Are there any program eligibility requirements?

Modified on Fri, 14 Nov at 11:13 AM

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].