Uganda Martyrs University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5776 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #212 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #4 of 20 | In Kampala |
| #2363 of 2,858 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- umu.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Uganda Martyrs 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 Martyrs University has published 665 scientific papers with 5,866 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Pathology, Economics, and Mathematics.
Uganda Martyrs University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 14 | 21 |
| 2010 | 6 | 12 |
| 2011 | 22 | 40 |
| 2012 | 9 | 53 |
| 2013 | 18 | 53 |
| 2014 | 9 | 51 |
| 2015 | 22 | 96 |
| 2016 | 16 | 97 |
| 2017 | 22 | 139 |
| 2018 | 29 | 224 |
| 2019 | 48 | 399 |
| 2020 | 65 | 601 |
| 2021 | 107 | 793 |
| 2022 | 86 | 972 |
| 2023 | 94 | 1118 |
| 2024 | 77 | 1122 |
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 Martyrs 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 | No | No | 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 | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Fashion Design, Finance, Government, Health Education, Human Rights, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Logistics Management, Management, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Social Work, Special Education, Statistics, Textile Design |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Community Health, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, Government, Health Administration, Health Education, Higher Education, Human Rights, Information Technology, Internal Medicine, International Business, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Management, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Peace and Disarmament, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Religious Studies, Surgery |
| Doctor's Degree | Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Development Studies, Ecology, Food Science |
Notable alumni
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Robinah Nabbanja
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Robinah Nabbanja is a Ugandan educator and politician who serves as the Prime Minister of Uganda, having been nominated to the office on 8 June 2021. She was formally confirmed by the Parliament on 21 June 2021. She replaced Ruhakana Rugunda, who was named to the post of Envoy For Special Duties In The Office Of The President of Uganda. She is the first female prime minister of Uganda.
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Betty Nambooze
- Occupations
- politicianjournalistlawyer
- Biography
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Betty Nambooze Bakireke, commonly known as Betty Nambooze, is a Ugandan journalist and politician. She serves as the Member of Parliament, representing Mukono Municipality, in Mukono District
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Musa Ecweru
- Enrolled in Uganda Martyrs University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Education in Developmental studies and democracy
- 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.
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Lucy Akello
- Enrolled in Uganda Martyrs University
- Graduated with master's degree in development studies
- Occupations
- social workerpolitician
- Biography
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Lucy Akello is a Ugandan social worker and politician, who served as the member of parliament for the Amuru District Women's Constituency in the 10th Parliament. She was elected back to the eleventh Parliament representing Amuru District under FDC political party. She is a member of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and she serves as the shadow minister for labour, gender and social development.
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Sam Byibesho
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sam Byibesho is a Ugandan teacher, public administrator, and politician. He serves as the Member of Parliament for Kisoro Municipality, representing the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda's ruling political party. 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.
Uganda Martyrs University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Fort Portal | Agriculture, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management |
|---|---|
| Campus : Lubaga | Accountancy, Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Education, Epidemiology, Finance, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Law, Management, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics |
| Campus : Masaka | Business Administration, Development Studies, Education, Management, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Campus : Mbale | Business Administration, Development Studies, Education, Ethics, Management, Social Sciences |
| Campus : Ngetta | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Social Sciences |
| Campus : Nsambya | Health Sciences, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Public Health |
| Department/Division : Good Governance and Peace Studies | Government, Peace and Disarmament |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture |
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Building Technologies, Landscape Architecture |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Education | Development Studies, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Primary Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Public Health |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology, Natural Sciences, Statistics |
| Institute : Ethics | Biological and Life Sciences, Ethics |
| Institute : Languages and Communication Studies | Communication Studies, Modern Languages |
| School : Arts and Social Sciences | African Studies, Communication Studies, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Government, Human Rights, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Modern Languages, Peace and Disarmament |
| School : East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies | Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 5498 Main Campus Nkozi Kampala Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,681,000 |