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Uganda–Germany Program

Mission
Mission
Malengo’s Uganda–Germany Program prepares students in Uganda who hold Ugandan Secondary School Certificates (UACE) for admission to an English–speaking full Bachelor’s program at a German university and provides help with financing.

We are specifically looking to support students who have limited means and could not otherwise afford to study at a university.
Germany

Why Germany?

German universities are unique, offering high–quality education with no tuition fees to students. In addition, there is now a growing number of Bachelor’s programs that are taught fully in English; German skills are therefore not required when entering the program. Malengo advises students to take a German course to help them in their day–to–day life. Courses are typically offered free of charge by the universities.

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible for the program if you fulfill the following set of criteria:

1

Basic Eligibility

  • You are between 18–30 years of age.
  • You have not yet completed a Bachelor’s program.
  • You read, write, and speak good English.
2

Academic Eligibility

  • You are required to have a total of 5 subjects: 2 principal passes in UACE and 3 passed subjects in UCE.
    - All 5 subjects must be unique/unrepeated from one another
    - Among the 5 subjects, one must include passing grades in a Math/Science subject, either on the UCE or UACE level AND
    - Among the 5 subjects, one must include passing grades in English Language OR Literature in English, either on the UCE or UACE level.
    - Here is the of UCE and UACE subjects that will count towards eligibility.
  • Your UACE must be issued in one of the eligible districts, which are listed here. Your place of residence in Uganda does not matter; it matters only where your UACE was/will be obtained.
  • For applicants who have not taken their UACE at the time of application, acceptance to this program will be conditional, converting to unconditional only if their UACE results qualify them for study in Germany.

UCE Subjects

English Language, Literature in English, Islamic Religious Education (IRE), History, Geography, Political Education, Latin, German, French, Luganda, Kiswahili, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Mathematics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, Computer Studies, Christian Religious Education (CRE), Foods and Nutrition, Additional Mathematics, Health Science, Fasihi ya Kiswahili.


UACE Subjects

History, Economics, Islamic Religious Education (IRE), Christian Religious Education (CRE), Geography, Literature in English, Literature in Swahili (Fasihi ya Kiswahili), French, German, Latin, Luganda, Arabic, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition.

3

Additional requirements

1

Basic Eligibility

  • You have completed the UCE exam
  • You have either already completed the UACE and have at least two principal passes; OR you plan to complete the UACE exam in 2024 and already have your mock UACE results Please note that for applicants who will take their UACE in 2024, acceptance as a scholar will be conditional, converting to unconditional only if their UACE results qualify them for study in Germany.
  • Your UACE must be issued in one of the eligible districts, which are listed here.
  • You are 30 years of age or below as of October 31, 2024
  • You have not yet completed a Bachelor’s program
2

Academic Eligibility

  • You are eligible to study in Germany for university, as per the regulations of German Higher Education, if you have:
  • 2 subjects at the Principal Level of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with a grade of E or better, note that Agriculture and Entrepreneurship are not accepted as Principal Level subjects. And
  • 3 subjects in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a grade of 6 or better, and

UCE Subjects

English Language, Literature in English, Islamic Religious Education (IRE), History, Geography, Political Education, Latin, German, French, Luganda, Kiswahili, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Mathematics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, Computer Studies, Christian Religious Education (CRE), Foods and Nutrition, Additional Mathematics, Health Science, Fasihi ya Kiswahili.

UACE Subjects

History, Economics, Islamic Religious Education (IRE), Christian Religious Education (CRE), Geography, Literature in English, Literature in Swahili (Fasihi ya Kiswahili), French, German, Latin, Luganda, Arabic, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition.

4

Academic Eligibility

  • 2 subjects at the Principal Level of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with a grade of E or better
  • 3 subjects in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a grade of 6 or better

How it works

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Students are selected in a competitive process consisting of an application and a series of interviews. The primary criteria for selection are academic excellence, limited financial means, and motivation to make the most of the opportunity to study in Germany. If we receive more applications from qualified students than we have slots, we will choose by lottery. (This will also allow us to study the impacts of the program.) If you are unsuccessful in the lottery in one year, you can try again in the following year if you still meet the criteria.

Once you become a Malengo Scholar, you receive support in selecting up to three Bachelor’s programs of your choice in Germany from our list of eligible programs.

As a Malengo Scholar, you receive financial support that covers your first–year living expenses, semester fees, and travel and application costs. After the first year, we expect that you will be able to support yourself with part–time jobs.

During your studies

While you are studying, our network of staff and mentors will support you. We provide help with everyday issues like dealing with university administration, authorities, and businesses.

