Kampala International University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4773 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #152 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #3 of 20 | In Kampala |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Enrollment
- 9,656
- 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. |
| Enrollment | 9,656 |
| Full time employee | 480 |
| Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
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 474 scientific papers with 1,889 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Business, Engineering, Demography, Public Health, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Economics.
Kampala International University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 17 |
| 2011 | 13 | 37 |
| 2012 | 8 | 59 |
| 2013 | 6 | 98 |
| 2014 | 15 | 143 |
| 2015 | 12 | 167 |
| 2016 | 25 | 133 |
| 2017 | 27 | 151 |
| 2018 | 71 | 142 |
| 2019 | 79 | 222 |
| 2020 | 118 | 415 |
| 2021 | 157 | 884 |
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 Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Community Health, Computer Education, Computer Science, 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, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Work, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Human Resources, Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Physics, Preschool Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Civil Engineering, Development Studies, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Management, Peace and Disarmament |
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, Education, Educational Administration, Linguistics, Mathematics Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education |
| College : Engineering and Applied Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Humanities and Social Science | Development Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mass Communication, Peace and Disarmament, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work |
| Faculty : Biomedical Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology |
| Faculty : Business and Management Sciences | Human Resources |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Design, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Medicine and Dentistry | Dentistry, Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Management |
| Institute : Biomedical Research | Biomedicine |
| School : Allied Health Sciences | Community Health, Laboratory Techniques, Public Health |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Mathematics and Computing | Computer Science, Information Technology, Library Science, Mathematics |
| 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 | PO Box 20000, Ggaba Road, Kansanga Kampala Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,681,000 |