Nexus International University
Fee Structure
Online students pay per term (three terms a year), on-campus students pay per semester, and Masters students pay per module. Amounts are in US dollars with the Uganda shilling equivalent at USD 1 = UGX 4,150.
Bachelor, online
$150
UGX 622,500 per term
Bachelor, on-campus
$145
UGX 601,750 per semester
National Certificate
UGX 500,000
$120 per semester
National Diploma
UGX 600,000
$145 per semester
Masters
$300 to $350
UGX 1,245,000 to 1,452,500 per module
Postgraduate diploma (PGD)
$250
UGX 1,037,500 per trimester
Online students: fees per term (trimester)
NIU runs three terms a year, in January, May and September. Online learners are billed once per term, and tuition can be split into instalments with a payment plan option at enrolment.
| Programme level | Duration | Fee per term (USD) | Fee per term (UGX) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor programmes (online) | 3 years direct entry, 2 years for diploma holders | $150 | 622,500 |
| Postgraduate diploma (PGD), one in every Masters field | Minimum 3 trimesters (one year), fully online | $250 | 1,037,500 |
A laptop or smartphone and a stable internet connection are all that is needed to study online. National Certificate and National Diploma students who study online are billed per semester, as shown below.
On-campus students: fees per semester
Physical students at the Mityana campus pay per semester.
| Programme level | Duration | Fee per semester (USD) | Fee per semester (UGX) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor programmes | 3 years direct entry, 2 years for diploma holders | $145 | 601,750 |
National Certificate and National Diploma: fees per semester
Both awards run for two years and are examined by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). Students may study online or on-campus. All examinations are sat physically on campus.
National Certificate
UGX 500,000 per semester
$120 per semester. Entry: at least three O-Level passes in the same sitting.
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Social Work and Social Administration
- Information and Communication Technology
- Computer Science
- Customs Clearing and Forwarding
- Secretarial Studies
- Hotel and Institutional Catering
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Procurement and Logistics Management
National Diploma
UGX 600,000 per semester
$145 per semester. Entry: one principal and two subsidiary A-Level passes, or a recognised certificate in business or computing.
- Accounting and Finance
- Social Work and Social Administration
- Computing and Information Systems
- Procurement and Logistics Management
- Customs Clearing and Forwarding
- Journalism and Mass Communication
Masters students: fees per module
Masters tuition is charged for each module taken. All Masters programmes are delivered exclusively online, including examinations, dissertation defence and every other academic activity. Dissertation and practicum supervision are charged separately each year. Every Masters field also has a postgraduate diploma (PGD), billed at $250 per term as shown in the online fees section.
| Programme | Per module (USD) | Per module (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MSc) | ||
| Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology, Internet of Things, Accounting, Finance and Banking, Climate Change and Sustainability, and other MSc programmes | $350 | 1,452,500 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ||
| MBA (general tracks), Executive MBA, Women in Finance, Environmental Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Human Resource Management, Strategic Marketing, Entrepreneurship | $300 | 1,245,000 |
| MBA Energy, Oil and Gas Management | $350 | 1,452,500 |
| Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Public Health (MPH) | ||
| All MA programmes, including International Development, ICT for Development, International Relations, Development Economics and Finance, Gender and Development Studies, Non-Profit Management | $300 | 1,245,000 |
| All Master of Public Health (MPH) specialisations | $300 | 1,245,000 |
Research and supervision fees
| Item | USD | UGX |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation supervision and examination (Masters), per year | $400 | 1,660,000 |
| Practicum supervision and examination (Masters), per year | $400 | 1,660,000 |
| Research paper (PGD) | $200 | 830,000 |
Graduation is hybrid. Graduands choose whether to attend in person or take part online.
Postgraduate diplomas (PGD): fees per trimester
Every Masters field has a postgraduate diploma. PGD students are billed per trimester and study completely online.
| Programme | Minimum duration | Fee per trimester (USD) | Fee per trimester (UGX) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGD in every Masters field (MSc, MBA, MA and MPH areas) | 3 trimesters (one year) | $250 | 1,037,500 |
The PGD research paper is charged separately at $200 (UGX 830,000).
Progressing from PGD to Masters
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Credit | PGD modules that form part of the Masters curriculum in the same field count towards the Masters. |
| Minimum grade | A grade of B or better in each module credited. |
| Time limit | The Masters must start within 3 years of completing the PGD. |
| One-off progression fee | $1,350 (UGX 5,602,500), paid once when moving from the PGD to the Masters. |
| After progression | The student pays the Masters module fee only for the modules not already credited, plus dissertation and practicum supervision. |
Other fees and services
| Item | USD | UGX |
|---|---|---|
| Application, library and affiliation | ||
| Online application | $10 | 50,000 |
| Digital library, per year | $20 | 83,000 |
| Affiliation fee, per programme per year | $1,500 | 6,225,000 |
| Examination fees | ||
| UVTAB National Certificate and National Diploma, per semester | $35 | 150,000 |
| UHPAB (nursing, midwifery and allied health), per semester | $50 | 200,000 |
| No charge | ||
| Results letter | Free | |
| Optional and on request | ||
| Identity card (issued on request) | $5 | 20,750 |
| Special examination | $20 | 83,000 |
| Supplementary examination | $15 | 62,250 |
| Reissuing documents | ||
| Transcript (Diploma) | $10 | 41,500 |
| Transcript (Masters) | $30 | 124,500 |
| Diploma or certificate | $20 | 83,000 |
| Certifying documents, per page | $2 | 8,300 |
Fees set in Uganda shillings are shown with the US dollar equivalent at USD 1 = UGX 4,150, rounded to the nearest $5.
How to pay
Fees are set in US dollars and can also be paid in Uganda shillings at USD 1 = UGX 4,150.
Online
Secure card and mobile payments through Pesapal or Flutterwave.
Mobile money (Uganda)
MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money through PegPay. School code: NIUPAY. Available to students based in Uganda.
Bank deposit
Bank of Africa, KCB Bank and Stanbic Bank. Account details and deposit slips are on the payments page.