Faculty of Online Education

Online Students Admission and Registrartion Procedure

1. Admission Requirements for Online Postgraduate Programs

 The program use the following criteria:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college in the country or an equivalent degree from a recognized international institution of higher learning.
  • A grade point average of 2.0, or comparable CGPA for an international applicant, from three or four years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
  • As for the Online Masters of Business Administration (OMBA) program, applicants will be required to get a pass mark/score from the National Graduate Admission Test (NGAT) and University’s Entrance Exam.
  • International students must submit attested English translations of all transcripts; and a letter that attests English language was the medium of instruction for their undergraduate studies.
  • Submission of personal statement describing their work experience and how they feel the MBA will help them in their professional life.
  • Two letters of reference.
  • A copy of each document with 3 passport size photos of the student and their scanned or electronic signature. For international students Higher Education Equivalence Letter from FDRE Education and Training Authority-ETA, with a passport is generally used.
  • Official transcript to be mailed directly to the Office of the Registrar of Unity University in four weeks’ time after admission. Failure to do this shall result in the denial of graduation and any claim for reimbursements.

2. Service Fee Rates:

These service fees must be paid, initially, during application and registration. If that is the case;

  • Applicants who wish to discontinue their admission to the University shall be treated with the deduction 10% of their tuition fee only if their appeal is filed within two weeks after classes begin. If not all fees will not be refunded or reused. Application fees are generally non-refundable even if an application is either rejected or enrollment is cancelled.
  • Installment or monthly payers who fail to settle their fees will accrue a penalty fee of birr 10.00 for every day lapsed.

N.B. The University may be required to change the service fee rates when necessary.

3. Guidelines for New Student Online Registration

    • Student Login:
  • Log in to the University Learning Management System (LMS.uu.edu.et) with the username and password that you use for SMART system.
    • Complete the Student Information:
  • Check and update your personal information details.
    • Upload Documents: (Please note that ALL documents MUST be uploaded in ORIGINAL copy).

SCANNED DOCUMENT GUIDELINES

  • All pages of your original documents must be scanned in color. Photocopied documents are not accepted.
  • Documents must be scanned at the original size.
  • No part or page of the document should be missing.
  • Scanned documents must be in one of the following formats: pdf, jpg, jpeg
    • English Proficiency Certificate (International Student Only)

For international students who want to take online courses virtually from anywhere in the world, you should

  • submit English Proficiency Certificate as an evidence that you are fluent in English and can read, speak, listen and communicate in English speaking environment.
    • Statement by the Applicant:
  • Once you complete your online application, please review  the instructions in the Applicant Statements 

Section for the authenticity of information provided by you; and to abide by the policies, guidelines, rules and regulations of the University.

    • Check, Declare and Submit
  • Check all information and documents before you click on the ‘submit’ button.
    • Track Your Registration Progress
    • Notification Email for Registration Status
  • You will receive a notification email within THREE (3) working days after you have completed the registration process. Your registration number and UU ID will also be issued.
    • Unity University ID (UUID)

UUID is a unique identification (ID) assigned to a user to authenticate a user before accessing the Unity University platform.

  • If you are a former / current / senior student of the University, use your existing UUID and the official email address of the University.
  • If you are the University staff and you currently further your study at Unity, your UUID will be generated automatically and use the official email.
  • If you are a new UU student, your UUID will be generated automatically once your student status is activated by your faculty. A notification letter will be sent to your registered email address (the email address that you have provided with your admission application earlier) after registration. Please check your inbox / spam folder and search for the email.
    • Students’ Online Consent Form:
  • If you agree to make use of the University’s online services, please complete the consent form attached. You will also need to ensure that you reads or understands the statements, before the consent form is signed. Both signed documents should be returned to the University so that an online services account can be created for you.

4. Registration Rules and Procedures:

During registration, students should observe the following registration rules and procedures:

  • A student, whose application for admission to a program is accepted, can be registered according to the academic calendar.
  • The registration slips should be completed and approved by the Registrar.
  • A student shall not be allowed to access to courses (modules and other learning materials) without completing registration formalities.
  • A student must take the pre‐requisite(s) before he/she registers for an advanced course.
  • A student shall pay for the courses listed in the registration slip and, send/upload the cash receipt along with the forms to the respective center/finance office.
  • A student shall complete a registration form. The student must submit the slips to the University registrar office and get the “REGISTERED” approval on them.
  • No credit shall be given for courses for which the student is not registered even if grades have been earned.
  • Registration has to be done every semester.
  • A candidate may be admitted to a program at any time in the year, but shall normally enroll for his/her formal studies at the beginning of the semester following his/her admission.
    • Late registration

There is usually a one (or two) day registration period after the regular registration closes during the regular, evening or Kiremt semester. This time is primarily meant to complete oversights during the registration time. Late registration may be subject to a penalty fee. The steps followed are similar to those identified in the Registration section above.

  • Add and Drop

Add and drop is an action of registering for modules/courses or dropping those modules/courses the student registered for during the normal registration time. It is, therefore, an opportunity given to the student to correct any oversight during the normal registration period. However, such possibilities have to be explored in consultation with and permission by the academic advisor of the student. Add and drops are done on a form prepared for the purpose and the form should be available the University portal system and/or platform. The date of add/drop should be completed within three weeks from the date of registration. The specific dates for each term should be indicated in the academic calendar.