Nkumba University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6931 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #289 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #10 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #6454 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6493 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6565 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6962 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- nkumbauniversity.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - April; May-August; September-December) |
We've calculated the 94% acceptance rate for Nkumba 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
Nkumba University has published 104 scientific papers with 296 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, Business, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and Economics.
Nkumba University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 |
| 2013 | 3 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 | 17 |
| 2016 | 6 | 10 |
| 2017 | 4 | 25 |
| 2018 | 7 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 | 23 |
| 2021 | 9 | 37 |
| 2022 | 16 | 33 |
| 2023 | 29 | 50 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Nkumba 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | UGX 3,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | UGX 2,800,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | UGX 3,200,000 |
Nkumba 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 Nkumba 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 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Administration, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Business Administration, Business Education, Child Care and Development, Commercial Law, Criminology, Design, Development Studies, Education, Environmental Management, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Public Health, Secretarial Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Textile Design, Tourism, Transport Management, Wildlife |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Environmental Management, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Taxation |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Civil Security, Computer Science, Design, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Environmental Management, Finance, Human Rights, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marketing, Natural Resources, Public Administration |
| Doctor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Katumba Wamala
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
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Edward Katumba Wamala, more commonly known as Katumba Wamala, is a Ugandan general who serves as Minister of Works and Transport in the Ugandan cabinet, since 14 December 2019.
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Jeje Odongo
- Enrolled in Nkumba University
- Graduated with master's degree in international relations and diplomacy
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
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General Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo is a Ugandan senior military officer and politician. In June 2021, he was appointed Uganda's cabinet minister for Foreign Affairs.
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Kasha Nabagesera
- Occupations
- LGBTQI+ rights activistaccountant
- Biography
-
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera is a Ugandan LGBT rights activist and the founder and executive director of the LGBT rights organization Freedom & Roam Uganda (FARUG). She received the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders in 2011 and the Right Livelihood Award in 2015.
Nkumba University faculties and divisions
| School : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Secretarial Studies |
|---|---|
| School : Commercial, Industrial Art and Design | Business Education, Ceramic Art, Computer Graphics, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Jewellery Art, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Technology |
| School : Education, Humanities and Sciences | Distance Education, Education, Humanities and Social Science Education |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Sciences | Cooking and Catering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Hotel Management, Natural Resources, Tourism, Wildlife |
| School : Social Sciences | Development Studies, Human Rights, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
| Motto | I owe you |
| Colors | red, blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 237 Entebbe Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 70,000 |