Kampala International University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #114 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #2 of 20 | In Kampala |
| #1036 of 2,913 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kiu.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Jan to Dec; Aug to May as per the two intakes per year and two graduations; June and November. |
We've calculated the 82% acceptance rate for Kampala International University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Kampala International University has published 2,744 scientific papers with 19,961 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Pathology, Engineering, Computer Science, Genetics, and Psychology.
Kampala International University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 16 |
| 2009 | 5 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 | 26 |
| 2011 | 12 | 45 |
| 2012 | 10 | 64 |
| 2013 | 21 | 92 |
| 2014 | 25 | 144 |
| 2015 | 32 | 176 |
| 2016 | 44 | 196 |
| 2017 | 55 | 200 |
| 2018 | 92 | 231 |
| 2019 | 108 | 365 |
| 2020 | 175 | 700 |
| 2021 | 214 | 1413 |
| 2022 | 292 | 2122 |
| 2023 | 621 | 3471 |
| 2024 | 598 | 5263 |
| 2025 | 502 | 6733 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kampala International University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | UGX 4,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | UGX 4,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | UGX 15,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Laws | UGX 5,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | UGX 3,500,000 |
The currency used is Ugandan Shillings (UGX).
Kampala International University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kampala International University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anatomy, Art Education, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Community Health, Computer Education, Computer Science, Dental Surgery, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Logistics Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Work, Statistics, Surgery, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management, Wildlife |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Business Administration, Computer Science, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Human Resources, Mechanical Engineering, Public Administration, Water Science |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Human Resources, Human Rights, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Law, Library Science, Management, Management Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Public Health, Telecommunications Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Anita Among
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Anita Annet Among is a Ugandan accountant, lawyer and politician who is the Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda since 2022. She also concurrently serves as the elected Member of Parliament for the Bukedea District Women Constituency, the same position she held in the 10th Parliament (2016–2021). She was in the FDC party before she joined the ruling NRM where she was voted as the Deputy Speaker of the 10th Parliament. She is also the second female deputy speaker in the history of Uganda's parliament after Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga. She is named in the torture complaint against the Ugandan government that was submitted to the International Criminal Court.
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Charles Engola
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Charles Okello Macodwogo Engola, commonly known as Charles Okello (Macodwogo) Engola, was a Ugandan politician and a retired colonel in the Uganda People's Defence Force. He was the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations in the Ugandan Cabinet, as well as the Member of Parliament representing Oyam North County when he was shot and killed by his bodyguard. Previously, he had held the position of Minister of State for Defence.
Kampala International University faculties and divisions
| College : Economics and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, International Business, Leisure Studies, Management, Marketing, Statistics, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| College : Education, Open and Distance Learning | Art Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Design, Education, Educational Administration, Linguistics, Mathematics Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Visual Arts |
| College : Humanities and Social Science | Development Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mass Communication, Peace and Disarmament, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work |
| Institute : Social Research | Biomedicine |
| School : Allied Health Sciences | Community Health, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Public Health |
| School : Allied Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| School : Engineering and Applied Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Engineering and Applied Sciences | Engineering |
| School : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Mathematics and Computing | Computer Science, Information Technology, Library Science, Mathematics |
| School : Natural and Applied Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology |
| School : Nursing Sciences | Nursing |
| School : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | KIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) |
| Motto | Exploring the Heights |
| Colors | green, white, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 20000 Ggaba Road, Kansanga Kampala Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,681,000 |