I. Introduction

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is an institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for the coordination of higher educational development and research in the EAC region. The mission of IUCEA is to encourage and develop mutually beneficial collaborations between and among the member universities, governments, and other organisations, both public and private.

Kyungdong University (KDU) Global, a fully accredited private university in South Korea, partners with IUCEA to offer scholarships to students from EAC member countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Federal Republic of Somalia).

For more information about KDU Global, please visit: www.kduglobal.ac.kr

We are excited to announce that the application period for KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship for Spring 2026 is now open for students from the East Africa Community (EAC) member countries

II. Scholarship Description

• Target Level: Graduate degree (Master’s degree)
• Majors offered:

• Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Master of Arts in International Business Administration
• Master of Arts in International Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Medium of instruction: 100% English medium of instruction

• Duration:

• Research Track: 4 semesters (2 years)
• Coursework Track: 5 semesters (2.5 years)

• Expected commencement: March 2026

III. Scholarship Benefits:

Kyungdong University Global Scholarship covers:

• Full tuition fee of $5,000 for the first semester (by KDU Global) subject to compliance with KDU Global internal rules and regulations.
• The students cover the dormitory expenses of $1100/semester.
• Students/parents provide for other initial and personal expenses (e.g., airfare, application fee, health insurance).
• 2nd Semester Scholarship and Onwards: The tuition to be paid after the “KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship” depends on students’ academic performance in their first semester at KDU Global:
• 50% scholarship for 80-89 average mark: remaining balance: $2500
• Students with an average mark of 90 or more will receive a 70% scholarship. remaining balance $1500,

*KDU Global provides part-time student job assistance during the study program.

IV. Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following general eligibility requirements:

• Citizens and residents of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Federal Republic of Somalia).
• Undergraduate Degree Diploma and Transcripts.
• An English Proficiency Certificate with a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL IBT 71 or higher is a mandatory document for both admission and visa procedures.

• Bank Statement & Balance Certificate Selected applicants are required to present a 6-month bank statement and a bank balance certificate from a sponsor showing over $16,000 prior to their final admission to KDU Global. TThe sponsor must be either the applicant’s parents or the applicant themselves. IIn cases where the parents are deceased, biological siblings may serve as sponsors.

V. Selection Process All applicants will undergo a merit-based two-stage selection process.

Stage I: 

IUCEA shall conduct the preliminary selection of candidates. Interested applicants must submit either electronic copies of the following documents to the IUCEA Office in Kampala, Uganda:

• Complete the electronic form on this link https://forms.office.com/r/V9kccjR5G8
• Please submit the hardcopy of the following documents for initial assessment:
  • Statement of interest addressed to the Executive Secretary IUCEA
  • Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Academic Transcript & Certificate of Graduation
  • A Passport Copy
  • IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 71 or higher report (we don’t accept EFSET, Duolingo, PTE.)
  • Bank statement for at least 6 months (in compliance with the scholarship category)

• Send these initial assessment documents (combined into one PDF file) to the following emails: kdu-iucea@iucea.org, issa@ku-ac.com, rachel@ku-ac.com, jcw@ku-ac.com,

All documents must be combined into one PDF file and submitted before 12 December 2025

Stage II: 

KDU Global will conduct individual assessments and confirm the final selections. CCandidates might be required to submit additional documents and designated forms if deemed necessary by KDU Global.

KDU Global Admission: Scholarship recipients will submit final admission documents to KDU Global as listed here: Admission>Documents Required | Kyungdong University (kduniv.ac.kr) upon receiving additional guidelines.

VII. Important Dates

No.	Stages	Dates
1	Submission of initial assessment documents deadline	December 12, 2025
2	Interview deadline	December 19, 2025
3	Documents submission deadline	January 16, 2026
4	Official enrollment deadline	February 20, 2026
5	Airport pick up	February 23 – 27, 2026
6	Commencement date	March 2, 2026

 

VIII. Contact Information

1. Executive Secretary
   Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
   Kigobe Road, Plot M833, Kyambogo Area
   O. Box 7110, Kampala
   Republic of Uganda
   Email: kdu-iucea@iucea.org

With additional inquiries regarding the KDU Global–IUCEA Scholarships 2026 please contact:

2. Gervais NDAYIZEYE, Senior Exchange and Programmes Officer, Email: kdu-iucea@iucea.org
3. Prof Dr. Baseem Al-athwari, Head of Smart Computing Department, Email: baseem_cs@kduniv.ac.kr

For application and admission process and Campus information contact: ISSA, ASHRAFU RASHID, Email: issa@ku-ac.com, WhatsApp: +82 10 7490 9801

CALL FOR STAFF MOBILITY UNDER IUCEA FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2025/2026

Published: 10^th October 2025

Deadline: 15^th November 2025

1.0 Introduction

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) wishes to invite applicants to participate in the 2025/2026 Staff Mobility Programme in the EAC Partner States for IUCEA member universities.

