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Admission requirements at Lincoln University Eswatini vary according to the level, discipline and professional requirements of the programme.
Applicants are expected to satisfy the University’s general admission requirements as well as any additional requirements prescribed for particular programmes.
Applicants seeking admission to certificate-level programmes should normally possess the appropriate secondary-school qualifications or equivalent recognised qualifications.
Specific subject requirements may apply depending on the programme.
Applicants for diploma programmes should normally possess the relevant secondary-school qualification or another recognised qualification that provides an appropriate foundation for diploma-level study.
Where applicable, relevant prior learning, qualifications or professional experience may be considered in accordance with University regulations.
Applicants seeking admission to undergraduate degree programmes are expected to possess an appropriate secondary-school qualification, such as A-Level or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University and applicable regulatory authorities.
Depending on the programme, applicants may be required to have passed specified subjects at the required level.
Certain professional programmes may have additional subject, grade, aptitude, pre-university or other requirements.
Applicants for postgraduate study must possess an appropriate recognised undergraduate qualification.
Admission requirements may vary according to whether the applicant is applying for:
Applicants may also be required to satisfy programme-specific requirements relating to academic performance, professional experience, research preparation or a proposed area of study.
Admission to doctoral programmes is intended for applicants who have demonstrated appropriate advanced academic preparation and research capability.
Applicants are normally expected to hold a relevant recognised master’s-level qualification or equivalent, subject to the University’s doctoral admission regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
Doctoral applicants may be required to submit:
Some programmes require additional admission criteria because of their academic, professional or regulatory nature.
These may include programmes in areas such as:
Applicants should therefore always check the specific admission requirements for their chosen programme before submitting an application.
Lincoln University Eswatini recognises that students may acquire knowledge and competencies through formal education, professional experience, workplace learning and other forms of recognised learning.
Where permitted by University regulations and applicable regulatory requirements, prior learning may be considered for admission, progression or credit recognition.
Applicants seeking consideration under such arrangements may be required to provide appropriate evidence of their prior learning and experience.
LUE may provide admission pathways for mature applicants who do not meet the conventional entry route but possess relevant experience, prior learning or other evidence of preparedness for higher education.
Mature-entry applications will be considered according to the University’s approved admission regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
