Transparent, affordable TVET education in Mukono. Calculate your exact termly tuition, review entry criteria, explore boarding provisions, and apply online today.
CAVI operates two main academic intakes per calendar year: January to March and August to September. Early registration is encouraged, and applications are accepted year-round.
Early-year enrollment window for National Certificate, Junior Polytechnic (PLE leavers), and modular vocational trades.
Mid-year enrollment window for all certified trades, modular practical programs, and evening/weekend students.
National Certificate requires UCE (S.4 / O-Level). Junior Polytechnic requires PLE (P.7). Modular requires any previous school report.
Pay 50,000/= admission fee at the institute bursar's office upon reporting and receive your official admission receipt.
Bring photocopy of pass slip/certificate, birth certificate or National ID, 8 passport photos, and reporting stationery.
Official TVET tuition schedule. Operating on a 3-term annual academic calendar (~13 weeks per term).
Official tuition schedule for Day and Boarding scholars across Business and Technical disciplines:
Payable upon initial admission. Practical overalls and uniforms ensure workshop safety.
| Item / Requirement | Frequency | Cost (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| Application & Admission Form | One-Time | 50,000 /= |
| Student Identity Card | One-Time | 20,000 /= |
| Official CAVI T-Shirt | One-Time | 30,000 /= |
| Institute Uniform | One-Time | 70,000 /= |
| Workshop Overall / Protective Coat | One-Time | 50,000 /= |
| Catering Apron (Catering students only) | One-Time | 15,000 /= |
| Catering Chef Cap (Catering students only) | One-Time | 5,000 /= |
Government program operating on 3 terms a year (~13 weeks each).
| Item Description | Frequency | Cost (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| Guild Fee (Student Leadership & Welfare) | Per Term | 5,000 /= |
| Day Scholar Tuition (Standard Courses) | Per Term | 450,000 /= |
| Day Scholar Tuition (Technical Heavy Workshop Courses) | Per Term | 500,000 /= |
| Campus Lunch (Optional for Day Scholars) | Per Term | 100,000 /= |
| Boarding Hostel Accommodation & Utilities | Per Term | 450,000 /= |