Built to be studied from anywhere.
Forward was designed for global delivery from day one. Estimate your fees in your own currency, check exactly which documents your region needs, and join a session at a civilised hour.
Fee estimator
What a year actually costs
Indicative figures for the founding intake, converted at current rates. Your admission letter carries the binding amount.
Estimated first year
- Tuition
- $4,800
- Registration & levies
- $420
- Housing & meals
- $1,900
Paid cooperative education in years 2-3 offsets a meaningful share of later years.
ApplyVisa & documents
SADC (Southern Africa)
Route
Study permit via the Zimbabwe Immigration study route. SADC applicants are generally exempt from the pre-arrival visa but still require a study permit.
Typical lead time: 6-8 weeks, start before your admission decision if you can.
Document checklist
- Certified secondary school results
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond programme start
- Forward admission letter
- Proof of tuition deposit
- Medical clearance certificate
Virtual info sessions
Pick a time in your timezone
10:00 your time
Morning session · 08:00 UTC · every Thursday
15:00 your time
Midday session · 13:00 UTC · every Thursday
19:00 your time
Evening session · 17:00 UTC · every Thursday
Where our applicants are
Student geography
Live from the admissions pipeline. Full figures on the accountability page.
International questions
Applying and studying from outside Uganda
- Can international students apply?
- Yes. The international student hub sets out qualification equivalence, the documents required and the support Forward provides through admissions.
- Can I study a Forward programme from outside Uganda?
- Each programme lists its delivery modes: campus, hybrid or online. Filter the catalogue by mode to see what is available without relocating.
- Does Forward help with visas?
- Forward publishes what it can support with and what remains the applicant's responsibility with the immigration authorities. It does not promise a visa outcome.