Introduction to Bishop Stuart University:

Introduction: Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a private university in Uganda, located in western Uganda, 3.5 kilometers from the headquarters of Mbarara City.

Overview

Student size: In 2019, the number of students exceeded 5,000.

Course situation: It has more than 96 academic courses certified by the Uganda National Higher Education Commission, covering multiple levels such as doctoral, master's, postgraduate diploma, bachelor's, diploma and certificate.

History

Origin and development: In 2002, it was decided to be established by the Ankole Diocese of the Anglican Church of Uganda. In 2004, it established an affiliated relationship with the Uganda Christian University, and the Uganda Christian University awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to its students. In 2014, it obtained the university charter granted by the Uganda National Higher Education Commission and began to award degrees independently.

School strength

Academic aspect: It has multiple colleges and rich academic programs, and has trained a large number of professional talents.

Social impact: It has a high reputation and influence in Uganda, and provides important intellectual support for local social development.

Nature of the institution: Private, non-profit university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to cultivating talents who can lead the development of multiple fields, adhering to academic excellence, entrepreneurship and Christian values ​​to reshape African society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There is no public information about key laboratories.

Key disciplines: Agriculture, business economics and governance, education art and media studies, law, health sciences and other disciplines are the key development areas of the school.

Faculty: There are College of Business, Economics and Governance, College of Agriculture, Environmental Science and Technology, College of Education, Art and Media Studies, School of Law, and School of Health Sciences.

Ranking: In July 2020, it ranked 10th in the Webometrics Global University Rankings.

Fees: Different majors have different fees, and the school provides a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help students pay tuition.

Campus environment

Campus distribution: The main campus is located on Mount Kakoba, covering an area of ​​about 48 hectares; the second campus is located on Mount Ruharo.

Facility construction: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, sports facilities, etc. The library has rich paper and digital resources, and the sports facilities include sports fields, courts and fitness centers.