ASSURED OPPORTUNITY: UCI Schools Open July Intake, Giving Fresh Hope to Students Who Missed Public University and January Admissions

UCI Schools Open July Intake, Giving Fresh Hope to Students Who Missed Public University and January Admissions

By Kica Daniel 

LIRA CITY, UGANDA — Thousands of students who missed admission to public universities or failed to enroll during the January 2026 intake have been given another opportunity to pursue higher education after **UCI School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lira**, and the **UCI School of Professional Development** officially opened admissions for their **July/August 2026 Intake**.

The institutions are inviting applications for a wide range of health sciences and professional programmes, with management urging prospective students not to delay as enrollment is already underway.

Speaking to journalists in Lira City, **Mr. Sam Omara**, the Chief Executive Director of UCI Schools, said the new intake is intended to ensure that no student is denied the chance to acquire higher education simply because they missed earlier admissions.

> "Many young people missed public university admissions or were unable to join institutions during the January intake for different reasons. This July intake gives them another opportunity to continue their education and pursue their dream careers. We believe quality education should be accessible to every deserving student regardless of their background," Mr. Omara said.

He revealed that the institution recorded a successful January intake, with first-year students recently completing their first-semester examinations while continuing students also concluded their academic semester before the recess.

According to Mr. Omara, the UCI School of Nursing and Midwifery is currently admitting students into Certificate in Nursing, Certificate in Midwifery , and Diploma programmes in Nursing and Midwifery through both Direct Entry and **Extension Programmes.

He encouraged Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) graduates who did not proceed to Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) to take advantage of the certificate programmes, describing them as a practical pathway into Uganda's growing healthcare sector.

 "The health sector continues to require qualified professionals. We encourage UCE graduates to begin with certificate programmes, while UACE graduates can directly enroll for diploma courses. We also welcome practicing nurses and midwives who wish to upgrade their qualifications through our flexible extension programmes," he added.

Beyond medical training, admissions are also open at the **UCI School of Professional Development, where students can enroll in programmes including Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Agriculture, and other career-oriented courses designed to meet the demands of today's labour market.

Mr. Omara said UCI Schools continue to strengthen practical training, invest in experienced lecturers, and improve learning facilities to ensure graduates possess both academic knowledge and hands-on skills required by employers.

He further appealed to parents and guardians to support their children in taking advantage of the ongoing admissions, noting that investing in education remains one of the most effective ways to improve livelihoods and national development.

Education experts say the July intake provides an important second chance for learners who missed earlier admissions because of financial constraints, delayed examination results, or limited placement opportunities. Such alternative admission windows have increasingly become vital in expanding access to tertiary education and addressing Uganda's growing demand for skilled professionals, particularly in the health sector.

Admissions for the July/August 2026 intake are currently ongoing, with the institution encouraging interested applicants to submit their applications before the enrollment deadline.

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