Bridging Course for International Students

Mountains of the Moon University invites International Students to study at the MMU by offering a Bridging Course which is now enrolling.

Background

A bridging course is a university-preparation course with an academic curriculum that is offered to candidates without an equivalent to A’Levels as a means of preparing for the intellectual challenges of a university education. Successful completion of this course is recognized as a basis of admission to the Ugandan University system.

Role of Bridging Courses in the Admissions Process

For students who have previously attended post-secondary institutions, successful completion of a bridging course is one factor that will be considered when the entire academic record is reviewed at the time of application. International students, whose education system does not match with the requirements/system in Uganda, will have to attend the course. Students from countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, who wish to enroll for a degree course at university, have to pass through this program.

Approval of Bridging Course

In order to be considered a basis of admission, the bridging course has to be approved through the normal route for course approval in the Department, Faculty, or non-Faculty based institute offering the course. Approval is granted only to a university-preparation course that meets the requirements set out in the university regulations. The academic committee has to be informed of any decisions regarding the granting of approval of any university-preparation course. In this way, the academic committee monitors the decisions to ensure the consistent application of any policies set out.

Entry Requirements:

An applicant should possess a minimum qualification of “O” level within one’s respective country and with evidence of having passed it with a minimum of five passes (from pass 8 to distinction 1). The bridging course is meant for foreign applicants who do not have the “A” level qualification.
An applicant can enroll by filling the University form and thereafter send it to the Office of the Registrar Academic. Certificate of “O” level should be attached to the application form, as well as a recommendation from the Head teacher of the former school.
The form can be obtained from all our centers in the country of origin of the applicant and/or from the University website.

Bridging Course Structure

The course structure is presented in the format of the respective degree programs being offered at the university. The course units that have been highlighted as compulsory will be done by all the students in addition to the electives they will decide on taking.

Departments	Course Units
Core Courses	Study Skills Critical thinking Skills English Computing skills
School of Business and Management Studies	Business Arithmetic Business English
School of Agricultural Sciences	Principles and fundamentals of Agricultural Sciences Fundamentals of Agricultural Chemistry
School of Public Health	Introduction to basic health sciences Introduction to basic Administration skills in Public Health
School of Education	Sciences: Elements of Mathematics Integrated Science Education Arts: Contemporary Religious Studies Themes in World History 1789-1914 Regional Development Geography Fundamentals of Economics

Under the School of Education, the electives are divided into two options. Those candidates intending to pursue the science course unit(s) will have to take the electives in that section. Those candidates intending to pursue the arts course unit(s) will have to take the electives in that section.

How to apply:

Application forms:

An applicant should fill a form provided by the University and send it back to the Office of the Registrar Academic. The application form costs 20 dollars which can be paid through International Money Order. This can be done at any Money Gram agent closest to you.
The completed form, together with certified Photostat (hard) copies of result slips and any academic records, and application fee, must reach the office of the Registrar Academic on or before 30th April of the year in which the course is sought.
No forms shall be processed without receipt of the application fees.

What is the next step for the student after completion?

Students can progress onto a degree program in the courses being offered at the university.

Modes of Delivery and Duration

The bridging course will be taught full time for four to six months.

Course Assessment

All international students, whose Education system does not match with that of Uganda, have to attend the course. The course modules will be taught through lectures, seminars and tutorials and practical/laboratory-based sessions. The course shall be assessed with written scientific reports, tests and final written examination.

Fees:

An applicant for the bridging course is required to pay the equivalent of UGX 600.000 for the 4 months period (the normal period though would have been 6 months).
This amount must be paid at the beginning of the course to enable the course to run properly.

Accommodation:

Students will be offered arranged accommodation provided they notify MMU authorities in advance. A student will pay $ 100 per semester in the shared accommodation arrangement. For single per semester, a student will pay $150. Accommodation facilities will include: running water, electricity and security.