Kampala University

Private university in Uganda

Kampala University (KU)Motto| We Strive for Excellence[citation needed]

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Type| Private
Established| 1999
Chancellor| Prof Mondo Kagonyera[1]
Vice-Chancellor| Professor Badru Dungu Kateregga

Administrative staff

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Students| 10,000+ (2019)
Location|

Kampala

Uganda

00°15′38″N 32°38′02″E﻿ / ﻿0.26056°N 32.63389°E﻿ / 0.26056; 32.63389
Campus| Urban
Website| www.ku.ac.ug

Location in Kampala

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Kampala University (KU) is a fully fledged, private, chartered, recognized and accredited university in Uganda.[2]

## Location[edit]

As of August 2021[update], KU maintained the following campuses:[2]

1\. Ggaba: The main campus is in a neighborhood in Makindye Division, approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) southeast of the central business district (CBD) of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[3] The coordinates of the main campus are 0°15'38.0"N, 32°38'08.0"E (Latitude:0.260556; Longitude:32.635556).[4]

2\. Old Kampala: Located in another Kampala neighborhood, approximately 2.5 kilometres (2 mi), west of the city's CBD.[5]

3\. Masaka: Approximately 137 kilometres (85 mi) southwest of Kampala.[6]

4\. Luweero: Approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi), by road, north of Kampala on the Kampala–Gulu Highway.[7]

5\. Mutundwe: In a neighborhood in the newly created town of Ssabagabo, Wakiso District, about 8 kilometres (5 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district.[8]

6\. Jinja, about 81 kilometres (50 mi), by road, east of Kampala along the Kampala–Jinja Highway.[9]

## History[edit]

KU was founded in 1999. The founding vice chancellor, Badru Kateregga, together with other academics and entrepreneurs pooled resources to establish the university. It received its license from the Uganda National Council for Higher Education in 2000.[10][11]

During the university's graduation ceremony in March 2012, 2,048 graduates were awarded degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various disciplines. Of these, 57.9 percent were male and 42.1 percent were female. Seventy-four graduates received master's degrees and 24 received postgraduate diplomas.[12]

## Affiliation[edit]

KU is affiliated with The East African University (TEAU) in Kitengela, Kenya. Badru Kateregga, the vice chancellor of KU, also serves as chairman of the board of trustees of TEAU.[13]

## Academic schools[edit]

KU has seven constituent schools:[14]

1. Faculty of Industrial Art and Design - Ggaba Campus
2. Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology - Ggaba Campus
3. Faculty of Business and Management - Ggaba Campus
4. Faculty of Natural Sciences - Ggaba Campus
5. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Ggaba Campus
6. Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences - Mutundwe Campus
7. Faculty of Filmmaking - Kampala Film School Ggaba

## Courses[edit]

### Graduate school courses[edit]

* Masters of Public Health
* Master of Economic Policy and Management
* Masters of Development Studies
* Masters of Environmental Management
* Masters of English Language and Literature Education
* Masters of Educational Management
* Masters of Guidance and Counseling
* Masters of Business Administration
* Masters of procurement and Logistics Management
* Masters of Social Work and Community Development
* Master of diplomacy and International Relations
* Master of Information Technology
* Masters of Medicine and Surgery
* Masters of Economic Policy and Planning

### Undergraduate degree courses[edit]

* Bachelor of Industrial Art and Design
* Bachelor of Industrial Art and Design with Education
* Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
* Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
* Bachelor of Computer Science
* Bachelor of Information Technology
* Bachelor of Computer Science and Information Technology
* Bachelor of Business Administration
* Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management
* Bachelor of Business Computing
* Bachelor of Credit Management
* Bachelor of Secretarial and Office Management
* Bachelor of Leisure Tourism and Hotel Management
* Bachelor of Environmental Management
* Bachelor of Arts with Education
* Bachelor of Public Administration
* Bachelor of Political Science
* Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration
* Bachelor of Human Resource Management
* Bachelor of Mass Communication.

