Kyambogo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4680 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #147 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #2 of 20 | In Kampala |
| #899 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kyu.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 48%*
* Kyambogo 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.
Research profile
Kyambogo University has published 1,130 scientific papers with 8,094 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.
Kyambogo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 | 11 |
| 2010 | 16 | 33 |
| 2011 | 12 | 48 |
| 2012 | 15 | 53 |
| 2013 | 22 | 92 |
| 2014 | 34 | 123 |
| 2015 | 39 | 135 |
| 2016 | 36 | 184 |
| 2017 | 41 | 288 |
| 2018 | 53 | 477 |
| 2019 | 93 | 754 |
| 2020 | 120 | 890 |
| 2021 | 194 | 1303 |
| 2022 | 208 | 1604 |
| 2023 | 201 | 1876 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Postgraduate Diploma, 2,100,000-2,400,000 per annum; Master, 3,600,000-9,000,000 per annum; PhD, 16,800,000-18,000,000 per annum (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Postgraduate Diploma, 700,000-800,000 per semester; Master, 1,200,000-3,000,000 per semester; PhD, 5,600,000-6,000,000 per semester (UGX) |
Kyambogo University has 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 Kyambogo 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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education, Educational Administration, Food Science, Physical Education, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Special Education, Sports, Sports Management, Teacher Training, Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Education, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Crop Production, Educational Administration, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Geography (Human), History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Literature, Management, Music, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Physics, Preschool Education, Production Engineering, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sanitary Engineering, Soil Science, Special Education, Sports, Transport Management, Vocational Education |
| Doctor's Degree | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food Technology, Physics, Religious Studies, Sports |
Notable alumni
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Winnie Kiiza
- Enrolled in Kyambogo University
- Studied in 2002-2005
- Occupations
- politiciansecretary
- Biography
-
Winifred Kiiza is a Ugandan teacher and politician, who served as the Leader of Opposition in the Ugandan Parliament, from May 2016 until August 2018. She was replaced as Leader of Opposition by Betty Aol Ochan.
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Stella Chesang
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Stella Chesang is a Ugandan long-distance runner. She won the gold medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Diana Nkesiga
- Biography
-
Diana Nkesiga was one of the first women to be ordained by the Anglican Church of Uganda. After earning her degree in theology, she was denied ordination but was permitted to become a commissioned worker in 1989 and a deacon in 1991. Passed over for the priesthood in 1992, she pushed authorities in both Uganda and then South Africa, where she was doing mission work to allow her to be ordained. Finally in 1994, she was ordained by the Anglican Church in Uganda. Returning to South Africa, she had difficulty finding a placement as a priest until Bishop Desmond Tutu intervened. After 13 years in South Africa, she returned to Uganda in 2005. She is currently the Vicar of All Saints' Cathedral in Kampala.
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Sam Byibesho
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sam Byibesho is a Ugandan teacher, public administrator, and politician. He is the elected Member of Parliament for Kisoro Municipality and a representative of National Resistance Movement (NRM), the ruling political party in Uganda. He is a member of the Local Government Accounts Committee, the Committee on Public Service and Local Government, and the NRM Parliamentary Caucus in the 10th Parliament of Uganda.
Kyambogo University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Art and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Economics, Geography (Human), History, Literature, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Distance Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation | Adult Education, Education of the Handicapped, Social and Community Services, Special Education |
| Faculty : Vocational Studies | Agriculture, Economics, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Nutrition |
| School : Management and Entrepreneurship | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | KYU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
| Motto | Knowledge and Skills for Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo Kyambogo, Kampala- Uganda Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,681,000 |