Nkumba University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6821 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #284 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #10 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #4977 of 5,113 | For Demography |
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 199 scientific papers with 692 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Economics, and Business.
Nkumba University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 | 13 |
| 2016 | 7 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 | 20 |
| 2018 | 10 | 41 |
| 2019 | 12 | 30 |
| 2020 | 8 | 68 |
| 2021 | 18 | 100 |
| 2022 | 21 | 96 |
| 2023 | 48 | 141 |
| 2024 | 40 | 157 |
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, Communication Arts, Community Development, Computer Science, Crafts and Trades, Criminology, Design, Development Studies, Dietetics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Fashion Design, Forestry, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Industrial Design, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Logistics Management, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Secondary Education, Secretarial Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Taxation, Textile Design, Tourism, Wildlife |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Environmental Management, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Taxation |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Civil Security, Computer Science, Design, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Environmental Management, Finance, History, Human Resources, Human Rights, Industrial Design, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Natural Resources, Police Studies, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Taxation |
| Doctor's Degree | Business Administration, Civil Security, Computer Science, Design, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Fine Arts, Management, Natural Resources, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Katumba Wamala
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
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Edward Katumba Wamala, commonly known as Katumba Wamala, is a Ugandan military officer and politician 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
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
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
- accountantLGBTQ rights activist
- 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.
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Mike Mukula
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotpolitician
- Biography
-
George Michael Mukula, commonly known as Mike Mukula, is a Ugandan businessman, politician and a professional pilot. He represented Soroti Municipality from 1996 to 2016 in the parliament of Uganda. He owns a conglomerate of 28 companies under the Mukula Group of Companies. He is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement and currently holds the position of Vice Chairman for the ruling National Resistance Movement in Uganda.
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Musa Ecweru
- Enrolled in Nkumba University
- Studied accounting
- Occupations
- accountantpolitician
- Biography
-
Musa Francis Ecweru, is an accountant and politician in Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community. He is the current Minister of State for Works and Transport (Works) in the Ugandan Cabinet where he previously served as the State Minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness since 1 June 2006 In the cabinet reshuffles of 16 February 2009, 27 May 2011, and 2016. He is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing Amuria County, Amuria District since 2006.
Nkumba University faculties and divisions
| School : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Marketing, Secretarial Studies |
|---|---|
| School : Commercial, Industrial Art and Design | Business Education, Ceramic Art, Computer Graphics, Crafts and Trades, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Jewellery Art, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Technology |
| School : Computing and Informatics | Computer Science |
| School : Education | Distance Education, Education, Humanities and Social Science Education |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Sciences | Agricultural Business, Cooking and Catering, Environmental Management, Food Science, Forest Management, Hotel Management, Natural Resources, Public Health, 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 |