### Diploma courses[edit]

* Diploma in Industrial Art and Design
* Diploma in Industrial Art and Design with Education
* Diploma in Art and Fashion Design
* Diploma of Art in Interior Design
* Diploma in Computer Science
* Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology
* Diploma in Business Administration
* Diploma in procurement and Logistics Management
* Diploma in Business Computing
* Diploma in Credit Management
* Diploma in Secretarial and Office Management
* Diploma in Leisure Tourism and Hotel Management
* Diploma in Environmental Management
* Diploma in Public Administration
* Diploma in Political Science
* Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration
* Diploma in Human Resource Management
* Diploma in Guidance and Counseling

### Certificate courses[edit]

* Certificate in Industrial Art and Design
* Certificate in Industrial Art and Design with Education
* Certificate in Art and Fashion Design
* Certificate in Art and Interior Design
* Certificate in Computer Science
* and Information Technology
* Certificate in Business Administration
* Certificate in Leisure Tourism and Hotel Management
* Certificate in Environmental Management
* Certificate in Public Administration
* Certificate in Social Work and Social Administration
* Certificate in Human Resource Management
* Certificate in Guidance and Counseling
* Certificate in English Language Communication

## See also[edit]

* Kampala Capital City Authority
* Education in Uganda
* List of universities in Uganda
* List of business schools in Uganda
* List of university leaders in Uganda

## References[edit]

1. ^ Ssemujju Nganda, Ibrahim (30 March 2009). "Museveni Has No Respect - Rugumayo". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 16 July 2014.
2. ^ a b Nangonzi, Yudaya (16 March 2016). "Uganda: 3,000 to Graduate at KU". The Observer (Uganda) via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
3. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Central Bank of Uganda, Kampala Road And Kampala University Campus, Ggaba Bypass Road, Ggaba, Kampala" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
4. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Location of the Main Campus of Kampala University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
5. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Distance Between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Old Kampala, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
6. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Central Bank of Uganda, Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda And Kampala University, Forest Road, Masaka, Central Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
7. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Central Bank of Uganda, Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Luweero, Central Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
8. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Road Distance between Central Bank of Uganda, Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Mutundwe, Ssabagabo, Wakiso District, Central Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
9. ^ Google (11 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Kampala City Authority City Hall And Jinja City Hall" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
10. ^ Uganda National Council for Higher Education (16 July 2014). "Private Universities: Kampala University". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Kampala, Uganda. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 3 March 2016) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
11. ^ Uganda National Council for Higher Education (11 August 2021). "List of Accredited Universities In Uganda". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
12. ^ Darious Magara, and Andrew Ssenyonga (1 March 2012). "Former Tanzania Leader To Grace Kampala University Graduation". New Vision. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
13. ^ Bagala, Andrew (8 November 2010). "East African University Granted License by KCHE". Daily Monitor via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
14. ^ KU. "The Constituent Schools of Kampala University". Kampala University (KU). Retrieved 16 July 2014.

## External links[edit]

* Official website

Authority control databases |

* ISNI

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Kampala District

Capital: Kampala

Divisions|

* Kampala Central Division
* Kawempe Division
* Lubaga Division
* Makindye Division
* Nakawa Division

Neighborhoods|

* Banda
* Bugoloobi
* Bukoto
* Busega
* Butabika
* Bwaise
* Ggaba
* Kabalagala
* Kamwookya
* Kansanga
* Kaleerwe
* Kanyanya
* Kasubi
* Katwe
* Kawaala
* Kawempe
* Kibuli
* Kibuye
* Kigoowa
* Kikaaya
* Kisaasi
* Kiwaatule
* Kulambiro
* Kololo
* Kyambogo
* Kyebando
* Lubaga
* Lungujja
* Luzira
* Makerere
* Makindye
* Mbuya
* Mengo
* Mpererwe
* Mulago
* Munyonyo
* Muyenga
* Naakulabye
* Naguru
* Najjanankumbi
* Nakasero
* Nakawa
* Nakawa–Naguru Estates
* Namirembe
* Namungoona
* Namuwongo
* Nateete
* Ndeeba
* Nsambya
* Ntinda
* Old Kampala
* Port Bell
* Wandegeya

