Introduction to Uganda Martyrs University:

Introduction: Uganda Martyrs University is a private university associated with the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda, owned by the Uganda Catholic Bishops' Conference, and licensed by the Uganda National Higher Education Commission.

Overview

Student size: As of March 2022, the total number of students is 4,632, of which about 1,500 students live on campus and nearly 3,000 students participate in distance learning programs.

Campus distribution: There are 7 campuses, namely the main campus Nkozi, Masaka campus, Lubaga campus, Nsamba campus, Kabale campus, Moyo campus, and Mbale campus.

History: Founded in October 1993, it initially had 84 students and two academic departments, the School of Ethics and Development Studies and the School of Business Administration. At the 24th graduation ceremony on November 8, 2018, there were 2,040 graduates, and the opening of a new School of Engineering was announced at the Fort Portal campus in western Uganda.

School Strength

Faculty: More than 400 staff members.

Social Recognition: It is one of the earliest private universities in Uganda and is considered one of the best universities in East Africa. Its graduates are favored by employers in various fields such as education, business, and health.

Institutional Nature: Private University.

Educational Philosophy: The school motto is "Virtute et Sapientia Duc Mundum", which means "Leading the World with Wisdom and Virtue". It aims to provide high-quality higher education, training and research to improve society, adhering to core values ​​such as transparency, responsibility and reliability.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines: There is no public information on key laboratories. In terms of disciplines, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business administration, information technology, education, agriculture, health sciences and other fields.

Faculty

Colleges: including the College of Agriculture, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, College of Science, College of Built Environment, and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Institutes: Institute of Ethics, School of Language and Communication Studies.

Schools: Mother Kevin Graduate School of Medicine, School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Graduate Research.

Ranking: It has a high degree of recognition in Uganda. In the 2021 webometrics ranking, the Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi Campus ranked seventh.

Cost: Tuition fees vary depending on the course, and specific information can be found on the school's official website. Referring to the overall cost of studying abroad in Uganda, the tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate courses may range from US$15,000 to US$30,000 per year.

Campus environment: Each campus has a beautiful environment and a strong learning atmosphere. The main campus is located in Nkozi, with dormitories and other facilities; the Lubaga campus has the School of Diplomacy; the Nsamba campus has a medical school; and the Fort Portal campus has a school of engineering. The school has modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, and advanced computer laboratories and other infrastructure.