Study at ADA
Everything about studying at ADA: why learners choose us, life on campus, services and the programme pathways on offer.
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Why ADA?
The case for studying at ADA: practical learning, flexible schedules, affordable fees and real routes to work.
What a typical week looks like at ADA, from lessons and labs to projects, mentoring and community.
Stories and snapshots of learning, friendship and growth at ADA.
Everything beyond the classroom: clubs, sport, events, food, housing and student services.
Where ADA students can stay in Kampala, what it costs and how to apply for a place.
Meal options at ADA, from a daily lunch to full board, with monthly prices.
Sport and fitness at ADA: teams, clubs, events and how to join.
Student clubs and societies, from technology and music to debate and drama.
How students take on leadership through elections, representation and leadership programmes.
Confidential support for study stress, personal challenges and big decisions.
Medical care and health support available to ADA students.
How ADA keeps people, property and data safe on and around the premises.
Ways to reach ADA and travel between sites, including public transport guidance.
Computer labs, internet, email, learning platforms and the support desk behind them.
How ADA turns learners into job creators through business skills, practicum and mentoring.
How ADA supports new ideas, prototypes and technology projects.
How learners and trainers give back through volunteering, outreach and service projects.
A short guide to Kampala for new students: getting around, living costs and useful places.
A short guide to Masaka for students and visitors: location, travel and what the area offers.
Information for learners from outside Uganda: study options, costs, accommodation and how to apply.
Programme Pathways
The full list of ADA courses and programmes across all five faculties.
Focused courses of one to three months that build a job-ready skill quickly.
Courses for working people who want to add or sharpen skills without leaving work.
Certificate-level study pathways and the courses that lead to them.
Diploma-level pathways: what they are and how they build on ADA's short courses.
Degree-level study: what ADA plans to offer and how current courses can lead toward it.
Advanced study for graduates and professionals, and how ADA plans to support it.
Courses available fully or partly online for learners who cannot attend in person.
Evening classes for people who work or run businesses during the day.
Saturday and Sunday classes for workers and students busy on weekdays.
Part-time study options that fit around work, family and other duties.
Short, intensive programmes for managers, owners and senior professionals.
Lifelong learning for people returning to study or learning something new at any age.
Training for employees and organisations that want their people to build current skills.
Ready to start learning?
New students join on the 1st of every month. Pick your course, choose a schedule that fits your life and begin.
