Uganda Martyrs University

About Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) whose main Campus is located at Nkozi 88 kms South of Kampala, the Capital of Uganda, on the Kampala-Masaka road, was started in October 1993 with 84 students and two academic Departments, namely the Institute of Ethics and Development Studies and the Faculty of Business Administration and Management.

To date, the total enrolment of students is approximately 5000, of whom about 1193 are full-time residents on campus, while the rest are following distance-learning programmes and part-time programmes at the University and Kampala-Campus at the Uganda Catholic Management and Training Institute - Rubaga. Students of UMU come from all over the world. The university also hosts students for field work and research from Europe and USA. This international atmosphere offers a good study experience to the students and staff as well as an opportunity for a rich cultural exchange.

In addition to the above two academic departments, other academic departments have since been established include: the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of The Built Environment, the Faculty of Agriculture, the Department of Microfinance, the Department of Good Governance and Development Studies , the Community and Outreach Department, the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, the Faculty of Education and Most recent the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Courses offered by the University comprise diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas and degrees in various fields. The University also has Ph.D programme in various fields.

The quiet rural setting of the well-kept campus is ideal for study and reflection.

The University has a well stocked library, an African Research and Documentation Centre, a computer network with a stable internet link, excellent catering facilities, sports facilities, Banking services and recreation rooms. Health care is provided in the University infirmary, and Nkozi Hospital.

There are eleven halls of residence for the full time students who reside on campus. Students are accommodated in double rooms and single rooms. The rooms are spacious with ample light, providing the students an environment conducive to study. UMU also has a small guest house for the visiting lecturers and other guests of the university.There are Hostels owned by private developers but fall under the general authority of the University.  For more information on Study at Uganda Martyrs University click here: Application and Admission