Introduction to Busoga University:

Introduction: Busoga University is a private university in Uganda with the motto "Centre of Academic Excellence" and is associated with the Central Busoga Diocese of the Church of Uganda.

Overview

Student size: In 2014, the number of students exceeded 5,000.

Courses: Certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered in many fields such as philosophy, agribusiness, business management, and educational management.

History: In 1993, the Board of Directors of Busoga College Mwiri, under the leadership of the Bishop, passed a resolution to establish a university on the same mountain. In 1994, a university formation working group was established. In 1995, the Bishop held a ceremony to inaugurate the university, and the Diocese of Busoga handed over the land and buildings to the university. On February 12, 1999, the school opened to students. In 2017, its provisional license was revoked by the Uganda National Higher Education Commission, but it was allowed to reapply two years later.

Founded: 1999.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: In 2013, there were 370 administrative staff.

Teaching Resources: It has academic connections with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University College of Northampton in the United Kingdom.

Nature of the institution: It is a private university and a non-profit organization.

Educational Philosophy: There is no clear and public statement of its unique educational philosophy, but as a school associated with the church, it may focus on cultivating students' moral character and social responsibility.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

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

Key Disciplines: There are no official key disciplines, but business management, agriculture and other disciplines are its important subject areas.

Departments: There is no clear information on the division of departments.

Ranking: There is no clear position in the international authoritative rankings, and it is not clearly listed in the 4icu Uganda domestic university rankings.

Expenses: Undergraduate and graduate tuition fees for local and international students range from US$0-999 (undergraduate) and US$1000-2499 (graduate).

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: The main campus is located in Iganga Town, about 41 kilometers northeast of Jinja City. There are also Jinja Campus, Kamuli Campus, Iganga City Campus, Bugiri Campus, Kaliro Campus, Palisa Campus, and Bugembe Campus.

Facility Construction: The campus has basic teaching facilities and living facilities, including libraries and sports facilities.