The objective of the Staff Mobility Programme is to encourage the sharing of academic human resources and the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experiences in order to address challenges related to capacity gaps in member universities and enhance the attainment of outputs related to the goals of EAC as a common higher education area and regional integration. Participants in the exchange program are expected to offer their services in teaching, research, external examination, program accreditation, and community engagement.

2.0 IUCEA invite:

1. Member universities that wish to receive visiting Staff from universities in the other EAC Partner States and
2. Academic staff from member universities who would like to offer some or all the services under the Staff Mobility Programme to universities in the region but outside the country where the home university is located, and not in the country of nationality of the visiting staff. IUCEA Member Universities are at http//: www.iucea.org under Membership.

3.0 Duration

The Staff Mobility program under this call is for a maximum of 4 months (equivalent to one semester), ten (10) working days for External Examination, and five (5) days for program accreditation.

4.0 Eligibility

The applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

1. A Host/Home Institution being an active member of IUCEA (paying subscription fees with not more than one (2) year of arrears).
2. An applying staff member affiliated with an active member of the University of IUCEA.
3. The academic staff have an academic rank of either lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, or professor.
4. The Host University is a member university located in a Partner State other than the Home University, which differs from the applicant’s country of origin.
5. Members of National Councils for Higher Education in the EAC
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Please use the link to choose available courses from different universities in the EAC Partner States. 

5.0 Application procedure

Applicants should adhere to the following procedures:

1. Download and fill the relevant application forms  in section 4.0 (6), “Call for Application for Staff Mobility 2025/2026”.
2. Fill out the online questionnaire Click here

• Submit the documents through email provided in this call, with the deadline of 15^th November 2025

6.0 Selection Criteria

The following will be considered while selecting the applicants:

1. Academic qualifications (Minimum to be a Doctorate holder) and a rank of a Lecturer
2. Compliance of host and guest universities with IUCEA membership subscription.
3. Priority areas of study/subjects as may be set by IUCEA from time to time and
4. Equity based on first-time beneficiaries, EAC Partner States, and universities.
5. Availability of funds.

7.0 Contacts for Submission

The complete application forms (G and H) are attached, and the letter should be sent to

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
INTER-UNIVERSITY COUNCIL FOR EAST AFRICA
PO BOX 7110
KAMPALA,
KIGOBE ROAD, PLOT NO. M833, KYAMBOGO AREA,
Tel: +256414256251/2,

And send to :Email to: staffmobility@iucea.org and copy secrectariat@iucea.org

Universities in the EAC Partner States

FORM G- GUEST STAFF MOBILITY

The bidder named below has been evaluated as the best evaluated bidder for the procurement requirements detailed below. It is the intention of IUCEA to place a contract with the bidder named after 14 calendar days from the date of display given below.

The Staff Mobility Programme at IUCEA is designed for IUCEA member institutions that are interested in receiving academic services such as teaching, external examination, and program accreditation, from academic staff from other member institutions in the East African Community outside their home country. The programme allows member universities of the IUCEA to share the human resources needed and expertise in executing their core functions further, fostering regional integration.

To improve the effectiveness and impact of the Staff Exchange Programme, IUCEA calls for its member universities to express their interest to host visiting lecturers in the 2025/2026 academic year. To facilitate effective matching, interested universities are requested to submit their hosting requirements using the provided form. https://forms.office.com/r/u3NyBRCwYe. This will enable the IUCEA Secretariat to better align available academic staff with institutional needs. By participating, universities can specify their requirements, including;

• Courses or disciplines
• Academic departments
• Preferred qualifications
• Desired timeframe for visiting lecturers

This call aims to enhance the programme’s impact by ensuring a precise match between institutional needs and available expertise.

Kindly note that responses are expected by 31 July 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Prof Obonyo Meshack at mobonyo@iucea.org or Dr. Gervais Ndayizeye at gndayizeye@iucea.org.

Please accept the assurance of our highest consideration.

Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

THEME: The Role of Academics and Researchers in East African Community Integration

VENUE: Arusha, Tanzania

DATE:    26th – 27th June 2025

Background Information

The East African Community Academic and Research Network for Regional Integration (EACARNRI) was launched on June 23, 2023, in Kigali, Rwanda, thanks to the efforts of the Inter University Council of East Africa and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.  The launch of the Network signified a new dawn in tapping the expertise of academics and researchers in the acceleration of the East African regional integration process for socio-economic development of the Region. The need for the launch of EACARNRI was premised on the fact that the voice of academics and researchers in regional integration has been lacking in the EAC integration process. This is despite the fact that they can play an instrumental role in accelerating the East African integration process by informing policy decisions through cutting edge research and training the human resources with the necessary skills to tackle the challenges of the region. This being the case, the EACARNRI has organized its first International Conference focusing on the theme ‘The Role of Academics and Researchers in East African Community Integration’.

Theme of the Conference

The theme of the conference is: ‘The Role of Academics and Researchers in East African Community Integration’.

The papers can focus generally on the EAC integration process or any area in the following four conference sub-themes or be from the cross-cutting sub-theme. The four sub-themes are the fundamental pillars of the EAC.

Custom Union

• Value addition of agricultural produce within the EAC Partner States;
• Effects of trading blocs on global liberalization;
• Impact of Multilateral Trade Rules (WTO) and Regional Trade Arrangements among EAC Partner States;
• Trade imbalances with the EAC regional economic bloc;
• Regional integration and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) policies;
• Ethical and legal dilemma on state cross-membership in regional trading

Common Market

• Management of environment and natural resources among EAC Partner States;
• Status of air transportation co-operation among EAC member-status;
• Status of freedoms of movement for all the factors of production within the EAC;
• Role of civil society organizations in the EAC integration process;
• Education, Science and technology transfer and innovation in the EAC: Challenges and Opportunities;
• Challenges facing Implementation of Pacts on Regional health and vaccination
• East Africa Common Higher Education Area

Monetary Union

• Situational analysis of monetary and financial integration;
• Currency Unions in the EAC;
• Benefits of exchange rate harmonization;
• Capital Markets Integration (insurance, banking, supervision);
• Status of co-operation in monetary and fiscal matters within the EAC;
• Investment promotion and private sector development in the

Political Federation

• EAC political federation: Challenges and opportunities;
• Management of elections in the EAC Partner States;
• Peace, security and political stability among the EAC Partner States;
• Political federation and state sovereignty;
• Political Federation in Europe: Lessons and

Cross-cutting sub-theme

• Reflection on the contribution of academics and researchers in the EAC integration;
• Collaboration and   linkages   among  academics  and researchers  in  regional integration;
• Comparative study of EACARNRI and other similar networks in Africa and beyond;
• Situation analysis of academic and research community involvement in the EAC integration process;
• Regional Integration Agreements (RIAs) and digital connectivity;
• Dispute Settlement Mechanisms within Regional Integration Agreements;
• Asymmetries in the integration process;
• Poverty and inequality within the EAC Partner

Participants:

The International Conference is open to academics, researchers, security and regional integration experts, EAC officials and government officials from the EAC partner states.

Important dates

Milestone	Date
Abstract Submission Deadline	5th June 2025
Notification of Acceptance	15th June 2025
Full Paper Submission	20th June 2025
Conference Dates	26th June 2025

Call for papers

Interested researchers, policy makers, EAC officials, academics, researchers, experts, security and regional integration experts and diplomats are invited to submit papers in reference to the theme and sub-themes to the following to  eacarnri@iucea.org.

For more information visit. www.iucea.org/eacarnri/ 

 

 

 IUCEA invites suitably qualified bidders to submit sealed bids for pre-qualification for the provision of supplies and services for the FY 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28.

Categories of requirement
Supplies	As detailed in the full advertisement accessible at the IUCEA website[1]
Services	As detailed in the full advertisement accessible at the IUCEA website

1. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the IUCEA Procurement Policies and Procedures 2014 as amended in 2024
2. Interested Bidders/Applicants will provide the following information: company name, physical, postal, and electronic address, at least Trading Licence of 2025, Certificate of Registration/Incorporation, Tax Identification Number and Tax Clearance Certificate, Powers of Attorney Endorsed by the Registrar of documents, and validity of the bid.
3. Interested Bidders/Applicants may quote for any number of bid categories. IUCEA reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without giving reasons whatsoever and does not bind itself to accept any bid, and any canvassing or giving of falsified information will be used as grounds for disqualification.
4. The pre-qualification bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders/Applicants from the IUCEA Accounts Unit at a non-refundable fee of USD 20.00 (United States Dollars Twenty only) per category of supplies/services. For payment, interested bidders can remit funds to the beneficiary’s name: Inter University Council for East Africa, beneficiary Account Number: 2203252049
   Account Name:  The Inter-University Council for East Africa
   Bank Name: KCB Bank Uganda Limited
   SWIFT Code: KCBLUGKA   Thereafter, submit scanned bank slip or proof of EFT to official email: exsec@iucea.org and a soft copy of the pre-qualification bidding document and receipt shall be sent immediately. For local firms, you may deliver your bank slip or proof of EFT to IUCEA Reception and get your receipt together with the hard copy of the pre-qualification bidding document.
5. Sealed bids clearly marked “BID FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES …..’’ (Mention the type of supplies/service) must be submitted by Monday 19^th May 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in original and three more copies in one plain envelope clearly addressed to: Executive Secretary, Inter-University Council for East Africa.

