Introduction to Muni University:

Introduction: Muni University is a public multi-campus university in Uganda, committed to providing quality education, knowledge creation, promoting innovation and community empowerment.

Overview

Student size: There were more than 380 students in 2018.

Courses: Undergraduate courses include Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, etc. There are also postgraduate courses such as Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management.

History: In 2007, a delegation of elders from the West Nile region made a written request to the President of Uganda to establish a public university in the region. In 2009, the Ugandan government agreed to create the university and set up a three-person task force to build the school, which was originally named West Nile University and later renamed Muni University after extensive consultation.

Founded: July 1, 2013.

School Strength

Faculty: There is no detailed data such as the number of teachers, but as a public university, there are professional teachers to carry out teaching and research.

Cooperation and Exchange: A memorandum of understanding was signed with the Africhild Center to strengthen research.

Nature of the institution: Public university.

Educational philosophy: With the motto of "changing lives", it aims to achieve student transformation and development by providing quality education, knowledge creation, promoting innovation and community empowerment.

Key laboratories and disciplines: There are no particularly outstanding key laboratories reported. In terms of key disciplines, information technology, information systems, nursing, education, agriculture and other disciplines are its important disciplinary directions.

Department: There is no clear announcement of specific department divisions, but from the perspective of professional settings, there should be departments related to information science, departments related to medicine, departments of education, departments of agriculture, etc.

Ranking: According to cufinder.io data, it ranks 9659 in the world and 9th in Uganda.

Fees: There is no detailed information on tuition fees, but according to cufinder.io, undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees for local and international students range from $0-1000 (0-750 euros).

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: The main campus is located in Muni Mountain, Arua District, West Nile Division, Northern Uganda, the second campus is located in Okoro Town, Arua District, and the third campus is located in Bidibidi, Arua District.

Surrounding Environment: The main campus is close to the Barifa Forest, about 3 kilometers southeast of the central business district of Arua City, and adjacent to the Muni State Teachers College.