List of universities in Uganda

This is a list of universities in Uganda.

Private universities

List of private universities in Uganda
Rank	Abbreviation	Name of university	Location	Established
1	RIU	Rwenzori International University	Kasese	2022^[1]
2	AfRU	Africa Renewal University	Buloba	2013^[2]
3	ARU	African Rural University	Kagadi	2017
4	ISBAT	ISBAT University	Kampala	2005^[3]
5	AKU	Aga Khan University	Kampala	2001^[4]
6	ASU	All Saints University	Lira	2008^[5]
7	AWU	Ankole Western University	Kabwohe	2005^[6]
8	BSU	Bishop Stuart University	Mbarara	2003^[7]
9	BMU	Bugema University	Bugema	1997^[8]
10	CUU	Cavendish University Uganda	Kampala	2008^[9]
11	GLRU	Great Lakes Regional University	Kanungu	2009^[10]
12	CIU	Clarke International University	Muyenga	2008^[11]
13	IUEA	International University of East Africa	Kansanga	2011^[12]
14	IUIU	Islamic University in Uganda	Mbale	1988^[13]
15	KIU	Kampala International University	Kansanga	2001^[14]
16	KU	Kampala University	Ggaba	2005^[15]
17	KUMU	Kumi University	Kumi	1996^[16]
18	LIU	LivingStone International University	Budaka	2011^[17]
19	MRU	Muteesa I Royal University	Masaka	2007^[18]
20	NDU	Ndejje University	Ndejje	1992^[19]
21	NIU	Nexus International University (formerly VUU)^[20]	Kampala	2012
22	NKU	Nkumba University	Nkumba	1999^[21]
23	NSU	Nsaka University	Jinja	2013^[22]
24	KCU	King Ceaser University^[23](formerly St. Augustine International University)	Kampala	2012^[24]
25	SLAU	St. Lawrence University	Mengo	2006^[25]
26	SIU	Stafford University Uganda	Kisugu	2015.^[26]
27	UCU	Uganda Christian University	Mukono	1997^[27]
28	UMU	Uganda Martyrs University	Nkozi	1993^[28]
29	UNIK	University of Kisubi^[29]	Kisubi	2004^[30]
30	UPU	Uganda Pentecostal University	Fort Portal	2005^[31]
31	USHG	University of the Sacred Heart Gulu	Gulu	2016^[32]
32	UTAMU	Uganda Technology and Management University	Kampala	2012^[33]
33	VU	Victoria University Uganda	Kampala	2011^[34]
34	IU	Ibanda University	Ibanda	2014^[35]
35	LKU	Limkokwing University of Creative Technology	Namataba	2019^[36]^[37]
36	ABU	African Bible University	Lubowa	2005^[38]
37	MIU	Metropolitan International University	Kisoro	2013
38	ROU	Royal Open University	Kampala	2015^{[citation needed]}
39	AKU	Aga Khan University, Kampala	Kampala	2025^[39]

Public universities

List of public universities In Uganda
Rank	Abbreviation	Name of university	Location	Established
1	BUS	Busitema University	Busitema	2007^[40]
2	GU	Gulu University	Gulu	2004^[41]
3	KABU	Kabale University	Kabale	2001^[42]^[43]
4	KYU	Kyambogo University	Kyambogo	2003^[44]
5	LU	Lira University	Lira	2012^[43]^[45]
6	MUK	Makerere University	Makerere	1922^[46]
7	MUBS	Makerere University Business School	Nakawa	1997^[47]
8	MUST	Mbarara University of Science and Technology	Mbarara	1989^[48]
9	MU	Muni University	Arua	2014^[49]
10	SUN	Soroti University	Soroti	2015^[43]^[50]
11	UMI	Uganda Management Institute	Kampala	1968^[51]
12	MMU	Mountains of the Moon University	Fort Portal	2005^[52]

13. BU. Busoga University. Iganga

Military universities

List of Ugandan military universities
Rank	Abbreviation	Name of institution	Location	Established
1	UMEC	Uganda Military Engineering College	Lugazi	2007
2	UMA	Uganda Military Academy	Kabamba	2010
3	USCSC	Uganda Senior Command and Staff College	Kimaka	2010
4	UJCSC	Uganda Junior Staff College	Jinja	2010
5	NDCU	National Defence College, Uganda	Njeru	2022^[53]

