ICT and engineeringComputer science, data science, software and electronics.
OTI – Registered
Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda's ICT training institute in Nakawa, dating back to 1968, with diplomas in computing, engineering, data and business technology.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 2 Sept 2026
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The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) traces its origins to 1968, when it was established as the East African School of Posts and Telecommunications in Kampala. In 2005 it was renamed UICT to support Uganda's vision of a knowledge-based economy.
UICT offers diploma and certificate programmes in IT, telecommunications and digital innovation, works with industry and government partners, and gives students access to an innovation hub and the UCC 5G testbed laboratory.
NCHE lists this record as a OTI with status “OTI – Registered” and 13 programmes.
5G testbed labStudents can use the UCC 5G testbed laboratory.
Innovation hubHackathons, bootcamps and a pool of local innovators.
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Diploma in Computer ScienceListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Data Science, Management and AnalyticsListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in E-Governance and Digital TransformationListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Electronics Communication EngineeringListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Information TechnologyListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Business Software EngineeringListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Accounting and FinanceListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Business ComputingListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it
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Diploma in Business AdministrationListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Business and Financial TechnologyListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Records and Archives ManagementListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it Diploma in Procurement and Logistics ManagementListed on the official website.Find other institutions offering it
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Institution details come from uict.ac.ug, checked 23 Oct 2026; recognition comes from Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Confirm fees, intakes and entry requirements directly with the institute.
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Nakawa Campus
Plot 19–21 Port Bell Road, Nakawa, Kampala.
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