Disease prevention programs may allow students the opportunity to develop exceptional research skills by studying preventative medicine. These highly sought-after skills can help open up future job prospects in the medical field after the completion of the program.

Uganda's education system has the most rigorous academic and educational standards in East Africa. An increasing number of students from the West are choosing in many of the universities in Uganda.Foreign students are attracted to studying in Uganda because the country is considered relatively safe and stable compared to other countries in Africa.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.