About Bishop Stuart University

 Historical Background

BSU is found in South Western Uganda, in Ankole Diocese, Mbarara District, Uganda. The University races its humble beginnings from Bishop Tucker Theological College Mukono, which was founded in 1913 as a Normal School and over the years evolved into Uganda Christian University (UCU) - Mukono in 1992.

The normal school was transferred to Ruharo next to Mbarara High School in 1952 under Rev. Hugh Hodge who founded a Grade II Co-education training College known as Bishop Stuart College at Kakoba.

From 1952 – 1981, Bishop Stuart College trained grade II and grade III Teachers. In 1982, the College was transferred to Kibingo giving way to a National Teachers’ College to train Diploma Teachers for Secondary and Primary schools.

In March 2002, the Diocese Synod of Ankole Diocese resolved to start a University at Kakoba hill named Bishop Stuart University (BSU). From 2002 – June 2006, BSU operated under Interim Authority of National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) but also as a study Centre of UCU – Mukono.

BSU was licensed as an Independent University on 23^rd June 2006. BSU is now aspiring to achieve a Charter.For more information about Bishop Stuart University click here: Study at BSU