What are the minimum eligibility requirements to study at ALU?

Modified on Fri, 14 Nov at 11:07 AM

Any prospective student must meet ALU's general entry requirements and the program specific requirements.

General Requirements

Above 18. Minor applicants above 16 years old will go through a maturity assessment interview with Student-Life Team.
Completed final National Examinations and graduated with a certificate on an A-level or equivalent.
Applicants with foreign qualifications need to apply for equivalence through Irembo.
- The Equivalence certificate is a requirement for incoming students that presents the Rwandan equivalent of grades obtained in an international exam. It also proves that the equated qualification meets the standards of the Rwanda education system. You should apply for an Equivalence Certificate if you:
  - Have studied in a country outside of Rwanda;
  - If you studied in Rwanda but did not complete your national exam in the REB system (e.g. Cambridge examinations, American Montessori system).
Passed 3 or more A-level subjects
B2 and above English proficiency

ALU Admissions Criteria Per Programme

Below is a comparison of ALU’s previous and updated entry requirements for its three undergraduate programmes, aligned with the new grading scheme and its interpretation.

Programme	Previous Requirement (Pre-2024 Grading)	Updated Requirement (Post-2023/24 Grading)
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership (BEL)	Minimum C average (60–64%) in three Principal Courses (aligned with HEC’s 2PPs requirement)	Candidates must hold an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Rwanda with a minimum overall pass of 50% or an equivalent NESA certificate with a minimum overall pass of 50%.
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSE) – Direct Route	Minimum C (60–64%) in Mathematics or Computer-related subjects	Candidates must hold an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Rwanda with a minimum overall pass of 50% or an equivalent NESA certificate with a minimum overall pass of 50%. In addition, candidates must have a minimum pass of 60% in Mathematics or Computer-related subjects.
BSE – Indirect Route	B (65–69%) in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry with a pass in ALU’s internal Mathematics test	Candidates must hold an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Rwanda with a minimum overall pass of 50% or an equivalent NESA certificate with a minimum overall pass of 50%. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 65% in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry, and a 60% PASS in ALU’s internal Mathematics test.
Bachelor of Science in International Business and Trade (IBT)	Two principal passes at the advanced level- Minimum C (60–64%) in Mathematics at Advanced or O-Level	Candidates must hold an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Rwanda with a minimum overall pass of 50% or an equivalent NESA certificate with a minimum overall pass of 50%. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Mathematics at Advanced or O Level (grade 10 level).
IBT– Indirect Route	There is no indirect route in the current policy	Candidates must hold an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Rwanda with a minimum overall pass of 50% or an equivalent NESA certificate with a minimum overall pass of 50%. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 65% at A-level in program-related subjects such as Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Commerce, etc., and a 60% PASS in ALU’s internal Mathematics test. [difficulty level = O-level Math].

For the Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) program, please find the program specific requirements here.