Banking|

* Bank of Uganda
* Uganda Deposit Protection Fund
* ABC Bank (Uganda)
* Absa Bank Uganda Limited
* Bank of Africa Uganda Limited
* Bank of Baroda Uganda Limited
* Bank of India (Uganda)
* DFCU Group
* Cairo Bank Uganda
* Centenary Bank
* Citibank
* DFCU Bank
* Diamond Trust Bank
* Ecobank
* Equity Bank
* Exim Bank (Uganda)
* Finance Trust Bank
* Guaranty Trust Bank
* Housing Finance Bank
* I&M Bank Uganda
* KCB Bank Uganda Limited
* NCBA Bank Uganda
* Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited
* PostBank Uganda
* Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
* Standard Chartered Uganda
* Tropical Bank
* United Bank for Africa
* East African Development Bank
* Uganda Development Bank
* Pride Microfinance Limited
* EFC Uganda Limited
* FINCA Uganda Limited
* UGAFODE Microfinance Limited
* Exodus Sacco
* Mercantile Credit Bank
* Letshego Microfinance Uganda
* Top Finance Bank Uganda
* Yako Microfinance Limited

Industry|

* Aya Group
* Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited
* FI Holdings–House of Dawda Group
* Mukwano Group
* Kiira Motors Corporation
* Sarrai Group

Media|

* Daily Monitor
* New Vision
* New Vision Group
* The Independent (Uganda)
* The Observer (Uganda)

Information Technology|

* Airtel Uganda
* K2 Telecom
* MTN Uganda
* Uganda Communications Commission
* Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited
* Vodafone Uganda

Economy|

* Dott Services
* National Housing and Construction Company
* Tirupati Development Uganda Limited
* Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
* National Food and Drug Authority
* National Planning Authority
* National Identification and Registration Authority
* National Social Security Fund
* National Water and Sewerage Corporation
* Uganda Securities Exchange
* Uganda Investment Authority
* Ruparelia Group
* Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited
* Brookside Dairy Limited
* Jesa Farm Dairy Limited
* Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority
* Uganda Land Commission
* Capital Markets Authority of Uganda
* Uganda Coffee Development Authority
* ROKO Construction Company
* Uganda Business Facilitation Centre

Transport|

* Uganda Air Cargo
* Uganda Airlines
* Kampala Airport
* Uganda National Roads Authority
* Entebbe–Kampala Expressway
* Kampala–Jinja Expressway
* Kampala–Jinja Highway
* Kampala–Entebbe Road
* Kampala–Gayaza Road
* Kampala–Bombo Expressway
* Kampala–Busunju Expressway
* Kampala–Mpigi Expressway
* Kampala–Masaka Road
* Kampala–Mityana Road
* Kampala–Hoima Road
* Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
* Kampala Southern Bypass Highway
* Kampala Outer Beltway
* Tondeka Metro Bus Service

Energy|

* Umeme
* Electricity Regulatory Authority
* Uganda National Oil Company
* Uganda Refinery Holding Company
* Uganda National Pipeline Company
* Petroleum Authority of Uganda
* Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
* Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
* Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company

