Kampala International University Rankings
| In the World | #4364 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In Africa | #82 of 1107 |
| In Uganda | #2 of 46 |
| In Kampala | #2 of 20 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Enrollment
- 9,656
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kiu.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
Publications & Citations
Kampala International University majors
by publication count
| Medicine | |
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| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Computer science | |
| Geography | |
| Economics | |
| Political science | |
| Environmental science | |
| Materials science | |
| Sociology | |
| Mathematics | |
| Engineering | |
| Art |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental science | 2451 | 488 |
| Business | 3220 | 137 |
| Political science | 3338 | 26 |
| Sociology | 3758 | 25 |
| Engineering | 4121 | 72 |
| Geography | 4200 | 23 |
| Medicine | 4235 | 243 |
| Economics | 4650 | 8 |
| Psychology | 5015 | 44 |
| Computer science | 5057 | 62 |
| Chemistry | 5288 | 52 |
| Biology | 5442 | 46 |
| Materials science | 5527 | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6066 | 2 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 18 |
| 2011 | 11 | 35 |
| 2012 | 8 | 50 |
| 2013 | 7 | 96 |
| 2014 | 14 | 132 |
| 2015 | 11 | 139 |
| 2016 | 22 | 108 |
| 2017 | 22 | 114 |
| 2018 | 55 | 105 |
| 2019 | 65 | 169 |
| 2020 | 96 | 259 |
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
| 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 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $1,750 | $3,750 |
| International students | $1,750 | $3,750 |
Kampala International University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | + | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | + | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | + | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | + | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | + | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | + | + | + | + |
| 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, 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, 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 |
General info
| Alternative names | KIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Wikipedia | Kampala International University |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA); |
| Motto | Exploring the Heights |
| Colors | green, white, gold |
| Academic structure | College of Education School of Law College of Economics and Management School of Computer and Information Technology Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry School of Allied Health Sciences School of Nursing Sciences School of Pharmacy School of Engineering and Applied Sciences School of Digital and E-learning Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Biomedical Sciences |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of African Universities (AAU) Association of Commonwealth Universities Inter-University Council for East Africa East African Quality Assurance Network |
Location and Contacts
| Address | PO Box 20000, Kampala - Kansanga Campus Kampala, Central Region Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,660,000 |
| Phone | +256 (414) 266 813 |
| Fax | +256 (414) 501 974 |