1. The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is an institution of the East African Community (EAC), whose mission is to promote strategic and sustainable development of higher education systems and research for supporting East Africa’s socio-economic development and regional integration. Its vision is to become an EAC strategic institution responsible for promoting, developing and coordinating human resources development and research. The Headquarters of IUCEA are in Kampala Uganda.
2. IUCEA invites suitably qualified bidders to submit sealed bids for pre-qualification for the provision of supplies and services for the FY 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 detailed below:

SUPPLIES

1. Supply of office furniture and fittings.
2. Supply of security gadgets.
3. Supply of office stationery.
4. Supply of computers and related accessories.

SERVICES

1. Travel & Air ticketing services (EAC Corporate rates) -Airlines and IATA Registered Firms (travel agents) within the East African Region (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda).
2. Design and/or printing of publications, publicity/promotional materials (brochures, books, proceedings, newsletters, banners, pens, etc) and IDs.
3. Maintenance and repair of office equipment (telephones, binding machines, PABX, Computers, UPSs and Printers).
4. Maintenance and repair of Office Furniture.
5. Postage/Courier services (Local).
6. Postage/Courier services (International).
7. Car hire services.
8. Clearing and forwarding services.
9. Video Production services.
10. Office cleaning, garbage disposal, fumigation and gardening services.
11. General Insurance services (Fire and Special Perils, Burglary, All Risks, Electronic Equipment, Motor vehicle comprehensive insurance).
12. Life Insurance (Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident).
13. HR Consultancy services (HR policy reviews, Employees Training and development, Professional speaking and counselling services).
14. Medical Insurance Services in EAC (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda).
15. Maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment including Air conditioners, generator, walk through, gate barrier, elevator lift.
16. Plumbing services.
17. Maintenance of the building (fitting and fixtures).
18. Filling, repairs and painting of IUCEA HQ building.
19. ICT managed services.
20. Hotel services (accommodation and conference facilities) in East Africa.
21. Outside catering services.
22. Provision of multi-functional photocopier at IUCEA offices.
23. Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
24. Private Security services/Private guarding services.

TENDER CONDITIONS

1. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the IUCEA Procurement Policies and Procedures 2014 as amended in 2024.
2. Interested Bidders/Applicants will provide the following information: company name, physical, postal and electronic address, at least Trading Licence of 2025, Certificate of Registration/Incorporation, Tax Identification Number and Tax Clearance Certificate, and Powers of Attorney Endorsed by Registrar of documents.
3. Interested Bidders/Applicants may quote for any number of bid categories. IUCEA reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without giving reasons whatsoever and does not bind itself to accept any pre-qualification bid and any canvassing or giving falsified information will be used as ground for disqualification.
4. The pre-qualification bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders/Applicants from IUCEA Accounts Unit at a non-refundable fee of USD 20.00 (United States Dollar Twenty only) per category of supplies/services. For payment, interested bidders can remit funds to beneficiary’s name: Inter University Council for East Africa, beneficiary account: Account Number: 2203252049
   Bank Name: KCB Bank Uganda Limited
   SWIFT Code: KCBLUGKA. Thereafter, submit scanned bank slip or proof of EFT to official email: procurement@iucea.org and a soft copy of the pre-qualification bidding document and receipt shall be sent immediately. For local firms, you may deliver your bank slip or proof of EFT to IUCEA Reception and get your receipt together with the hard copy of the pre-qualification bidding document.
5. Sealed bids/submissions clearly marked “BID FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES   …………………………………………’’ (Mention the type of supplies/service) must be submitted by Monday 19^th May 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in original and three more copies in one plain envelope clearly addressed to:

Executive Secretary,

Inter-University Council for East Africa,

Plot M833, Kigobe Road, Kyambogo

P.O. Box 7110 Kampala, Uganda.