Notable
landmarks|

* Afrexim Bank House, Kampala
* Bulange
* Christ the King Catholic Church
* Uganda Parliament Buildings
* Kampala Capital City Authority Complex
* DFCU House
* Kampala Protea Hotel
* Kampala Hilton Garden Inn
* Kampala Hilton Hotel
* Kampala Serena Hotel
* Kampala Sheraton Hotel
* Imperial Hotels Group
* Imperial Royale Hotel
* Grand Imperial Hotel
* Janani Luwum Church House
* Kampala Kingdom Hotel
* Kampala Speke Hotel
* Mapeera House
* Movement House
* Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
* Thobani Centre
* Speke Resort and Conference Center
* East African Development Bank Building
* Bank of Uganda Building Complex
* Mengo Palace
* Kabaka's Place Banda
* Namirembe Cathedral
* Rubaga Cathedral
* Makerere University Main Campus
* National Water and Sewerage Corporation Headquarters Building
* Kampala Tower
* Hotel Africana
* Kibuli Mosque
* Old Kampala Mosque
* Uganda Inspectorate of Government Towers
* Uganda National Cultural Centre
* Uganda National Records Centre and Archives
* Uganda Museum
* Kasubi Tombs
* DFCU House
* Pension Towers
* JLOS House Project
* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala

Education|

* Aga Khan University, Kampala
* Cavendish University Uganda
* Clarke International University
* Habib Medical School
* Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala
* International Health Sciences University
* International University of East Africa
* ISBAT University
* Kampala International School
* Kampala University
* Kibuli Secondary School
* Kitante Hill Secondary School
* Kololo Senior Secondary School
* Kyambogo University
* Law Development Centre
* Makerere College School
* Makerere University
* Makerere University Business School
* Mengo Senior School
* Nabisunsa Girls' Secondary School
* Nakawa Vocational Training Institute
* Nexus International University
* Rubaga Community School
* Stafford University Uganda
* St. Augustine International University
* St. Lawrence University
* Uganda Christian University School of Medicine
* Team University
* Uganda Industrial Research Institute
* Uganda Management Institute
* Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine
* Uganda National Entrepreneurship Development Institute
* Uganda Technology and Management University
* Victoria University Uganda
* Uganda National Council for Higher Education

Health|

* Aga Khan University Hospital, Kampala
* Butabika Hospital
* Case Medical Centre
* International Hospital Kampala
* Kadic Hospital
* Kampala Hospital
* Kampala Medical Chambers Hospital
* Kawempe General Hospital
* Kibuli Hospital
* Kiruddu General Hospital
* Lubaga Hospital
* Makerere University Hospital
* Mbuya Military Hospital
* Mengo Hospital
* Mulago Hospital
* Mulago Women's Referral Hospital
* Murchison Bay Hospital
* Upper Mulago Regional Referral Hospital
* Nakasero Hospital
* Naguru General Hospital
* Nsambya Hospital
* Paragon Hospital
* Uganda Cancer Institute
* Uganda Heart Institute
* Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
* Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre
* Galilee Community General Jewish Hospital of Uganda
* International Medical Group
* Uganda Joint Medical Store

Legal|

* A.F. Mpanga Advocates
* ENSafrica
* Kampala Associated Advocates
* Kasirye Byaruhanga and Company Advocates
* Kateera & Kagumire Advocates
* Katende Ssempebwa & Company Advocates
* Kigozi Ssempala Mukasa Obonyo Advocates
* Ligomarc Advocates
* Sebalu & Lule Advocates

Environment|

* National Environment Management Authority of Uganda

Notable people|

* Apolo Nsibambi
* Nasser Sebaggala
* David Serwadda
* Fred Ruhindi
* John Ssebaana Kizito
* Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige
* Erias Lukwago
* Ian Clarke
* Jennifer Musisi
* Josephine Nambooze
* Maria Kiwanuka
* Laurence Sematimba
* Joseph Kizito
* Justinian Tamusuza
* Robert Ssejjemba
* Eugene Sseppuya
* Phillip Ssozi
* Sudhir Ruparelia
* Wasswa Serwanga
* Yusef Sozi
* Margaret Zziwa
* Beti Kamya-Turwomwe
* Moses Matovu
* Mohammed Hamid
* Hasmukh Dawda

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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

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