Busoga University is a private (non-profit making) institution founded by the Church of Uganda under the Busoga Diocese. It is located 35km along Jinja-Iganga/Mbale Tororo highway and is situated in the Iganga Christian Missionary Society (CMS) Educational Village. The university has study centres in Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Kaliro, Pallisa, as well as a Resource Center in Iganga town.
The University offers both Sciences and Arts programmes for the award of Post Graduate, Bachelors Degrees, Diplomas and certificates of Busoga University.
The idea to start a university was first mooted in 1983 by Busoga regional professionals and concerned citizens. The purpose of establishing a University in Busoga was to address the concerns of the region over the increasing number of students in Secondary Schools, and the limitations of entry points into the State University, Makerere.
The Founders wanted their children to study and graduate from Busoga, thereby reducing the costs involved with education from institutions of higher learning located outside the region.
The Founders argued that having a University in Busoga would increase the chances of their children to acquire higher education, especially in the practical subjects like Agriculture, Science and Technology that are vital in the regions’ development process.
In 1987, a resolution to establish Busoga University was adopted by the then Board of Governors at Busoga College Mwiri, in collaboration with Busoga Diocese, which is under the Church of Uganda.
To effect this, in September 1994, a task force under the chairmanship of Eng. Nathan Ba. K. Muyobo was appointed with the task of mapping out the programme for the establishment of the university. It was originally to be located at Busoga College Mwiri hill; but it was changed to Bishop Hannington Training centre for Lay Readers in Iganga district, following the Ministry of Education and Sports’ reluctance to endorse the idea of having a University alongside the school. The Ministry thought that with time, the University would swallow up Busoga College Mwiri.
In February 1995, the task force submitted its report to Busoga Diocesan Council; and on May 6th 1995, the first University Board of Directors was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Professor Asavia Wandira. It was charged with the responsibility of establishing the university by October of the same year. In June 1995, the university received a certificate of incorporation, thereby giving it a legal status.However, it didn’t take off until July 1998, when it received the operating license from the Ministry of Education and Sports. In December of the same year, the late Prof. Joseph Mutekanga Igaga Ngobi was appointed the first Vice Chancellor; and Eng. Nathan Ba. K. Muyobo, the first University Secretary/ Registrar.
On February 12, 1999, it commenced operations with 19 pioneer students for a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Business Management Programmes. The university held its maiden graduation ceremony on May 10, 2002, where a total of 62 students were awarded Diplomas and Degrees.
Since then, the university has made steady progress with increasing student enrolment and academic programmes. The University now boasts of a total population of over 2500 students (2007). For more information on Busoga University click here: Admission Overview
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