1. Summary
The Islamic University in Uganda, IUIU has established
itself as an educational beacon for people from across the African continent,
with its graduates reaching high academic levels and serving at prominent
positions around the globe.Founded by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
(OIC), the University was established to serve the English-Speaking Sub Saharan
Africa. But since then its mission has expanded as the institution has
continued to welcome students from across the continent and beyond. The Islamic
University in Uganda aspires to function as a highly academic and cultural institution
based on Islam and love of the country. It aims at promoting and enhancing the civilisation
and scientific influence of Islam and the physical world to produce
well-cultured, morally-upright graduates of sound character, equipped with
useful skills and knowledge, who are able to participate positively in the
development process of their countries. The University aims at achieving these
goals through the pursuit of teaching, learning, research, scholarship, good
governance and service to humanity.
2. Academic
Strengths
The passion for learning under a multicultural environment
which emphasises the observance of Islamic morals and principles are the basis
for the University’s success recipe. IUIU is a member of the Association of
Commonwealth Universities, Association of African Universities,
Inter-University Council for East Africa, Federation of Universities of the
Islamic World and other local, regional and International organisations. The
University has a Quality Assurance System that monitors the quality of its
activities and services.
3. Key facts
The University’s
academic programmes have risen from 2 in 1988 to 69 (2012/2013 academic year);
these range from Certificates to Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters and PhDs. IUIU has close to 7,000 students of whom over
2,600 (40%) are females and 4,000 (60%) are males. The students come from 20
different countries. The University has one main campus in Mbale and 3 other
campuses within Uganda.