Tel:  +256-414 256251/2

     6. Bids/submissions shall be opened in the presence of bidders. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened to bidders.

 If you do not hear from IUCEA by 28^th June 2025 consider yourself that you are unsuccessful.

The planned procurement schedule (subject to changes) is as follows:

	Activity	Date
a.	First Publication of the Bid Notice	19/04/2025
b.	Bid closing/opening	19/05/2025
c.	Evaluation process	30/05/2025
d.	Display & communication of best prequalified providers	05/06/2025
e.	Communication of offer	27/06/2025

Please note that SRVCS/019: ICT managed services include but not limited to: 

1. Managed WAN services 
2. Managed Internet services 
3. Managed security services 
4. Managed Data center hardware and software 
5. Cloud managed services 
6. Managed web services
7. Managed 24/7/365 service desk 
8. Managed Customer Premise Equipment 
9. Managed Service Level Agreements 
10. Managed Enterprise WIFI Hotspots

Executive Secretary,

Inter-University Council for East Africa.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs

2025/2026

Background

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) invites suitably qualified students who are nationals of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States to apply for the EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) for the academic year 2025/2026.

What is the EAC-SMS?

The EAC-SMS is a regional scholarship programme designed to promote student exchange across the EAC Partner States. It supports students to pursue undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD studies at universities in a Partner State other than their own.

 Scholarship Coverage

This is a cost-sharing programme supported by:

• Host universities: Waive tuition and examination fees for students from other Partner States.
• IUCEA Secretariat: Covers travel expenses, health insurance, and research costs.
• Parents/Guardians/Students: Cover remaining costs such as accommodation and daily living expenses through personal means or other available support schemes. 

Scholarships Available for 2025/2026

A total of 177 scholarships are available in various disciplines:

• 91 Undergraduate
• 76 Master’s
• 10 PhD 

Where to Study?

Participating universities from across the EAC Partner States are offering the scholarships for specific programmes. The full list of programmes, institutions, number of slots, and intakes is available in Table 1 of the official call document which can be accessed through this link:  https://iucea.org/call-for-applications/ 

The deadline is 30th June 2025.

Table 1: Programmes offered under EAC-SMS, 2025/26

BACHELORS (Undergraduate) PROGRAMMES.

SN	Country	University	Programmes	Duration	Slots	Intake
1	Uganda	Uganda Martyrs University	Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	3 Years	1	Aug            Sept
			Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		1
			Bachelor of Business Administration and Management		1
2	Kenya	Strathmore University	Bachelor of Arts in International Studies	4 Years	1	Apr              Jul
			BSc. Computer Networks and Cyber Security		1
			Bachelor  of Hospitality Management		1
			Supply Chain Management and Operations Management		1
3	Kenya	Laikipia University	Bachelor’s in Education (Art)	4 Years	2	Sept
			Bachelor’s in Education (Science)		2
			Bachelor’s in Criminology and Security Studies		2
			Bachelor of Science in Computer Science		2
4	Kenya	South Eastern Kenya University	Bachelor of Education (Arts)	4 Years	1	Aug            Sept
			Bachelor of Education Science		1
			Bachelor of Commerce		1
			Bachelor of Project Planning and Management		1
			Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development Studies		1
			Bachelor of Science in Computer Science		1
			Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.		1
5	Burundi	Universite Lumiere de Bujumbura	Bachelor’s in Marketing and Management	3 Years	1	Jan
			Bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting		1
			Bachelor’s in the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations		1
6	Burundi	University of Ngozi	Bachelor’s in Agriculture	3 Years	1	Jan
			Bachelor’s in Economic Sciences		1
7	Burundi	Lake Tanganyika University	Bachelor’s in Statistics	3 Years	2	Feb             Mar
			Bachelor’s in `Computer Sciences		1
			Bachelor’s in Management Sciences and Applied Economics		3
8	Burundi	Universite du Burundi	Baccalauréat en Actuariat	3 Years	1	Oct
			Baccalauréat en Génie Statistique		1
			Baccalauréat en Journalisme et Communication		1
			Baccalauréat en Administration et Cartographie Foncières	4 Years	1
			Baccalauréat en Génie Logiciel		1
			Baccalauréat en Agronomie et de Bio-ingénierie	3 Years	1
9	Tanzania	Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College	Doctor of Medicine	5 Years	1	Sept             Oct
			Bachelor of Science in Health Laboratory Science	4 Years	1	Sept             Oct
			Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy		1
			Bachelor of Science in Nursing		1
			Bachelor of Science in Occupational		1
10	Tanzania	The Open University of Tanzania	Bachelor’s in Kiswahili	3 Years	1	Nov
			Bachelor’s in Marketing		1
11	RWANDA	Institut d’Enseignement Superieur de Ruhengeri ( INES)	Bachelor’s in Land Survey	4 years	1	Sept
			Bachelor’s in Statistics Applied to Economics		1
			Bachelors in Accounting		1
			Bachelor’s in Rural Development Economics		1
			Bachelors in Land Management and Valuation		1
			Bachelors in Information Science and Library Management		1
			Bachelors in Food Biotechnology		1
12	Rwanda	University of Technology and Arts	Bachelor’s in  Crop Production	4 Years	1	Sept
			Bachelor’s in  Animal Production		1
			Bachelors in Agribusiness		1
			Bachelor’s in Renewable Energy		1
			Bachelor’s in Social Work		1
			Bachelor’s in Accounting		1
13	Uganda	Busitema University	Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile, and Industrial Engineering	3 years	2	Sept
			Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering		2
			Bachelor of Agro-Processing Engineering		2
			Bachelor of Science in Statistics		1
			Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management		1
			Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Water Resources  Management		1
			Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering	2 years	1
14	Uganda	Clarke International University	Bachelor’s in Public Health	3 years	2	May            Aug
			Bachelor of Business Administration		2
15	Uganda	Uganda Technology of Management University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science	3 Years	3	Sept
			Bachelor of Information Systems & Technology		3
16	South Sudan	Catholic University of South Sudan	Bachelor’s in Economics	4 Years	2	Aug               Sept
			Bachelor’s in Business Administration		2
			Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance		2
			Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science		2
			Bachelor’s in Education- English		2
			Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies		2

