Competence-based trainingPractical curriculum examined by UBTEB.
Vocational & technical institute
Uganda Technical College - Lira
Lira District, Uganda
One of Uganda's oldest technical institutions, started in 1948 and now offering competence-based diplomas and certificates.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 3 Aug 2026
Photo from the Uganda Technical College - Lira official website
Know the institute before you apply
Uganda Technical College Lira started in 1948 as an artisan centre training Second World War veterans, then as a technical school for primary leavers. In 1972 it became a technical institute offering craft certificates in carpentry, bricklaying, painting, electrical installation and motor vehicle work.
In 1984 it was upgraded to a technical college offering diplomas in building and civil, water, electrical and mechanical engineering and architectural draughtsmanship. Since 2011/12 its diplomas follow a competence-based curriculum examined by UBTEB.
Verified from the Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports national TVET institution and approved-programme list.
Four fieldsAutomotive, construction, engineering and manufacturing, and ICT.
Student loansStudents can apply through the Higher Education Students Financing Board.
Programmes & courses
Official course details Find your field of study
6 approved programmes recorded for Uganda Technical College - Lira.
National Diploma in Architecture (NDA)Approved programme listed for this institution.Find other institutions offering it National Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering (NDBCE)Approved programme listed for this institution.Find other institutions offering it National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NDEE)Approved programme listed for this institution.Find other institutions offering it National Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (NDICT)Approved programme listed for this institution.Find other institutions offering it National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NDME)Approved programme listed for this institution.Find other institutions offering it National Diploma in Water Engineering (NDWE)Approved programme listed for this institution.Find other institutions offering it
Academic structure
4 fields of study
How Uganda Technical College - Lira organises its teaching, from its official website.
01Fields of studyAutomotive Technology
02Fields of studyBuilding, Construction and the Built Environment
03Fields of studyEngineering and Manufacturing Technology
04Fields of studyInformation and Communication Technology
Verified institutional facts
Institution details come from utcl.tvet.go.ug, checked 23 Oct 2026. Confirm fees, intakes and entry requirements directly with the institute.
Campus & location
Search the map Where to find Uganda Technical College - Lira
Main location
Lira City, Lira, Uganda
Lira District
Visiting
Contact the institute before visiting to confirm opening times.
Gallery
Photos from the official website See Uganda Technical College - Lira
Reviews and ratings
Only moderated reviews are included in the public rating.
—0 reviews
No approved reviews yet.
Sign in to write a review or vote.
Direct enquiry
Need to contact the institute?
Use Uganda Technical College - Lira's official contact channels for admissions questions.
Official contact pageStudy at Uganda Technical College - Lira
Your next chapter starts with trusted information
Explore programmes, compare institutions and apply only through Uganda Technical College - Lira's official channels.