Fees
2026 Fee Structure
All fees are quoted in Ugandan Shillings. Programme fees and institutional charges should be confirmed with Admissions before payment.
Tuition
| Programme | Semesters | Tuition per semester | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation / Preparation Course | — | 700,000 UGX (~$187) | 700,000 UGX (~$187) |
| Bachelor of Filmmaking | 7 | 2,500,000 UGX (~$667) | 17,500,000 UGX (~$4,667) |
| Diploma | 5 | 2,100,000 UGX (~$560) | 10,500,000 UGX (~$2,800) |
| Certificate | 4 | 1,100,000 UGX (~$293) | 4,400,000 UGX (~$1,173) |
Short / specialised courses
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 month | 925,000 UGX (~$247) |
| 3 months | 1,850,000 UGX (~$493) |
Other payments
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 25,000 UGX (~$7) | Paid once |
| Admission | 100,000 UGX (~$27) | Paid once |
| KFS T-Shirt | 40,000 UGX (~$11) | Paid once |
| Student ID | 50,000 UGX (~$13) | Paid once |
| Internship | 100,000 UGX (~$26) | Year 1 Semester 2 |
| Examination | 60,000 UGX (~$16) | Per semester |
| NCHE | 20,500 UGX (~$5) | Per year |
Full Cost Breakdown
Bachelor of Filmmaking
Across the full 3.5-year programme
Tuition
17,500,000 UGX (~$4,667) over seven semesters
Foundation / Preparation Course
700,000 UGX (~$187), paid once
One-time fees
315,000 UGX (~$84) — application, admission, t-shirt, ID, internship
Per-semester fees
60,000 UGX (~$16) × 7 = 420,000 UGX (~$112)
NCHE
20,500 UGX (~$5) per year
Total, excluding accommodation: approximately 18,955,500 UGX (~$5,055)
Student requirements
Students should have access to:
SD Card
32GB or 64GB. Minimum speed: 95MB/s.
Laptop
i5–i7 processor or equivalent, with suitable graphics capability.
Hard Drive
1TB or larger.
Headphones
Suitable headphones for editing and sound work.
These are essential for coursework, production and editing.
Scholarships
KFS offers a limited number of scholarships and financial support opportunities. Availability and eligibility vary.
Accommodation
| Room type | Fee per semester |
|---|---|
| General Room — 8 students | $150 |
| General Room — 6 students | $200 |
| Special Room — 4 students | $250 |
| Special Room — 2 students | $300 |
| VIP Room — 2 students | $450 |
Students may also arrange their own housing through the University Estates Manager, who connects students with vetted housing providers.
Meals: $150 per semester, arranged through the university kitchen.
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