 MASTERS PROGRAMMES

SN	Country	University	Programmes	Duration	Slots	Intake
1	Uganda	Makerere University	Master’s in Renewable Energy	2 Years	1	Augt
			Master’s in Public Administration		1
			Master’s in Business Administration		1
			Master’s in Agricultural Extension		1
			Master’s in Urban Environmental Planning and Management		1
2	Uganda	Bugema University	Master’s in Computer and Software Engineering	2 Years	1	Aug
			Master’s in Public Health		1
3	Uganda	Nkumba University	Master of Business Administration	2 Years	1	Feb              May
			Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies		1
4	Uganda	Clarke International University	Master’s in Public Health	2 years	1	May              Aug
			Master’s in Health Informatics		1
			Master’s in Monitoring and Evaluation		1
5	Tanzania	Moshi Cooperative University	Master of Arts in Procurement and Supply Management	2 Years	1	Oct
			Master of Business Management		1
			Master’s in Development Planning		1
			Master of Project Planning and Management		1
			Master of Arts in Co-operative and Community Development		1
6	Tanzania	University of Dar-as-salaam	Masters in Swahili	2 Years	5	Sept
7	Tanzania	Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College	MMed in General Surgery	4 Years	1	Oct              Sept
			MMed in Anaesthesiology		1
			MMed in Dermatovenerology		1
			MMed in Urology		1
			MMed in Ophthalmology		1
			MMed in Internal Medicine		1
			MMed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology		1
			MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health		1
			MMed in Otorynolaryngology ( ENT)		1
			MMed in Emergency Medicine		1
			MMed in Diagnostic Radiology and Medical Imaging		1
			MMed in Anatomic Pathology		1
			Master of Science in Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics		1
			Master of Science in Clinical Research		1
			Master of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes		1
			Master of Science in Urology		1
8	Tanzania	St John’s University of Tanzania	M.E with Education	2 Years	2	Sept
			Master of Business Administration		2
9	Tanzania	The Open University of Tanzania	Master’s in LLM ICT	2 Years	1	Nov
			Master’s in MED CDD		1
			Master’s in MED QM		1
10	Burundi	Universite Lumiere de Bujumbura	Master’s in development management	2 Years	1	Aug             Sept
			Masters in Gender, Institutions and Society.		1
			Master’s in leadership and management of Organizations		1
11	BURUNDI	Université du Burundi	Master en Droit Judiciaire	2 Years	1	Oct
			Master en Sociétés, Pouvoirs, Territoires et Développement Durable		1
			Master en Développement Rural et Agro-business		1
			Master en Sciences et Gestion Intégrée de l’Environnement		1
			Master en Biologie des Organismes et Ecologie		1
			Master en Sciences de l’éducation et Formation		1
			Master en Analyse Economique et Développement		1
			Master en Probabilité, Statistique et Modélisation		1
12	Rwanda	Institut d’Enseignment Superieur de Ruhengeri ( INES)	Master of Science in Geo-Informatics	2 Years	1	Sept
			Master of Science in Food Science and Technology		1
			Master of Science in Bio-medical Laboratory Science		1
13	Kenya	Kenyatta University	Master of Science in Biotechnology	2 Year	1	Sept
			Master of Public Health (Reproductive Health)		1
			Master of Science (Climate Change and Sustainability)		1
			Master of Science in Crop Protection (Plant Pathology)		1
			Master of Economics (International Trade)		1
			Master of Economics (Corporation and Human Development)		1
			Master of Science (Integrated Soil Fertility)		1
			Master of Education (Educational Management)		1
			Master of Science (Knowledge Management)		1
14		Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University ( JOOUST)	Master’s in Urban Environmental Planning and Management	2 Years	1	Sept
15	Kenya	Murang’a University of Science and Technology (MUST)	Master of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	2 Years	1	Jan                    May              Sept
16	Kenya	Kibabii University	Master’s in Information Technology	2 Years	1	Jan               Aug
			Master’s in  Business Administration		1
17	Kenya	KCA University	Master of Science in Development Finance	2 Years	1	Jan              May            Sept
18	Kenya	Laikipia University	Master’s in Applied Linguistics	2 Years	1	Sept
			Master’s in Kiswahili Communication		1
19	Kenya	Moi University	Master of Business Administration	2 Years	1	Aug              Sept

 DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES 

SN	Country	University	Programmes	Duration	Slots	Intake
1	Uganda	Makerere University	Doctor of Philosophy in the discipline of choice of the candidate	3 Years	1	Aug
2	Kenya	Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology ( JOOUST)	Doctor of Philosophy in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture	3 Years	1	Jan      May     Sept
			Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health		1
			Doctor of Philosophy in Innovation and Sustainable Development		1
3	Kenya	Moi University	Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management	3 Years	1	Aug       Sept
4	Tanzania	University of Dar-as-salaam	Doctor of Philosophy in Swahili	3 Years	1	Sept
5	Burundi	Université du Burundi	Etudes doctorales en Sciences Sociales et Humaines	3 Years	1	Nov
6	Tanzania	Kilimanjaro Christian  Medical University College	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	3 Years	1	Sept       Oct
7	Tanzania	The Open University of Tanzania	Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy	3 Years	1	Nov
			Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism		1

 Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria for applicants to EAC-SMS:  

1. Be a national and resident of a partner state in the East African Community. (Provide national ID/Passport/Birth Certificate).
2. Willing to apply to an eligible program (provided in Table 1) offered by a university in a country other than their countries of citizenship (g. applicants from the Republic of Uganda are eligible only if they apply to a participating university from other countries of the EAC other than Republic of Uganda).
3. Excellent academic performance records as per  programs’ entry requirements provided by participating universities.
4. Possess at least an Upper Second-Class Honours or “Distinction” or equivalent if applying for Master’s and PhD programs.
5. Age limit (less than 35 and 45 for Master’s and PhD programs, respectively, at the time of application
6. Work experience will be an added advantage for PhD programs.

Responsibilities

A . IUCEA– Inter-University Council for East Africa

1. Provide medical insurance. 
2. Provide transport facilitation by road whenever applicable at the beginning and end of the academic program.
3. Provide Master’s and PhD students with a lump sum for research (after completion of coursework and approval of thesis proposal).

B . Member Universities

1. Offer scholarships through tuition and examination fee waivers. 
2. Offer admission and induction to the scholarship awardees.
3. Provide a contact person to be a liaison between IUCEA and parents/guardians. 

Monitor and provide regular progress reports on the performance of scholarship beneficiaries

C . Students

1. Cater for accommodation and living expenses. 
2. Cater for other university fees except tuition and examination fees provided in the scholarship. 
3. Provide any other material/ information as may be required. 
4. Gather the necessary documents from the universities of their choice in the region that offer programs under the scholarship scheme. (cfr Table 2)
5. Submit regular progress reports on their academic performance and social welfare to IUCEA, the University, and Parents as required under the Scheme.  

Application Process

The application process is two-fold, and each MUST be completed separately.:  

1. Application for admission: An applicant shall identify the programme and university of their choice from amongst the eligible programmes as presented in Table 1. Table 2 contains the university admission links for each university that offered scholarships.

Applicants are required to consider the programme admission requirements that are provided by universities.  

