Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education (BRIBTE) Mengo was founded by Buganda Kingdom in 1999 with a view to equip students with practical knowledge and skills for employability.
The Institute operates under the Ministry of Education, Buganda Kingdom and is registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), Central Government.
BRIBTE is also licensed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to offer training in Business, Technical and Vocational Studies at both Certificate and Diploma levels.
In addition, the Institute is recognised by the National Examinations Bodies and was awarded examinations centers from the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB), and the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT). Below are the various courses offered at Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education, including the fees structure for the respective courses.
Courses Offered at Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical EducationÂ
| DIPLOMA OFFERED ON SEMESTER BASIS | DURATION | TUITION PER STUDY SESSION | ||
| Entry requirements – At least S.6 (Principal Pass at A-Level & 2 subsidiaries) and/or relevant prior qualification | DAY | EVENING | WEEKEND | |
| Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering (HNDCE) | 2 years | 450,000 | 500,000 | |
| Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (HNDEE) | 2 years | 450,000 | 500,000 | |
| National Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering (NDBCE) | 2 years | 450,000 | 460,000 | 500,000 |
| National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NDME) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NDEE) | 2 years | 450,000 | 460,000 | 500,000 |
| National Diploma in Water Engineering (NDWE) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| National Diploma in Architecture (NDAR) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| National Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design (NDID) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| Diploma in Kindergarten and Infant Studies –In-service (DKIS) | 2 years | 300,000 | ||
| Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCEN) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| Diploma in Computing and Information Systems | 2 years | 450,000 | 460,000 | 500,000 |
| Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) | 2 years | 450,000 | 460,000 | |
| National Diploma in Fashion and Garment Design (NDFD) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| National Diploma in Automobile Engineering (NDAE) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| National Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (NDRA) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| Diploma in Art and Design (DAD) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| Diploma In Cosmetology (DCOS) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| Diploma in Digital Graphic Design (DDGD) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| National Diploma in Business Management (NDBM) | 2 years | 430,000 | 440,000 | 490,000 |
| National Diploma in Accountancy (NDA) | 2 years | 430,000 | 440,000 | 490,000 |
| National Diploma in Secretarial and Office Administration (NDSA) | 2 years | 430,000 | 440,000 | 490,000 |
| National Diploma in Journalism (NDJ) | 2 years | 450,000 | 460,000 | 500,000 |
| National Diploma in Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy (NDCB) | 2 years | 450,000 | ||
| Diploma in Tourism and Management (DTM) | 2 years | 450,000 | 500,000 | |
| Diploma in Hotel and Institutional Catering (DHIC) | 2 years | 450,000 | 500,000 | |
| Diploma in Statistics (DS) | 2 years | 430,000 | ||
| Diploma in Cooperatives and Microfinance Management (DCMM) | 2 years | 430,000 | ||
| CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED ON SEMESTER BASIS | DURATION | TUITION PER STUDY SESSION | ||
| Entry Requirements – At Least S.4 (O-Level) | Day | Evening | Weekend | |
| National Certificate in Accountancy and Finance (NCAF) | 2 years | 330,000 | 380,000 | |
| National Certificate in Business Administration (NCBA) | 2 years | 330,000 | 380,000 | |
| National Certificate in Secretarial and Office Management (NCSOM) | 2 years | 330,000 | 380,000 | |
| National Certificate in Journalism (NCJM) | 2 years | 350,000 | 400,000 | |
| National Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (NCICT) | 2 years | 350,000 | 400,000 | |
| National Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management (NCTHM) | 2 years | 350,000 | 400,000 | |
| National Certificate in Computer Maintenance and Repair (NCCM) | 2 years | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Kindergarten and Infant Studies (CKIS) | 2 years | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Art and Design | 2 years | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Child Care (CCC) | 2 years | 350,000 | ||
| FULL CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED ON TERM BASIS | ||||
| At Least S.4 (O-Level) | ||||
| National Certificate in Electrical Installation Systems (NCES) | 2 years | 300,000 | 350,000 | |
| National Certificate in Automotive Mechanics (NCAM) | 2 years | 300,000 | 350,000 | |
| National Certificate in Building and Construction (NCBC) | 2 years | 300,000 | ||
| National Certificate in Plumbing (NCPL) | 2 years | 300,000 | ||
| National Certificate in Hotel and Institutional Catering (NCHIC) | 2 years | 300,000 | 350,000 | |
| National Certificate in Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy (NCCB) | 2 years | 300,000 | ||
| National Certificate in Fashion and Garment Design (NCFD) | 2 years | 300,000 | ||
| JUNIOR CERTIFICATE COURSE OFFERED ON TERM BASIS | ||||
| Entry Requirements – At least primary seven (PLE) | ||||
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle and Concrete Practice | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| Certificate in Brick Laying and Concrete Practice | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| Certificate in Electrical Installation Practice | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| Certificate in Garment Design and Construction | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| Certificate in Fabric and Interior Design | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| Certificate in Food Preparation and Processing | 3 years | 300,000 | ||
| NON FORMAL TRAINING COURSES ON TERM BASIS | ||||
| Entry Requirements – Not Applicable | ||||
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (MVM) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Plumbing (Practicals) (CPLP) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Brick Laying (CBL) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Electrical Installation (Practical) (CEIP) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Elementary Tailoring (CET) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Specialised Food Production (CSFP) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
| Certificate in Hair Dressing (CHD) | 1 year | 350,000 | ||
FEES STRUCTURE
| A | General fees | Semester basis | Term basis | Frequency |
| Application Fee | 50,000/= | 50,000/= | Once | |
| Tuition Fees | Depends on course chosen | Depends on course chosen | Depends on semester/term | |
| Identity Card | 20,000 | 20,000 | Once | |
| Guild Fee | 15,000 | 15,000 | Once | |
| Rules and Regulations | 5,000 | 5,000 | Once | |
| T-Shirt | 20,000 | 20,000 | Once | |
| Registration Fees | 60,000 | 60,000 | Every Year | |
| National Council For Higher Education (NCHE) | 20,000 (For Only Diploma Courses) | Not Applicable | Every Year | |
| B | Specific Fees | Semester Basis | Term Basis | |
| Development fees | 75,000 | 50,000 | ||
| Accommodation (Optional) | 450,000 | 350,000 | ||
| Examination fees | 80,000 | 80,000 | ||
| BKEIDF | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||
| UBTEB Examination Fees | ||||
| ECD Teachers Examinations (MaK) |
