Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba

By | February 11, 2020

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.

Apply Online

 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 SpecificationAwardDuration/Study TimeTuition Fees Per Semester
East AfricansNon EastAfricans ($)
Upstream Petroleum OperationsNational Diploma in Upstream Petroleum Operations (DUPO)2 Years/Day1,850,000 UGX$685
Downstream Petroleum OperationsNational Diploma in Downstream Operations (DDPO)2 Years/Day1,850,000UGX$685

B) CERTIFIED PROGRAMMES (INTERNATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS-IVQ)

S/NProgramme NameTuition Fees for IVQs offered by UPIKDuration
East Africans(UGX)Non EastAfricans ($)
1IVQ (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
2IVQ (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
3IVQ (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
4IVQ Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)·         Level 1 1,587,450 UGX $472.3 2 Weeks
5IVQ Instrumentation Maintenance·         Foundation·         Level 1·         Level 2 800,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX4,000,000 UGX $320$800$1600 1 Month2 Months7 Months
6IVQ Electrical Maintenance·         Foundation·         Level 1·         Level 2  800,000 UGX2,000,000 UGX4,000,000 UGX $320$800$1600 1 Month2 Months7 Months
7IVQ 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