Studying in FranceCampus France Uganda 2027: no Études en France procedure, how to apply
Uganda: the country does not fall under the Études en France procedure, but Campus France has an office in Kampala. First-year bachelor's through the French embassy, master's through Mon Master, visa at the consulate shown by France-Visas. The 2027 route.
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Information checked on 2 November 2026.
Key point. The official Campus France list, updated on 28 September 2026, does not include Uganda among the countries under the Études en France procedure. There is therefore no Études en France platform, no Campus France application fee and no mandatory interview in Uganda. Campus France does, however, have an office in Kampala, useful for information. To study in France from Uganda, the route depends on the level you aim for: the French embassy for a first-year bachelor's, the Mon Master platform for a master's, direct applications for the rest, then a visa from the competent consulate.
Campus France Uganda: the situation on 2 November 2026
| Item | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Études en France procedure | Not applicable: the country is not on the list | Campus France, list updated on 28 September 2026 |
| Campus France office | Kampala | Campus France directory of offices |
| Country-specific Campus France website | None listed | Campus France directory of offices |
| Country-specific calendar or fees | None published | - |
The Campus France office in Kampala
| Address | Alliance française de Kampala, Plot 52 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, P.O. Box 4314 |
| Contact | kampala@campusfrance.org |
Campus France publishes neither opening hours nor a phone number for this office. Write before going, and ask what the office offers (information, finding a programme, preparing your departure).
How to apply to France from Uganda
Campus France sums up the possible routes for a student residing in a country outside Études en France:
| Target level | Procedure | 2027-2028 calendar |
|---|---|---|
| First-year bachelor's at a university or architecture school | DAP filed with the cooperation and cultural action service of the French embassy in Uganda | 1 October to 15 December 2026 |
| Master's | National Mon Master platform | February to 16 March 2027 |
| Bachelor's years 2 and 3, schools | Direct application to the institution | Depends on the institution |
| Art, design, fashion, music, architecture | Campus Art | 1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 |
| IUT, BTS, preparatory classes | Parcoursup | January to March 2027 |
For the DAP, Campus France advises filing from October. Universities answer before 30 April 2027, and the applicant before 31 May 2027; no answer counts as a refusal. The comparison with other countries is in our Campus France 2027-2028 calendar.
English being an official language, many applicants aim for an English-taught programme: Campus France Nigeria counts more than 1,300, mostly at master's level, with no French test. A French-taught programme requires B2 level (DELF B2, DALF C1 or TCF with the written section). Our comparison IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo helps if the institution asks for an English test, and our article on the French test for Campus France details the French route.
The student visa from Uganda
Once admitted, apply for a long-stay study visa at the French consulate responsible for your country of residence. France-Visas shows where to submit, and the application is filled in on that website. The consulate expects proof of resources equivalent to €877.50 per month. Our guide to the student visa application lists the documents, and the one on proving your resources the accepted proofs. Only the consulate decides.
What to do for the 2027 intake
The procedure common to English- and Portuguese-speaking countries, with the list of offices, is in our guide studying in France from English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa.
Staying connected with the diaspora
Those who have already left remain the best source of practical information. On Compatri, the Ugandan diaspora page brings together the communities settled in France city by city, and every 9 October Uganda's Independence Day gathers compatriots. The diaspora mentors answer as volunteers, and the Campus France simulator (in French) places a profile free of charge, as an indication.
Compatri is not a Campus France or government service, and does not replace the official source: only the information from Campus France, the French embassy and France-Visas is binding.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there Campus France in Uganda?
Yes, there is a Campus France office in Kampala, but according to the list updated on 28 September 2026 the country does not fall under the Études en France procedure: there is no platform, no Campus France application fee and no mandatory interview. The office helps you get information and prepare your departure.
How do you study in France from Uganda?
For a first-year bachelor's, file a DAP with the cooperation and cultural action service of the French embassy, from 1 October to 15 December 2026. For a master's, apply on Mon Master, from February to 16 March 2027. For other levels, apply directly to the institution, then request a long-stay study visa.
Where do you apply for a French student visa in Uganda?
At the French consulate responsible for your country of residence. The France-Visas website shows where to submit and is used to fill in the application. The consulate expects proof of resources of €877.50 per month, and it alone decides on the visa.
Do you need an agency to study in France?
No. Campus France works with no intermediary, applications go through the embassy, Mon Master or the institutions, and only a consulate decides on a visa. An agency guaranteeing an admission or a visa for a fee should raise a red flag.