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Light Your Candle
Light Your Candle
A clear, transparent breakdown of tuition and other charges across every faculty — designed to help you plan your investment in a brighter future at St Lawrence University.
Indicative per-semester tuition, before functional fees.
International students are billed in USD equivalent. Figures are indicative — confirm with the Bursar's office.
No hidden charges — every fee listed upfront.
Spread tuition across the semester, interest-free.
Bursaries & tuition waivers for top performers.
All programmes accredited & recognised nationally.
Tuition by Programme
Tuition shown is per semester in Ugandan Shillings (UGX) for the 2026/2027 academic year. Filter by level or search for your course below.
All amounts in UGX. Charged in addition to tuition for 2026/2027.
On-campus hostel options. Optional — many students stay off-campus.
On-campus hostel rooms per session
Students are responsible for their own meals. The university's on-campus refectory and dining facilities are available for your convenience.
Applicable only when the specific service is required.
Life at St Lawrence
Graduation, scholarship and campus life at SLAU. Click each image to upload your own photo.
Class procession & conferment
Faculty & honorary awards
Heritage & celebration
Flexible Payment
St Lawrence University offers flexible, interest-free instalment plans so finances never stand between you and your education.
Clear the full semester's tuition at registration and secure your place. — 100% before classes begin
Split tuition into two payments across the semester. — 60% at registration · 40% mid-sem
Spread the cost into three manageable payments. — 50% · 30% · 20% schedule
Always pay using your Student / Registration Number as the reference, then present your slip to the Finance Office. Never pay cash to individuals.
Funding Your Studies
We reward excellence and support those who need it. Explore the financial aid options available at SLAU.
For first-class entrants & top continuing students. Renewable yearly. • Up to 50% tuition waiver
Supports talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. • 25%–40% support
For students representing the University in sports, music & drama. • Up to 30% waiver
All tuition figures are quoted per semester. Each academic year has two semesters, so annual tuition is roughly double the per-semester amount, plus functional fees charged separately.
Tuition covers academic instruction delivered by faculty. Functional fees cover services and statutory charges — including registration, examinations, the NCHE levy, guild fees, ID cards, and research support.
Yes. SLAU offers up to three interest-free instalments per semester. Clear the first payment at registration and agree a schedule with the Bursar's Office for the balance before examinations begin.
International (non-East African) students are billed the USD equivalent of the listed tuition. Contact the Admissions Office for the current exchange rate and any applicable international levy.
Submit a written application with supporting documents to the Office of the Dean of Students after receiving your admission offer. Awards are competitive and confirmed before the semester begins.
The amounts shown are indicative figures for 2026/2027. The binding fee structure is the one issued by the Finance Office each academic year — always confirm with the Bursar before making any payment.
Join thousands of graduates who began their journey at St Lawrence University. Applications for the 2026/2027 intakes are open now.
A chartered private university in the heart of Kampala, committed to affordable, quality and transformative higher education since 2006.
“Light Your Candle”
A private University in the heart of Kampala, committed to affordable, quality and transformative higher education since 2006. We emphasise Entrepreneurship, ICT and Research in every programme.
🎓 St Lawrence University is a private university licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), Uganda.
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