Uganda Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5258 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #188 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #2610 of 2,913 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- ucu.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 2 principal passes |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Uganda Christian 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
Uganda Christian University has published 613 scientific papers with 4,000 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Economics, and Psychology.
Uganda Christian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 | 23 |
| 2013 | 18 | 44 |
| 2014 | 19 | 65 |
| 2015 | 16 | 189 |
| 2016 | 33 | 85 |
| 2017 | 35 | 123 |
| 2018 | 34 | 171 |
| 2019 | 37 | 227 |
| 2020 | 48 | 323 |
| 2021 | 50 | 425 |
| 2022 | 76 | 564 |
| 2023 | 63 | 611 |
| 2024 | 94 | 629 |
| 2025 | 53 | 599 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Uganda Christian 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 (UGX) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | 3,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 3,800,000 |
| Bachelor of Laws | 5,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4,500,000 |
The currency used is Ugandan Shillings (UGX).
Uganda Christian University has financial aid programs and 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 Uganda Christian 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 | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Business Administration, Business Computing, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dental Surgery, Design, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Government, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Human Rights, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Logistics Management, Mass Communication, Nursing, Nutrition, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Work, Statistics, Surgery, Tourism, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Christian Religious Studies, Development Studies, Management, Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | African Studies, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Curriculum, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Government, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Theology, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Library Science, Literature, Logistics Management, Management, Media Studies, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religion, Rural Studies, Sanitary Engineering, Social Policy, Social Work, Theology, Water Science |
| Doctor's Degree | Agriculture, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Environmental Management, Human Resources, Journalism, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Sustainable Development, Theology |
Notable alumni
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Samuel Kazimba Mugalu
- Biography
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Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu is a Ugandan Anglican bishop. On 28 August 2019, he was elected to serve as the ninth Archbishop of Uganda and Bishop of Kampala, effective 1 March 2020. In his capacity as Archbishop of Uganda, he is the head of the Church of Uganda. Prior to his new position, he served as the Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Mityana, from 2009 until 2020.
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Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi was a Ugandan politician and educationist who was the woman representative for Kisoro District, and Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development appointed in 2021 by President Yoweri Museveni in the Ugandan 11th Parliament.
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Ronald Kibuule
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ronald Kibuule is a Ugandan politician, known for his conservative views and controverse. He was the State Minister for Water Resources in the Ugandan Cabinet. a position which he held from 1 March 2015, replacing Betty Oyella Bigombe. From 27 May 2011 until 1 March 2015, he served as the State Minister for Youth and Children. In 2021 he lost his Membership of Parliament for Mukono County North to Abdallah Kiwanuka commonly known as Mulima mayuuni.
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Henry Luke Orombi
- Occupations
- Anglican priest
- Biography
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Henry Luke Orombi in Pakwach, North Western Uganda, is a Ugandan Anglican bishop. He served as Archbishop of Uganda and Bishop of Kampala from 2004 until his retirement in December 2012, two years earlier than expected. He was succeeded as Archbishop by Stanley Ntagali, who was consecrated in December 2012. Orombi served as Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, which is the fixed episcopal see of the Archbishop, but unlike many other fixed metropolitical sees, the incumbent is not officially known as "Archbishop of Kampala", but bears the longer compound title "Archbishop of Uganda and Bishop of Kampala".
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Joel Okuyo Atiku
- Occupations
- actorphotographermodel
- Biography
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Joel Okuyo Atiku Prynce is a Ugandan actor, model, photographer and lecturer at Uganda Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration plus Makerere University, the Best Two Campuses in Uganda. His film acting breakthrough came when he was cast as the Devil's reincarnation in Ugandan director Matt Bish's 2007 Film Battle of the Souls, a popular Ugawood Movie. It was based on the real-life story of the director's brother, KFM Radio Presenter Roger Mugisha. Prynce is also the President of his own company The Lhynnq-X, Inc. Born in Arua on 4 December 1983 to a Lugbara couple, the late Lt.Colonel Gabriel Francis Atiku and Yema Drakuru Atiku, his debut villain role won him over five international accolades including Best Supporting Actor at the Balafon Film Festival in Bari, Italy (2008) and 2009's Best Actor in Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in Lagos, Nigeria. Other awards include Best Actor at both Ubuntu Village, Colorado (USA) in 2010 and the 2011 Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania. Ugandan newspaper The Observer labelled Okuyo Africa's Brad Pitt.
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Lydia Wanyoto Mutende
- Occupations
- diplomatlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, is a Ugandan lawyer, politician and diplomat, who served as the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of African Union Commission (DSRCC), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From July 2014 until August 2014, she temporarily served as Head of the African Union Mission to Somalia.
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Nicholas Opiyo
- Born in
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Uganda - Occupations
- human rights defendercivil rights advocatelawyerLGBTQ rights activist
- Biography
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Nicholas Opiyo is a Ugandan human rights lawyer and campaigner for civil rights and political freedoms. He is the executive director of Chapter Four Uganda.
Uganda Christian University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering Design and Technology | Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Technology, Visual Arts, Water Management |
| Faculty : Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery | Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Logistics Management, Management |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| School : Divinity and Theology | Religion, Theology |
| School : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Information Sciences, Library Science, Literature, Primary Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Journalism, Media and Communication | Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
| School : Social Sciences | Development Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | UCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); Ministry of Education and Sports |
| Motto | Alpha and Omega, God the Beginning and the End |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 4 Mukono, Central Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 306,000 |