Kabale University

Public university in Uganda

Kabale University

Motto| Knowledge is the Future
Type| Public
Established| 2001; 24 years ago (2001)[1]
Accreditation| National Council for Higher Education
Chancellor| Mondo Kagonyera[2]
Vice-Chancellor| Joy Kwesiga[3]

Administrative staff

| 400+ (2022)
Students| 6,661 (2024)[4]
Address|

Plot 364 Block 3 Kikungiri Hill, Kabale Municipality Kabale – Kigali Highway, Kabale, Uganda

Kabale

Uganda

01°16′20″S 29°59′18″E﻿ / ﻿1.27222°S 29.98833°E﻿ / -1.27222; 29.98833
Campus| Urban
Website| Homepage

Location in Uganda

Mukombe Library, the first and oldest Library of Kabale University

Kabale University (KAB) is a public university in Kabale Municipality, Uganda.

## Location

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The main campus of KAB is located on Kikungiri Hill, in Kabale Municipality, on 52 hectares (130 acres) of land donated by the Kabale District Administration. This location is 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the Kabale-Katuna/Gatuna Road, approximately 409 kilometres (254 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[5] The coordinates of KAB are 1°16'20.0"S, 29°59'18.0"E (Latitude:-1.272215; Longitude:29.988321).[6]

## History

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Kabale University (KAB) was established as a private institution in 2002 by stakeholders in the Kigezi sub-region.[7] The major objective of KAB is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Kigezi, Uganda, East Africa, Eastern Africa, and Africa through accessible training, research, and decentralized service delivery, using participatory and inclusive approaches and methodologies.[8] KAB received accreditation from the Uganda National Council for Higher Education in 2005.[9][10]

A group photo of kabale University YouthMappers club students after day 2 of the Participatory GIS series.

As of 2015, Kabale University became a Public University, fully owned and governed by the Government of the republic of Uganda,[8] the government of Uganda took over the private university, making it the first private University to be converted to public in the history of Uganda.

## Academics

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The university is organised into the following academic units:[11]

* School of Medicine[12]
* Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Archived 2024-03-02 at the Wayback Machine[13]
* Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science[14]
* Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art[15]
* Faculty of Education[16]
* Faculty of Science[17]
* Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences[18]
* Faculty of Agriculture and environmental Sciences[19]
* Institute of Languages[20]
* Institute of Tourism and Hospitality
* Faculty of Law

### Diploma programs

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The diploma courses offered by the university include some of the following.[21]

* Diploma in Computer Science
* Diploma in Information Technology
* Diploma in Education (Primary Education)
* Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
* Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration
* Diploma in Business Administration and Management
* Diploma in Records Management
* Diploma in Medical Records Management
* Diploma in Public Administration and Management
* Diploma in Health Management
* Diploma in French
* Diploma in Swahili
* Diploma in Counseling
* Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
* Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
* Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
* Postgraduate Diploma in Education

### Undergraduate degree programs

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The following are some of the undergraduate courses on offer at the university.[21]

* Bachelor of Arts in Education
* Bachelor of Education
* Bachelor of Arts in Economics
* Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration
* Bachelor of Business Administration
* Bachelor of Public Administration and Management
* Bachelor of Library and Information Science
* Bachelor of Computer Science
* Bachelor of Information Technology
* Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management
* Bachelor of Tourism Management
* Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
* Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
* Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences
* Bachelor of Agribusiness
* Bachelor of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine
* Bachelor of Building & Civil Engineering
* Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
* Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (through Kabale University School of Medicine).[22]

### Postgraduate degree programs

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The following are some of the postgraduate courses that Kabale University offers.[21][23][24]

* Master of Arts in Educational Management
* Master of Business Administration
* Master of Arts in Development Studies
* Masters in Public Administration & Management
* Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
* Master of Information Science
* Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources
* Master of Monitoring and Evaluation
* Master of Public Health
* Master of Educational Psychology
* Master of Institutional Governance and Leadership.

### Doctoral Degrees(PhDs)

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* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Research)[25]
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Management (By Research)[26]
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Management (By Coursework and Thesis)[27]
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Coursework and Research)[28]
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education[29]

### Short Courses

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* Higher Education Bridging Certificate
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

## See also

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* Education in Uganda
* List of universities in Uganda
* List of university leaders in Uganda
* List of Business Schools in Uganda