Other degree-awarding institutions

Other accredited degree-awarding institutions
Rank	Abbreviation	Name of institution	Location	Established
1	KPI	Kigumba Petroleum Institute	Kigumba	2009^[54]
2	IAIT	India Africa Institute of Trade	Kampala	2011^[55]^[56]
3	IPSK	Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala	Muyenga	2013

References

^ Kasese Guide Radio (17 August 2022). "Hon. Kabbyanga has commissioned Rwenzori International University, the first private University in Kasese District". Kasese Guide Radio (100.5FM). Kasese, Uganda. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
^ "On 20 December 2013, Africa Renewal University Received A Provisional License As A Private University". Africa Renewal University. 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Businge, Conan (14 August 2017). "ISBAT Offers 200 Scholarships To Students". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
^ "Aga Khan on his vision for Uganda's healthcare". Daily Monitor. Kampala. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Okino, Patrick (3 May 2010). "Council certifies courses at All saints university". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Muhwezi, Wilber (16 December 2012). "Ankole university starts Shs 3bn science block". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
^ Mukombozi, Rajab (31 October 2014). "Govt gives Bishop Stuart University charter". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Kiiza, Venenscias (4 November 2014). "Bugema University Graduates Urged To Start Private Projects". Red Pepper. Uganda. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Musinguzi, John (18 December 2011). "Cavendish University: Delivering British education with local touch". The Observer. Uganda. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ "Private Tertiary Institutions". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Archived from the original on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
^ "Nursing Courses Offered At International Health Sciences University". Uganda Campus Times. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Magara, Darious (18 October 2010). "New university set up at former Didi's World". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ "Sokoto earmarks N800m to sponsor 420 students to Islamic University of Uganda". Vanguard. Nigeria. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ "Kampala International University Awards 2985 Graduates". Uganda Campus Times. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Mutambo, Aggrey (18 May 2014). "Hassan Joho Degree Is Genuine, Says Kampala University Vice Chancellor". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
^ Otim, Richard (17 February 2015). "Kumi Lecturers Strike Over Pay". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Wanzusi, Joseph (17 March 2013). "LivingStone International University". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Echwalu, Edward (15 November 2009). "Muteesa University Welcomes 1,100 Freshers". The Observer. Kampala. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
^ Kiwanuka, Frederick (22 October 2013). "1,900 Graduate From Ndejje". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Deirdre Carabine (15 August 2017). "Virtual University of Uganda". The Conversation. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
^ "Court Halts Suspension of Striking Nkumba University Students". The Observer. Uganda. 1 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ "Nsaka University Is Accredited By The Uganda National Council for Higher Education". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. 4 April 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ "King Ceasor University – Wealth Multiplication". Retrieved 2021-03-20.
^ "St. Augustine International University". New Vision. Kampala. 4 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ "Profile: What Makes St. Lawrence University Tick". Red Pepper. Uganda. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ "Stafford University Uganda to be launched This June". Red Pepper. Mukono. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
^ Akumu, Patience (24 October 2010). "Morality versus Law: Dilemma of Pregnant School Girls". The Observer. Uganda. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Ssenkabirwa, Al-Mahdi (17 December 2014). "Nkozi University Cleared To Teach Monitoring And Evaluation Course". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ SSenkabirwa, Al-Mahdi (30 October 2014). "Kisubi Brothers University set to obtain autonomy". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
^ Mazinga, Mathias (5 November 2015). "Brothers of Christian Instruction launch University". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
^ Abooki, Rubanga (9 July 2008). "Uganda Pentecostal University Students Allowed to Study Bar Course at LDC". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ Kitara, Jackson (16 November 2016). "University of Sacred Heart Gulu to open next year with two bachelor degree programs". Gulu: Kitara Jackson Wordpress. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
^ Kiyaga, Abdu (7 September 2012). "Baryamureeba Starts Own University". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Ninsiima, Racheal (7 January 2014). "Uganda: Victoria University Courses Approved". The Observer. Uganda. Retrieved 26 March 2015 – via AllAfrica.com.
^ Mucunguzi, Lawrence (14 October 2017). "Baryamureeba Appointed First Chancellor of Ibanda University". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
^ Opio, Alfred (14 April 2014). "Malaysians to Open University in Namataba". Kampala: Chimp Reports. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
^ Mukhaye, Damali (5 December 2018). "Malaysian varsity takes over Ugandan institute". Daily Monitor. Kampala.
^ Womakuyu, Frederick (13 April 2010). "Uganda: African Bible Varsity Helps The Needy". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015 – via AllAfrica.com.
^ Damali Mukhaye (28 April 2024). "Aga Khan University Set To Open In 2025". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
^ Anguyo, Innocent (5 June 2014). "Busitema University Calls for Private Admissions". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Ocungi, Julius (20 January 2015). "Gulu University Gets New Chancellor". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Muhereza, Robert (27 October 2014). "Kabale University Gets National Council Charter". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 27 March 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c Okello, Dickens (26 June 2015). "Lira, Kabale, Soroti now Public Universities". Kampala: Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
^ Monitor Reporter (14 January 2015). "Thousands To Graduate At Kyambogo University Today". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Okino, Patrick (1 June 2012). "Lira University Opens In August". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
^ Atuhaire, Patience (11 February 2015). "Makerere University: Uganda Investigates 'Degree Fraud'". BBC News. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Mukasa, Henry (28 July 2011). "MUBS To Become Independent". New Vision. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Sandahl, Johanna (13 January 2015). "Collaboration Between Lund University And Mbarara University for Science And Technology 2001-2014". Lund University School of Medicine. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Aluma, Clement (19 November 2014). "200 Muni University Pioneer Students Formally Initiated". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Ojore, Godfrey (8 September 2012). "Soroti University Leaders Named". New Vision. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Badagawa, Philimon (1 December 2013). "Certificate Courses At Uganda Management Institute (UMI)". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
^ "Government Officially Takes Over Mountains of the Moon University". ChimpReports. 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
^ Nicholas Agaba (31 January 2022). "Develop Capacity to Deal with Strategic Defence Issues Affecting the Region, Museveni Says to Army Leaders". The Kampala Post. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
^ Observer Media Limited (9 July 2014). "Kigumba Petroleum Institute To Introduce Five New Oil Courses". The Observer (Uganda). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Wafula, Walter (15 June 2011). "Uganda set to get $20 million trade institute". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ Garg, Swati (21 June 2011). "India to establish foreign trade institute in Uganda". Business Standard (India). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

