BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Welfare
Weather considerations
Average cost/expenses a day
Dress code:
Culturally appropriate, Keep It Simple and Smart
Light weight clothes with a warm cover up for the evenings are advised.
Wear light makeup and few body pins. Nose rings are not accepted during official visits.
Crazy haircuts and hair styles for women
If you possess tattoos, please wear clothes that cover up the tattoos as these are not culturally acceptable.
Do’ & Don’ts On wards:
Dos
Don’ts
Extra items you may carry
Book and pen to take some notes
A box of disposable gloves for medical students
An umbrella, A rain coat considering the unexpected weather changes
Mosquito nets
Portable flat iron
Long sleeved tops for the evenings to protect against mosquitoes
For clinical students, medical equipment for use on wards such as stethoscopes, Blood pressure machines, thermometers.
Note:
How to keep safe your items,
Label your medical equipment.
Keep note of the people with whom you share your equipment so as not to lose them on ward.
Disclaimer: The University will not be held accountable for your lost property.
Code of conduct
During your stay, you are expected:
Visa and students support
Visas and immigration information
Visa requirements: Travelling to Uganda https://visas.immigration.go.ug please visit the website for details on how you may apply for a visa for your stay in Uganda
Details on payment and nationalities exempt from paying Visa fees for entry into Uganda.
http://immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes
Note: Your passports’ expiry date should not be shorter than the period of your stay at the University.