Kabedopong centre is a centre located on the Gulu-Patiko road, a kilometer away from the city centre. The security situation is calm. Suitably equipped accommodations are provided by private hostel owners. The majority of our students 6 out of 10 reside at the hostels; these hostels are wholesomely paid per semester. There are also houses like single room available for rent at affordable rate and are paid monthly. General accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose shared hostel room, shared outside rental, private hostel room and outside rental unit. Prices can vary from around UGX 150000 to UGX 300000 per semester. These prices do not include cost for feeding. However, there is access to cooking spaces in most of these hostels and at the same time there are many small restaurants in and around Kabedopong center which serve foods at affordable/student rates. Kabedopong residents are majorly serves by three different markets (namely Kabedopong, Laliya and Gulu main market), there are also Olailong and Ceroleno markets and all these markets has basic and affordable foodstuff.

Basic health services are available for common illnesses like malaria, flu, etc. The eastern campus has a privately run health unit and Bardege Health Centre III which is just 50 meters away from our major hostel are also there to support but students can travel to Gulu Regional Referal Hospital or Lacor Hospital located 1km and 4km away respectively for more serious medical attention.

Most roads around Gulu city are well tarmacked & neat and there is a variety of public transportation which includes taxi and bodaboda to connect you to most location within the city. Bodaboda from any of our campus to and from city centre should be at UGX1000-UGX2000 depending on the boda, but you need to ask the bodaboda man of the price before jumping on it to avoid unnecessary clashes.

There are many banks available here in Gulu city – Post bank, Centenary bank, Stanbic bank, KCB Bank, DFCU bank, Housing Finance bank, Equity bank, Bank of Africa, UBA bank and Absa bank. There are also Finca and Pride micro-finance. Most of these banks are 1 or 2km away from our campuses with banking agents in almost every area.

You have probably seen the news of how the cost of living is impacting people across the country. It may appear that there is little that can be done about this on an individual level but there are many opportunities to reduce cost and take advantage of skills and experiences your fellow students have in managing their own funds and perhaps discounts buying that can help you get the most for your money. Managing your money is something you get used to over time. You get used to having to live on a budget and because everyone around you is doing the same you can help each other.

1. Pick-Up
The Student Guild will be able to organize your pick-up the moment you arrived at the bus-park and convey you directly to the institution or to the accommodation you chose. Or even arrange your transport from your home town. At African Institute, we understand that leaving your homeland and stepping into a new place can be very intimidating as it clouds your mind with fear.
2. Accommodation
Wherever you choose to live, your accommodation is a very important part of your life as a student. The Student Guild, welfare department supports students with a wide range of accommodation issues including sorting out the issue of tenancy agreement, tenancy deposits, arranging for privately rented accommodation, safety in your home, ending your tenancy and moving out. The team can also help if you are having problems with the property, your landlord or your housemates. Please note that Student Guild cannot help students find specific accommodation but they do have useful information on who to contact, where to look and things to consider before signing your tenancy agreement.

Join a multicultural community of many tribes from more than 20 districts as per now. African Institute of Applied Science is a true testimony of an equal opportunity institution that welcomes and support students from any region and tribe. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender and tribe as well as building an inclusive community where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed and valued. We expect members of our community to treat everyone with respect, not to engage in any form of discrimination directed toward a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Therefore when you choose African Institute, you will live at the heart of a supportive community. We provide a safe, secure place to live, relax and socialize while you chase your career goal with us.