## References

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1. ^ Kushaba, Anthony (25 February 2013). "Kanyeihamba Vows To Block Government Takeover of Kabale University". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 7 September 2014.
2. ^ Muhereza, Robert (3 May 2016). "Museveni appoints Prof Kagonyera as Kabale university chancellor". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
3. ^ Aanyu, Rehema (15 October 2009). "Women Are Not Extensions of Men - Professor Kwesiga". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
4. ^ Robert Muhereza (8 July 2024). "Kabale University Cries Out For More Funds". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
5. ^ "Distance between Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Kabale University, Kabale, Western Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
6. ^ "Location of Kabale University" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
7. ^ CTU (8 June 2015). "Undergraduate courses offered at Kabale University". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda (CTU). Retrieved 29 January 2016.
8. ^ a b Kushaba, Anthony (22 March 2012). "Museveni Endorses Take over of Kabale University". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
9. ^ NCHE. "Uganda National Council for Higher Education: Private Universities". National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
10. ^ Ronald, Tamale (May 22, 2020). "Profile of Kabale University". Education News Uganda. Retrieved May 25, 2020.[permanent dead link]
11. ^ Kabale University (21 January 2018). "The Academic Units of Kabale University". Kabale: Kabale University. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
12. ^ "Kabale University School of Medicine (KABSOM)". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
13. ^ "Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences". Kabale University. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
14. ^ "Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
15. ^ "Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
16. ^ "Faculty of Education". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
17. ^ "Faculty of Science". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
18. ^ "Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
19. ^ "Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
20. ^ "Institute of Language Studies". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
21. ^ a b c Kabale University (21 January 2018). "Kabale University: Academic Units - Short Courses". Kabale University. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
22. ^ Zam Zam Nakityo (5 June 2015). "Kabale University to offer new courses in Medicine". Campus Times Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
23. ^ "Postgraduate Programmes". Kabale University. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
24. ^ "Kabale University Launches First PhD Programs". ChimpReports. 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
25. ^ "Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Research)". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
26. ^ "Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Management (By Research)". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
27. ^ "Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Management (By Coursework and Research)". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
28. ^ "Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Coursework and Research)". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
29. ^ "Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) in Education". Kabale University. Retrieved 2022-08-21.

## External links

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* Kabale University Homepage
* Kabale University - elearning[1]
* Kabale University Library
* 10 Weird Facts About Kabale University Students

Authority control databases |

* ISNI

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Kabale District

Capital: Kabale

Counties and
sub-counties|

* Ndorwa County

Towns and villages|

* Kabale
* Katuna
* Bugongi

Banking|

* Absa Bank Uganda Limited
* Centenary Bank
* DFCU Bank
* Equity Bank Uganda Limited
* Guaranty Trust Bank
* KCB Bank Uganda Limited
* PostBank Uganda
* Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
* Pride Microfinance Limited

Energy|

* Muvumbe Power Station

Transport|

* Kabale Airport
* Katuna–Muko Road
* Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi Road
* Kabale–Kisoro–Bunagana Road
* Mbarara–Ntungamo–Kabale–Katuna Road

Health|

* Kabale Regional Referral Hospital
* Rugarama Hospital

Notable landmarks|

* Lake Bunyonyi
* Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale

Education|

* Kabale University
* Kigezi High School
* Kigezi College Butobere
* Kabale University School of Medicine

Notable people|

* Amos Nzeyi
* Charles Mbire
* Ruhakana Rugunda
* Hope Mwesigye
* Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile
* Perez Ahabwe
* Serapio Rukundo
* Ezra Suruma
* David Bahati
* Mildred Barya
* Godfrey Kalimugogo
* Paul Ngologoza
* Augustus Nuwagaba
* Henry Banyenzaki
* Herbert Kabafunzaki

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Universities in Uganda

Public|

* Busitema University
* Gulu University
* Kyambogo University
* Makerere University
* Metropolitan University Business School
* Mbarara University of Science & Technology
* Muni University
* Soroti University
* Uganda Management Institute

Private|

* Africa Renewal University
* African Bible University
* African Rural University
* Aga Khan University
* All Saints University
* Ankole Western University
* Bishop Stuart University
* Bugema University
* Busoga University
* Cavendish University Uganda
* Great Lakes Regional University
* Ibanda University
* International Health Sciences University
* International University of East Africa
* Islamic University in Uganda
* Kabale University
* Kampala International University
* Kampala University
* Kumi University
* LivingStone International University
* Muteesa I Royal University
* Mountains of the Moon University
* Ndejje University
* Nkumba University
* Nsaka University
* St. Augustine International University
* St. Lawrence University
* Stafford University Uganda
* Uganda Christian University
* Uganda Martyrs University
* Uganda Pentecostal University
* Uganda Technology & Management University
* University of the Sacred Heart Gulu
* Valley University of Science and Technology
* Victoria University Uganda

Military universities|

* Uganda Military Engineering College

1. ^ "Kabale University - Virtual Learning Environment". elearning.kab.ac.ug. Retrieved 2022-08-21.

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