Kampala University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #10550 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #517 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #19 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #10 of 20 | In Kampala |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- ku.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 75%*
* Kampala University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
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 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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Information Technology, Journalism, Logistics Management, Management, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Secretarial Studies, Social Sciences, Swahili |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Information Technology |
| Master's Degree | African Languages, Community Development, Computer Education, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, History, Information Technology, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Management, Social Work |
Notable alumni
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Hilda Flavia Nakabuye
- Years
- 1997-.. (age 28)
- Occupations
- climate activistactivist
- Biography
-
Hilda Flavia Nakabuye is a Ugandan climate and environmental rights activist who founded Uganda's Fridays for Future movement. She also advocates for greater gender equality and racial diversity in the climate change movement. One of her environmental concerns is saving Lake Victoria, which connects Uganda to neighboring countries. As part of her activism, Nakabuye visits schools and communities to empower more women to join the fight against climate change, stating that "the climate crisis has no borders". She also created Climate Striker Diaries, an online platform to encourage digital awareness about climate change.
Kampala University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Industrial Art and Design | Art Education, Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design |
|---|---|
| School : Arts and Social Sciences | Development Studies, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work |
| School : Business and Management Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales Techniques |
| School : Computer Science and Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| School : Education | Agricultural Education, Computer Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| School : Natural Sciences and Agriculture | Agriculture, Natural Sciences |
| School : Nursing and Health Sciences | Midwifery, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | KU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
| Motto | We Strive for Excellence |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 25454 Kampala Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,681,000 |