirements for this Course Include;
a) Should have an “O” level certificate
b) Must obtain three advanced level passes, one in Mathematics, the second one in Physics, and the third one in Geography/Economics at the same sitting of the Uganda Advance 5 Certificate of Education or its Equivalent.
The advance level subjects shall carry the following weights which shall always be used to compute the entry points:
Essential Subjects: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics, and Geography/Economics– Weight 3
Relevant Subjects: Third best done of Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, and Geography – Weight 2
Desirable Subjects: General Paper and Computer or Sub-Mathematics – Weight 1
| Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (International Students) |
| THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR DAP, DCP & CGA PROGRAMMES | |||
| Item | East Africans (Shs) | Non Eeast Africans (Shs) | |
| Guild fee by all students (per year) | 30,000 | 45,000 | |
| Recess/Industrial Training/School Practice (To be paid by all PRIVATELY sponsored students every Second | 250,000 | 375,000 | |
| Medical fee for all students (per year) | 20,000 | 30,000 | |
| Examination fees (per semester) | 50,000 | 75,000 | |
| Sports fees for all students (per year) | 15,000 | 22,500 | |
| Under graduate gowns by students | 25,000 | 35,750 | |
| Registration fee (per semester) | 50,000 | 75,000 | |
| Accommodation (per semester) | 129,000 | 193,500 | |
| University Identity Card fee per Issue | 15,000 | 22,500 | |
| THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR BEP & DEP PROGRAMMES | |||
| Item | East Africans (Shs) | Non Eeast Africans (Shs) | |
| Registration fee per year | 50,000 | 75,000 | |
| Examination fee per year | 50,000 | 75,000 | |
| Library fee per year | 20,000 | 30,000 | |
| Research Fund fee per year | 20,000 | 30,000 | |
| University identity card fee per issue | 15,000 | 22,500 | |
| Computer fee per year | 20,000 | 30,000 | |
| Guild fee per year | 30,000 | 45,000 | |
| Medical fee per year | 20,000 | 30,000 | |
| Sports fee per year | 15,000 | 22,500 | |
| THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR ALL THE OTHER PROGRAMMES | |||
| Item | East Africans (Shs) | Non Eeast Africans (Shs) | |
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Registration fees by privately sponsored students |
100,000 |
150,000 |
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Examination fees by privately sponsored students |
100,000 |
150,000 |
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Library fees by privately sponsored students |
20,000 |
30,000 |
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Research fund fees by privately sponsored students |
20,000 |
30,000 |
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Development fee per year by private students |
50,000 |
75,000 |
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University identity card fee by all students |
15,000 |
22,500 |
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Computer fee by private students |
50,000 |
75,000 |
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Guild fee by all students |
30,000 |
45,000 |
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Under graduate gowns by students |
25,000 |
37,500 |
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Sports fee by all students |
15,000 |
22,500 |
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Medical fees (treatment) by private students |
65,000 |
97,500 |
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Recess/Industrial Training/School Practice (To be paid by all PRIVATELY sponsored students every Second Semester except finalists) |
250,000 |
375,000 |
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Research Fee for students on Post Graduate Programmes only (paid annually) |
750,000 |
1,125,000 |
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Accommodation per semester (where applicable) |
129,000 |
193,500 |
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Accommodation per semester for all Students (Government or Private) admitted for MED, BNA and BNS For the Recess Term |
500,000 250,000 |
750,000 3750,000 |
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR DAP, DCP & CGA
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| THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES PER ANNUM | |||
| Item | East Africans (Shs) | Non Eeast Africans (Shs) | |
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Administration fee |
200,000 |
300,000 |
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Library fee |
20,000 |
30,000 |
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Registration fee |
120,000 |
180,000 |
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Identity Card (per issuance) |
15,000 |
225,000 |
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Guild fee |
30,000 |
45,000 |
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Sports fee |
15,000 |
22,500 |
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Medical fee |
65,000 |
97,500 |
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Examination fee |
200,000 |
300,000 |
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Computer fee |
80,000 |
120,000 |
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Development fee |
100,000 |
150,000 |
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Research Fee for students on Post Graduate Programmes only (paid annually) |
750,000 |
1,1250,000 |
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Download full fees structure 2025/2026
The following are the targeted groups;
