UPIK is a government aided tertiary Institution under the Ministry of Education and Sports. UPIK is mandated to train technicians in Oil and Gas operations and maintenance programmes. Currently the Institute is running two-year Diploma programmes and seven International Vocational Qualifications in Oil and Gas “UPIK is an approved Centre for different International bodies including City & Guilds.viz
Courses Offered at Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba
Diploma Courses
Diploma in Downstream Petroleum Operations (DDPO)
Diploma in Upstream Petroleum Operations (DUPO)
Certificate Courses
IVQ-UPO-International Vocational Qualification in Upstream Petroleum Operations
IVQ-DPO-International Vocational Qualification in Downstream Petroleum Operations
IVQ-MM-International Vocational Qualification in Mechanical Maintenance
IVQ-EM-International Vocational Qualification in Electrical Maintenance
IVQ-IM-International Vocational Qualification in Instrumentation Maintenance
IVQ-WFP-International Vocational Qualification in Welding, Fabrication & Pipework
IVQ-HSE-International Vocational Qualification in Health, Safety and Environment
Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba Diploma Entry Requirements
Diploma in Downstream Petroleum Operations (DDPO)
Entry Requirements
Considering the technical nature of the programme a candidate with science backgrounds shall be eligible for admission on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:
a) Category A: Direct Entry: (A’ Level Entry)
Applicant must have atleast two principal passes in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physis.
a Subsidiary Pass in any of the following is added advantage:
Information technology, Technical Drawing & Biology.
b) Category B: Mature age entry
Applicant must have age 25 years or above, credit passes in Mathematics, English, General Science and petrol chemical experience.
c) Category C: Certificate Entry Scheme:
A credit Advanced or national Certificate in any of the following engineering
• Electronics
• Welding and Fabrication
• Electrical Installation Systems and Maintenanc
• Machining and Fitting
• Plumbing.
• Electronics Technology etc
d) Category E: Oil and Gas Professionals
(i) Applicant must have at least one year experience in the oil and gas or petrol chemical industry related programs:
Application Procedures
• JAB applications
• Direct applications to the Institute.
Diploma in Upstream Petroleum Operations (DUPO)
Entry Requirements
Considering the technical nature of the programme a candidate with science backgrounds shall be eligible for admission on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:
Category A: Direct Entry: (A’ Level Entry)
Applicant must have at least two (2) principal passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
A Subsidiary Pass in any of the following is of added advantage:
i) Information Technology (IT)
ii) Biology.
Category B: Oil and Gas Professionals (Recognition of Prior Learning, RPL)
Applicant must have at least one (1) year experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Category C: Certificate Entry
Applicants must have a national certificate in;
1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical and Electronics
Application Procedures
• Through Joint Admissions Board (JAB)
• Direct Application to the Institute, UPIK
How to Apply to Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba
Application Procedure
Candidates normally apply directly to the Principal, UPIK. Government sponsored students will be applying directly to Joint Admissions Board (JAB) of the Ministry responsible for Education.
Hard Copy applications can be obtained from the Academic Registrar’s office,
OR downloaded from www.upik.ac.ug and returned after payment of a nonrefundableapplication fee of UGX 55,000 (including Bank Charges) to:
Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba
Stanbic Bank, Account No.9030011633454
Kigumba Branch
Note: Online applications will only be considered upon proof of payment of the application fee.
UPIK Application Form PRIVATE 2020 this year
Fees
Fees Structure for National Diplomas and International Vocational Qualification Certificate programmes offered
A) National Qualifications
| Area of Specification | Award | Duration/Study Time | Tuition Fees Per Semester | |
| East Africans | Non EastAfricans ($) | |||
| Upstream Petroleum Operations | National Diploma in Upstream Petroleum Operations (DUPO) | 2 Years/Day | 1,850,000 UGX | $685 |
| Downstream Petroleum Operations | National Diploma in Downstream Operations (DDPO) | 2 Years/Day | 1,850,000UGX | $685 |
B) CERTIFIED PROGRAMMES (INTERNATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS-IVQ)
| S/N | Programme Name | Tuition Fees for IVQs offered by UPIK | Duration | |
| East Africans(UGX) | Non EastAfricans ($) | |||
| 1 | IVQ (Welding, Fabrication & Pipework)· Foundation level· Level 1· Level 2· Level 3 | 2,000,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX2,500,000 UGX | $579.5$579.5$579.5$709.4 | 2 Months3 Months3 Months4 Months |
| 2 | IVQ (Upstream Petroleum Operations)· Foundation Level· Level 1· Level 2 | 800,000 UGX1,600,000 UGX3,000,000 UGX | $320$640$1200 | 1 Month2 Months7 Months |
| 3 | IVQ (Downstream Petroleum Operations)· Foundation Level· Level 1· Level 2 | 800,000 UGX1,600,000 UGX3,000,000 UGX | $320$640$1200 | 1 Month2 Months7 Months |
| 4 | IVQ Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)· Level 1 | 1,587,450 UGX | $472.3 | 2 Weeks |
| 5 | IVQ Instrumentation Maintenance· Foundation· Level 1· Level 2 | 800,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX4,000,000 UGX | $320$800$1600 | 1 Month2 Months7 Months |
| 6 | IVQ Electrical Maintenance· Foundation· Level 1· Level 2 | 800,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX4,000,000 UGX | $320$800$1600 | 1 Month2 Months7 Months |
| 7 | IVQ Mechanical Maintenance· Foundation· Level 1· Level 2 | 800,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX4,000,000 UGX | $320$800$1600 | 1 Month2 Months7 Months |
NOTE: The fees indicated do not include international registration, certification, functional fees, accommodation and feeding. International certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of each level.
Contact Details
CONTACT US
Phone: +256394834127
Address: P.O.Box 50, Kigumba
Email: info@upik.ac.ug
Website: www.upik.ac.ug
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR
Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba
P. O. Box 50, Kigumba – Uganda
Tel:+256394834123/+256782438582/+256394834126
Email: ar@upik.ac.ug / j.bagaya@upik.ac.ug / info@upik.ac.ug