How to Apply For Accreditation of a Polytechnic in Uganda

In this article we look at How to Apply For Accreditation of a Polytechnic in Uganda. An institute of technology (also referred to as: technological university, technical university, university of technology, technological educational institute, technical college, polytechnic university or just polytechnic) is an institution of tertiary education (such as a university or college) that specializes in engineering, technology, applied science, and natural sciences.

Any institution who intends to Accreditation of a Polytechnic is eligible to make this application is eligible. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority. Polytechnic is a diploma or vocational course in which an institute focuses on delivering technical education. The applicant who needs to run the polytechnic can apply for accreditation.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Here is How to Apply For Accreditation of a Polytechnic in Uganda

• For Accreditation of a Polytechnic, the applicant has to approach the Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board Link
• An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
• The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
• Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
• The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
• Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
• After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
• An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
• Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
• The applicant will get the examination card.
• The applicant has to visit the examination center to complete the exam.
• Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Required Documents to Apply For Accreditation of a Polytechnic in Uganda

• Land Tittle/Authorization Letters
• Tenants Agreements
• Registration Certificate/Licence from the Ministry of Education and Sports
• Provisional licence by National Council for Higher Education – Diploma Awarding Institutions
• Principals Posting Instruction – For Government Institutions
• List of Teaching Staff and their qualifications
• List of student enrolments per programme
• Inventory for training equipment
• Workshops/laboratories/typing pools

Whom to Contact

Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board
Plot 7, Valley Drive, Ntinda
P.O Box 1499, Kampala-Uganda
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Alternate Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0392 002468/+256 414 289786/+256 414289787
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