Technology training provider Aptech has officially relaunched operations in Uganda, with a renewed focus on equipping young people with practical digital skills and offering pathways to international degree programs.
The relaunch, spearheaded by Professor Samuel Sejjaaka under Mat Abacus in partnership with Aptech International, marks the brand’s return after a three-year absence from the Ugandan market. The new center is strategically located at Plot 1, Second Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, providing a modern hub for technical excellence.
Aptech previously operated in Uganda from 2001 until 2021. Its return comes amid rising demand for employment-oriented skills as Uganda continues to grapple with youth unemployment and a rapidly evolving digital economy.
“We are providing an opportunity for Ugandans to acquire practical, hands-on training that is relevant to the employment market,” Sejjaaka said at the launch.
The curriculum focuses on three key pillars:
- Computer Education: Including software engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- Hardware and Networking: Building the backbone of digital infrastructure.
- Multimedia Production: Such as animation and digital content creation.
Sejjaaka emphasized that the model is designed to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping learners with immediately usable skills, including opportunities for remote work. “With the world now interconnected, young people can work remotely for international clients without leaving Uganda,” he said.
In a move aimed at widening access, Aptech has eased entry requirements, allowing students with basic literacy and numeracy skills to enroll—a shift intended to open opportunities for those excluded from traditional university pathways.
To celebrate the relaunch and reward academic excellence, Aptech announced a significant financial commitment to student success. According to Seetam Thakuri, Assistant Vice President at Aptech Worldwide, the program is awarding scholarships worth around £15,000 to two outstanding students.
These scholarships, offered in partnership with Middlesex University, will support students transitioning from diploma-level training in Uganda into degree programs overseas.
“We are giving students a global opportunity. Those who excel will benefit from these substantial scholarships to continue their education internationally,” Thakuri said. Under this credit-transfer model, students complete two years of training at the Kampala campus before transferring to partner universities in the United Kingdom, Dubai, or Mauritius to finalize their degrees.
With thousands of graduates entering Uganda’s job market each year, many lack the technical expertise required by employers. Aptech aims to solve this mismatch by focusing on skills that translate directly into high-value careers in the global digital economy.