Introduction to Uganda Christian University:

Introduction: Uganda Christian University (UCU) is a private university founded by the Church of Uganda. It provides high-quality university education from a Christian perspective and plays an important role in the education field in Uganda.

Overview

Number of students: About 15,000 students in 2020.

Course settings: More than 80 doctoral, master's, bachelor's and diploma courses are offered.

Learning mode: It is Uganda's leading online distance learning institution and established the UCU online learning platform in 2014.

History: In 1997, the Anglican Church of Uganda established Uganda Christian University based on its premier seminary, Bishop Tucker Seminary, founded in 1913. In 2004, it became the first private university to be chartered or recognized by the Ugandan government.

School strength

Employment situation: Graduates are very popular in the job market and are known for their discipline, integrity and professionalism.

Sports achievements: With advanced sports facilities, the school has hosted many local and international sports events, and the school's sports teams have achieved outstanding results.

Nature of the institution: Private church university.

Educational philosophy: Based on Christian values, it cultivates professionals with integrity, critical inquiry, logical thinking and independent judgment.

Key laboratories and disciplines: There is no clear information about key laboratories. In terms of disciplines, agricultural sciences, law, engineering, public health, medicine, dentistry, business and other disciplines are strong.

Faculty: College of Agricultural Sciences, School of Law, School of Education, School of Engineering Design and Technology, School of Journalism and Media, School of Public Health Nursing and Midwifery, School of Social Sciences, Bishop Tucker Seminary, School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Business.

Ranking: In the 2021 webometrics ranking, it ranks 11th in Uganda.

Cost: Tuition fees are reasonably designed, with a certain degree of predictability and transparency, and the specific fees vary depending on the course.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: The main campus is located in Mukono Town, about 25 kilometers from the capital Kampala. There are also Bishop Barram University College in Kabale, Mbale Campus, Arua Campus, etc. The fifth campus in Kampala will be built in 2019.

Facility Construction: There is a modern library on campus that can accommodate 1,200 people, has a collection of 250,000 books, and is equipped with 200 computers; the dormitory is equipped with a computer lab and Internet hotspot; there are modern gymnasiums and other sports facilities.