External links

[RIUR-1] Kasese Guide Radio (17 August 2022). "Hon. Kabbyanga has commissioned Rwenzori International University, the first private University in Kasese District". Kasese Guide Radio (100.5FM). Kasese, Uganda. Retrieved 11 October 2022.

[2] "On 20 December 2013, Africa Renewal University Received A Provisional License As A Private University". Africa Renewal University. 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[3] Businge, Conan (14 August 2017). "ISBAT Offers 200 Scholarships To Students". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 2 May 2019.

[4] "Aga Khan on his vision for Uganda's healthcare". Daily Monitor. Kampala. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[5] Okino, Patrick (3 May 2010). "Council certifies courses at All saints university". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[6] Muhwezi, Wilber (16 December 2012). "Ankole university starts Shs 3bn science block". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 7 February 2018.

[7] Mukombozi, Rajab (31 October 2014). "Govt gives Bishop Stuart University charter". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[8] Kiiza, Venenscias (4 November 2014). "Bugema University Graduates Urged To Start Private Projects". Red Pepper. Uganda. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[9] Musinguzi, John (18 December 2011). "Cavendish University: Delivering British education with local touch". The Observer. Uganda. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[10] "Private Tertiary Institutions". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Archived from the original on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.

[11] "Nursing Courses Offered At International Health Sciences University". Uganda Campus Times. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[12] Magara, Darious (18 October 2010). "New university set up at former Didi's World". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[13] "Sokoto earmarks N800m to sponsor 420 students to Islamic University of Uganda". Vanguard. Nigeria. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[14] "Kampala International University Awards 2985 Graduates". Uganda Campus Times. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[15] Mutambo, Aggrey (18 May 2014). "Hassan Joho Degree Is Genuine, Says Kampala University Vice Chancellor". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 27 May 2015.

[16] Otim, Richard (17 February 2015). "Kumi Lecturers Strike Over Pay". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[17] Wanzusi, Joseph (17 March 2013). "LivingStone International University". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[18] Echwalu, Edward (15 November 2009). "Muteesa University Welcomes 1,100 Freshers". The Observer. Kampala. Retrieved 15 October 2017.

[19] Kiwanuka, Frederick (22 October 2013). "1,900 Graduate From Ndejje". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[20] Deirdre Carabine (15 August 2017). "Virtual University of Uganda". The Conversation. Retrieved 15 August 2017.

