Uganda Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5450 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #190 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #6 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #3974 of 4,084 | For Nursing |
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 377 scientific papers with 2,042 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, Economics, Geography and Cartography, and Business.
Uganda Christian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 | 36 |
| 2014 | 17 | 54 |
| 2015 | 15 | 161 |
| 2016 | 29 | 60 |
| 2017 | 26 | 76 |
| 2018 | 25 | 103 |
| 2019 | 28 | 170 |
| 2020 | 39 | 222 |
| 2021 | 33 | 307 |
| 2022 | 59 | 391 |
| 2023 | 47 | 405 |
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, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Environmental Studies, Human Resources, Mass Communication |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Christian Religious Studies, Development Studies, Management, Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | Agriculture, Child Care and Development, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Health Administration, Information Technology, Islamic Theology, Journalism, Leadership, Management, Media Studies, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religion, Sanitary Engineering, Social Policy, Theology, Water Science |
| Doctor's Degree | Religious Practice, Theology |
Notable alumni
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Evelyn Anite
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 40)
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
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Evelyn Anite Kajik, commonly known as Evelyn Anite, is a Ugandan journalist and politician. She is the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization in the Ugandan Cabinet since 6 June 2016. Previously, she served as State Minister for Youth. She was appointed to that position on 1 March 2015, replacing Ronald Kibuule, who was appointed State Minister for Water Resources. She also served as the elected Member of Parliament for Koboko Municipality, in the West Nile sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda, a position she occupied from 2011 until 2021. In the 2020 National Resistance Movement primary elections, Anite lost to Dr Charles Ayume, the son of former speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, the late Francis Ayume.
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Joel Okuyo Atiku
- Occupations
- actormodelphotographer
- Biography
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Okuyo Joel 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
- diplomatpoliticianlawyer
- 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
- lawyercivil rights advocatehuman rights activistLGBTQI+ 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 : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education and Arts | Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Fine Arts, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Journalism, Media and Communication | Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Development Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work |
| School : Divinity and Theology | Religion, Theology |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
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 | 162,000 |