NUL runs one academic year for both undergraduate and graduate studies. There are
two semesters in one academic year. This applies to both full and part-time
programmes. Examinations are normally written in December, May and
supplementary examinations in July.
2.6 Payment of Fees and Registration
Payment of fees at NUL is governed by the university financial regulations and
policies. ADM 4.01 stipulates that fees are payable in full, on or before the beginning
of the [given] academic year’s registration. Financial clearance is a pre-condition for
academic registration. Thus, no student will be allowed to register for studies, admitted
to residence or be allowed to attend classes until the University shall have received
proof of required payment of fees. Fees for any one academic term (of the two
semesters) must be paid in full or in instalments approved by the University
Management before the beginning of the term:
Payment of fees shall be made directly to the NUL Standard Lesotho Bank Account
No. 9080000439467and proof of payment must be presented to the relevant section
of Finance and Administration for financial clearance and to the relevant faculty for
academic registration.
Accommodation in Halls of Residence during vacation
During short vacations, students who live a long way from home may apply to remain
in the Halls of Residence. Students will not normally be allowed to remain during long
vacations. Students who are writing supplementary examinations may be allowed into
residence one (1) week before the examinations. Any such stay in residence will be
charged at M100.00 per day.
2.8 Surcharge for damage or loss of University property
Students who damage or loose University property or equipment including Library
books or periodicals will be charged with the cost of repair or replacement.
2.9 Study Permit and Visa Requirements
Assistance with application for and inquiries regarding procedures for study permit and
visa requirements can be sought from the International Students Office of the Dean of
Students Affairs.
2.10 Students’ Loan Bursaries
The University does not run any bursary scheme for students. The majority of local
students are sponsored by the Government of Lesotho through a loan bursary scheme
administered by the National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS).
Since 2010, NMDS shifted away from sponsoring every admissible student in favour
of a quota-based system. The University follows faculty-specific criteria to allocate the
given quota. Students without a bursary are admitted on a self-sponsoring basis and
they become personally responsible for payment of all mandatory fees.
Regardless of whether a student is sponsored or self-sponsoring, the
responsibility to pay all mandatory fees lies with such a student.
National University of Lesotho 2021 Academic Year Prospectus
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021/2022 (printable version)