After your studies

Malengo does not have rules or expectations about what you do after you finish your degree. We will support you as best we can in whatever you decide to do. This might include continuing to further studies; finding a job in Germany; returning to Uganda; or moving to a third country.

Financing

The program is financed by an income share agreement. This means that participation is initially free of charge for you. Once you earn a sufficiently high income, you will be asked to contribute a share of your income back to Malengo for a limited period of time. Students who are not successful in securing a high–paying job are exempted from payments. Details of the income share agreement will be shared with successful applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. If you are a refugee in Uganda and hold a valid refugee travel document OR a refugee identity card, and family attestation. You do not need all documents at the time of application, you are eligible to apply for the program. The eligibility criteria and our selection process is the same as for Ugandan citizens, see above.

No; your place of residence does not matter. It only matters where you got or will get your UACE certificate.

No, but if you don’t have a passport, you need a Ugandan national ID card, OR a letter from NIRA showing your NIN number, OR a valid refugee travel document OR a refugee identity card, and family attestation. You do not need all documents at the time of application.

No. All programs in the Malengo program are taught entirely in English. You therefore do not need to know any German to become a Malengo Scholar. However, once you begin your studies, we require that you take German classes. German classes are typically offered for free by the universities. If you want to get started with learning German, here are some free resources for you to check out.

A Malengo Scholar is not just a student who receives financial and mentoring support from our organization. A Malengo Scholar is someone who embodies respect, integrity, honesty and persistence in all aspects of their life. We look for six important traits in our applicants:

    1. You are academically qualified, which includes good grades on UCE/UACE exams.
    2. You are financially deserving, which means that you would not otherwise be able to afford studying at a German or Ugandan university.
    3. You possess personal and academic integrity and honesty. You tell the truth, produce original work, and are known for being reliable and responsive.
    4. You have persistence and a strong work ethic. You can overcome challenges in your life and will work hard to achieve your goals.
    5. You are a strong contributor to your community. You have demonstrated leadership and service to others, and will contribute to the Malengo scholar community in the future.
    6. You are motivated to become a Malengo Scholar. You have strong conviction and ambition to join this special community and pursue an academic program in Europe. You can articulate how this experience will help you achieve your goals.

Our eligible Bachelors programs are listed here. We do not support studies for other degree programs.

These subjects are only taught in German language. They require advanced German skills (C1) and typically also very good grades and/or a company partner. Therefore, if you don’t speak fluent German, you will not be able to study these degrees. You can find details below:

  • Medicine: You can only study Medicine if you speak C1 (i.e. very fluent) German and if you had excellent grades at UCE and UACE (i.e. mostly “A” or “1”)
  • Psychology: You can only study Psychology if you speak C1 (i.e. very fluent) German and if you had excellent grades at UCE and UACE (i.e. mostly “A” or “1”)
  • Pharmacy: You can only study Pharmacy if you speak C1 (i.e. very fluent) German and if you had very good grades at UCE and UACE (i.e. mostly “A”, “B”, “1”, “2”)
  • Nursing: You can only study Nursing if you speak C1 (i.e. very fluent) German and if you find a company partner who is willing to employ you.
  • Nutrition: You can only study Nutrition if you speak C1 (i.e. very fluent) German. You can however study Food Sciences in English.

Please write to us at [email protected] if you have a German level of B2 or higher.

No. We treat all eligible Bachelors programs equally. During the application we will ask you about your motivation for the particular programs you want to study. For this reason you should select degree programs that you are qualified for and passionate about.

 

Please note: Malengo does not guarantee admission into your choice of program. Admissions into German universities are based on the decisions made by the universities on the basis of your application, subjects, and grades.

No, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply to Malengo.

Yes! As long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you are welcome to apply again.

Yes! Candidates who have good UCE scores and are sitting for their UACE exams in the year of application can apply as long as they have their mock exam results. Candidates who are selected by Malengo before UACE results are released are admitted contingent upon receiving good UACE scores. Please note, though, that for applicants who apply before receiving their UACE results, acceptance as a scholar will be conditional, converting to unconditional only if their UACE results qualify them for study in Germany.

Other Questions:

  • I applied last year and was not successful. Can I apply again this year?
    Yes! As long as you still fulfill the eligibility criteria.
  • Do you provide funding for studies in other countries than Germany?
    No, but we are planning on expanding to other countries in the future.
  • Do you provide funding for programs other than Bachelor’s programs?
    No.
  • Where can I ask questions?
    If you have questions about your application, you can email us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at  +256 775085112
  • Given the large number of requests, we may not be able to answer all inquiries.

Malengo does not ask for money from students or anyone else during the application and selection process. if you come across anyone asking for money to help you apply, please report it by sending an email to [email protected] or call or WhatsApp us at +256 775 085112.