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Higher Education Access Certificate (HEC) Programmes

Start Your Journey to a University Degree with MIU’s NCHE-Certified Higher Education Certificate (HEC)!

At Metropolitan International University, we offer the Higher Education Certificate (HEC) in Humanities and Physical Sciences—an NCHE-accredited program designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge, academic skills, and practical tools needed to thrive in higher education.

This program is ideal for students who have completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or an equivalent qualification but may not meet the direct entry requirements for diploma or degree programs. It also welcomes students from international education systems whose qualifications differ from UACE but are recognized for university admission in their home countries.

Through this intensive and well-structured program, students gain essential study techniques, critical thinking skills, and a solid academic foundation—bridging the gap to diploma and degree studies while emphasizing both theory and real-world application.

Take the first step toward your dream career—enroll in the HEC program at MIU today!

ProgramDurationFull TutionOn Bursary
Certificate in Administrative Law3-4MONTHS900,000500,000
Higher Education Access Certificate (Humanities)1 year900,000500,000
Certificate in Early Childhood2 years900,000500,000
Higher Education Access Certificate –Biology1 year900,000500,000
Certificate in Nursing21/2 years2,600,0001,600,000
Certificate in Midwifery21/2years2,600,0001,600,000

By the conclusion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Produce well-structured, relevant, and articulate written work that adheres to academic style and appropriate terminology.
  • Recognize, differentiate, and assess ethical and unethical academic practices.
  • Engage in an iterative creative process, present their work effectively, and participate in both individual and group critiques.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and a sense of responsibility as active citizens of their respective countries.
  • Exercise common sense in their behavior and decision-making.
  • To equip students for further education.
  • To prepare students for entry into undergraduate degree or diploma programs by:
    • Familiarizing them with the culture of higher education and university life.
    • Offering a structured framework that fosters self-directed learning and the development of transferable skills essential for undergraduate studies.
  • To cultivate leadership, teamwork, and supervisory abilities, enabling students to work effectively within modern multidisciplinary teams and make independent decisions with appropriate guidance.
  • To provide students with diverse workplace experiences throughout the program, helping them make informed career choices.

Admission into higher education programs currently requires a minimum of two principal passes in a single sitting for degree programs and one principal pass with two subsidiary passes in a single sitting for diploma programs.

Unfortunately, there is no structured remedial program for students who qualify for the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) but do not achieve the required grades for direct admission into degree or diploma programs. Their only alternatives are to either retake Senior Six or enroll in certificate programs using the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE).

The Higher Education Certificate in Humanities has been designed to bridge this gap. This program also serves as a foundation course for students whose foreign secondary school qualifications are not considered equivalent to UACE but allow for higher education admission in their home countries.

Additionally, there is a widespread perception that while vocational qualification holders possess practical skills, they may lack the theoretical foundation necessary for academic progression into knowledge-based higher education programs. This Higher Education Certificate in Humanities functions as a retooling program, enabling vocational graduates to transition into higher education.

 

Targeted Student Categories:

 

UACE Holders: This program is intended for students who hold the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or an equivalent qualification) but have not attained the required grades for direct entry into diploma or degree programs in Uganda.

 

Students with Foreign Qualifications: The program serves as a bridging course for students whose foreign secondary school qualifications are not equivalent to UACE but are recognized for higher education admission in their respective countries.