[21] "Court Halts Suspension of Striking Nkumba University Students". The Observer. Uganda. 1 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[22] "Nsaka University Is Accredited By The Uganda National Council for Higher Education". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. 4 April 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[23] "King Ceasor University – Wealth Multiplication". Retrieved 2021-03-20.

[24] "St. Augustine International University". New Vision. Kampala. 4 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[25] "Profile: What Makes St. Lawrence University Tick". Red Pepper. Uganda. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[26] "Stafford University Uganda to be launched This June". Red Pepper. Mukono. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2018.

[27] Akumu, Patience (24 October 2010). "Morality versus Law: Dilemma of Pregnant School Girls". The Observer. Uganda. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[28] Ssenkabirwa, Al-Mahdi (17 December 2014). "Nkozi University Cleared To Teach Monitoring And Evaluation Course". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[29] SSenkabirwa, Al-Mahdi (30 October 2014). "Kisubi Brothers University set to obtain autonomy". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 29 April 2016.

[30] Mazinga, Mathias (5 November 2015). "Brothers of Christian Instruction launch University". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 29 April 2016.

[31] Abooki, Rubanga (9 July 2008). "Uganda Pentecostal University Students Allowed to Study Bar Course at LDC". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[32] Kitara, Jackson (16 November 2016). "University of Sacred Heart Gulu to open next year with two bachelor degree programs". Gulu: Kitara Jackson Wordpress. Retrieved 7 December 2017.

[33] Kiyaga, Abdu (7 September 2012). "Baryamureeba Starts Own University". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[34] Ninsiima, Racheal (7 January 2014). "Uganda: Victoria University Courses Approved". The Observer. Uganda. Retrieved 26 March 2015 – via AllAfrica.com.

[35] Mucunguzi, Lawrence (14 October 2017). "Baryamureeba Appointed First Chancellor of Ibanda University". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 15 October 2017.

[36] Opio, Alfred (14 April 2014). "Malaysians to Open University in Namataba". Kampala: Chimp Reports. Retrieved 5 December 2018.

[37] Mukhaye, Damali (5 December 2018). "Malaysian varsity takes over Ugandan institute". Daily Monitor. Kampala.

[38] Womakuyu, Frederick (13 April 2010). "Uganda: African Bible Varsity Helps The Needy". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015 – via AllAfrica.com.

[39] Damali Mukhaye (28 April 2024). "Aga Khan University Set To Open In 2025". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 23 July 2024.

[40] Anguyo, Innocent (5 June 2014). "Busitema University Calls for Private Admissions". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[41] Ocungi, Julius (20 January 2015). "Gulu University Gets New Chancellor". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[42] Muhereza, Robert (27 October 2014). "Kabale University Gets National Council Charter". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 27 March 2015.

[LKS-43] Okello, Dickens (26 June 2015). "Lira, Kabale, Soroti now Public Universities". Kampala: Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 29 January 2016.

[44] Monitor Reporter (14 January 2015). "Thousands To Graduate At Kyambogo University Today". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[Open-45] Okino, Patrick (1 June 2012). "Lira University Opens In August". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 29 January 2016.

[46] Atuhaire, Patience (11 February 2015). "Makerere University: Uganda Investigates 'Degree Fraud'". BBC News. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[47] Mukasa, Henry (28 July 2011). "MUBS To Become Independent". New Vision. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[48] Sandahl, Johanna (13 January 2015). "Collaboration Between Lund University And Mbarara University for Science And Technology 2001-2014". Lund University School of Medicine. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[49] Aluma, Clement (19 November 2014). "200 Muni University Pioneer Students Formally Initiated". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[50] Ojore, Godfrey (8 September 2012). "Soroti University Leaders Named". New Vision. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[51] Badagawa, Philimon (1 December 2013). "Certificate Courses At Uganda Management Institute (UMI)". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 7 February 2018.

[52] "Government Officially Takes Over Mountains of the Moon University". ChimpReports. 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-02-13.

[53] Nicholas Agaba (31 January 2022). "Develop Capacity to Deal with Strategic Defence Issues Affecting the Region, Museveni Says to Army Leaders". The Kampala Post. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 11 October 2022.

[54] Observer Media Limited (9 July 2014). "Kigumba Petroleum Institute To Introduce Five New Oil Courses". The Observer (Uganda). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[55] Wafula, Walter (15 June 2011). "Uganda set to get $20 million trade institute". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[56] Garg, Swati (21 June 2011). "India to establish foreign trade institute in Uganda". Business Standard (India). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

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