Table 2: Links for Universities for admission

SN	Country	Name of the host institution	Admission Application Link
1	Kenya	Strathmore University	https://strathmore.edu/apply/
2	South Sudan	Catholic University of South Sudan	https://cuofssd.org/applicationregcu.php
3	Kenya	Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology	ttps://jooust.ac.ke/index.php/about-jooust/jooust-downloads/3-university-downloads/35-admissions
4	Kenya	KCA University	https://application.kcau.ac.ke/Account/Login
5	Kenya	Kenyatta University	https://admissions.ku.ac.ke/
6	Kenya	Kibabii University	https://application.kibu.ac.ke/
7	Tanzania	Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College	osim.kcmuco.ac.tz
8	Kenya	Laikipia University	https://laikipia.ac.ke/Admissions
9	Uganda	Makerere University	apply.mak.ac.ug
10	Uganda	Nkumba University	https://admissions.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/
11	Uganda	Bugema University	https://apply.bugemauniv.ac.ug/application.php
12	Uganda	Uganda Technology of Management University	https://utamu.ac.ug/admissions/apply-online/
13	Kenya	Moi University	https://admissions.mu.ac.ke/
14	Tanzania	Moshi Co-operative University	http://mocuas.mocu.ac.tz
15	Kenya	Murang’a University of Technology	admissions@mut.ac.ke
16	Kenya	South Eastern Kenya University	https://www.seku.ac.ke/how-to-apply.html
17	Uganda	Uganda Martyrs University	https://admissions.umu.ac.ug
18	Tanzania	Mzumbe University	https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz
19	Burundi	Université Lumiere de Bujumbura	https://www.ulbu.bi
20	Rwanda	University of Technology and Arts of Byumba	www.utab.ac.rw
21	Tanzania	St John’s University of Tanzania	https://oas.sjut.ac.tz
22	Rwanda	INES	https://www.ines.ac.rw
23	Burundi	Ngozi University	www.univ-ngozi.bi/admission
24	Tanzania	University of Dar-es-salaam	https://admission.udsm.ac.tz
25	Tanzania	The Open University of Tanzania	https://admission.out.ac.tz/index.php/registration
26	Burundi	Université du Burundi	https://master.ub.edu.bi/inscriptions-2, https://inscriptionbac.ub.edu.bi.
27	Uganda	Clarke International University	https://eadmission.ciu.ac.ug
28	Uganda	Busitema University	https://busitema.ac.ug
29	Burundi	Lake Tanganyika University	info@ult.bi ( ask the admission through the email provided)

 

2. Application for the EAC-SMS Scholarship: Application for the EAC-SMS scholarship shall be made through the IUCEA website as follows: 

a) Register online for the scholarship Click here

b) Download and complete the Scholarship Application Form here.

The following are the required documents which will support the application:

2. A letter of motivation for applying for the scholarship.
3. Up-to-date and signed Curriculum Vitae. 
4. Certified copies of all academic certificates and transcripts.  
5. A copy of the university Application Form and its attachments
6. A recent passport photograph in the colour of your head and upper shoulders.  
7. Evidence of Nationality of a Partner State in the East African Community, such as a copy of the national identity card/ passport/birth certificate.  
8. Proof of Residency (provide a certificate from the local government)  
9. Provide evidence of any awards, e.g., leadership, community service, etc.
10. Any other evidence required in the application form, e.g., medical reports, letters of reference, etc.  

Submit the required documents in PDF format, zipped in one folder, electronically to eacsms@iucea.org.  Indicate the subject line of your submission email with YOUR NAME, EAC-SMS Application, MONTH & YEAR, e.g., Amani Africa, EAC-SMS Application, 30^th June 2025. 

NOTE:

• Applicants for EAC-SMS scholarships are not required to apply for admission directly to universities instead they  should submit  their applications for scholarship  with all documents required for admission to IUCEA.
• IUCEA will receive and process all application documents for qualified candidate and submit  the relevant documents for admission directly to universities.
• There is no need for applicants of EAC-SMS to pay for application fees to universities

Application Deadlines 

• Admission deadlines shall be provided by the university admission systems
• The deadline for applying for the EAC-SMS scholarship at IUCEA is 30th June 2025, EAT by midnight. 

Note:

1. Applicants with academic qualifications obtained from foreign institutions must be equated by the authorised national agency (National Council/ Commission for Higher Education) in their respective countries.  
2. Applicants with supporting documents (transcripts, certificates, among others) in languages other than English must submit both the originals and copies translated into English by an accredited language translation provider.  
3. Candidates may apply to more than one University. But only one scholarship can be offered.
4. Candidates who meet the scholarship requirements and have already been admitted to any university offering the scholarship can still apply to EAC-SMS.