Uganda Martyrs University
Encyclopedia
Location
The main campus of UMU is in NkoziNkozi
-Location:The town is situated along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, approximately , southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. This location is approximately , north of Lake Victoria, at the point where River Katonga, exits the lake to begin its journey west to Lake George...
, a small town, approximately 84 kilometres (52.2 mi), by road, west of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital and largest city in Uganda, on the Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
-Masaka
Masaka
Masaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in Lyantonde District, Sembabule District, Lwengo District, Bukomansimbi...
Highway. The coordinates of the university campus are 00 00 18N, 32 00 54E (Latitude: 0.0050; Longitude: 32.0150).
History
The university was established in October 1993 with 84 students and two academic departments: the Institute of Ethics & Development Studies and the Faculty of Business Administration & Management. Today, the university consists of seven faculties, one institute, four centers, five departments and two schools. , total student enrollment is in excess of 4,600. Of these, about 1,200 students are residential, while nearly 3,700 students are enrolled in UMU's distance learning programs. The number of staff members is over 300.Campuses
, Uganda Martyrs University maintains campuses at the following locations:The Main Campus
- At NkoziNkozi-Location:The town is situated along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, approximately , southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. This location is approximately , north of Lake Victoria, at the point where River Katonga, exits the lake to begin its journey west to Lake George...
, about 84 kilometres (52.2 mi) southwest of KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, on the highway between Kampala and MasakaMasakaMasaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in Lyantonde District, Sembabule District, Lwengo District, Bukomansimbi...
.
The Lubaga Campus
- At LubagaLubagaLubaga is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Its comes from the Luganda word okubaga, a process of "planning" or "making a structure stronger" while constructing it...
, in Lubaga DivisionLubaga DivisionLubaga Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The division takes its name from Lubaga, where the division headquarters are located...
, within the city limits of KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, on 3 acres (1.2 ha) of land. This campus houses the School of Diplomacy.
The Nsambya Campus
- On the grounds of St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, on Nsambya HillNsambya-Location:Nsambya is located approximately south-southeast of the central business district of Kampala, along the road to Ggaba, a suburb of the city. The coordinates of Nsambya Hill are: 00 17 57N, 32 35 17E.-Landmarks:The landmarks on Nsambya Hill include:...
, in Makindye DivisionMakindye DivisionMakindye Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The city's five divisions are:* Kampala Central Division* Kawempe Division* Lubaga Division* Makindye Division* Nakawa Division-Location:...
, in southern KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
. This campus houses the newly created Uganda Martyrs University School of MedicineUganda Martyrs University School of MedicineUganda Martyrs University School of Medicine , also known as Uganda Martyrs University Medical School , is the school of medicine of Uganda Martyrs University. , the medical school is the newest medical school in Uganda, having been established in 2010...
which will start by offering the Master of MedicineMaster of MedicineMaster of Medicine is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by medical schools to medical doctors following a period of instruction and examination. The degree is awarded by both surgical and medical subspecialties and usually includes a dissertation component involving original research...
degree in General SurgeryGeneral surgeryGeneral surgery, despite its name, is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal organs, e.g., intestines including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland . They also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast, soft...
, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Internal MedicineInternal medicineInternal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They are especially skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes...
and PediatricsPediatricsPediatrics or paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician or paediatrician...
.
The Kabale Campus
- In the southwestern Ugandan city of KabaleKabaleKabale is a city in Western Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Kabale District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
The Moyo Campus
- In the town of MoyoMoyo TownMoyo, is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Moyo District in Northern Uganda. The district headquarters are located here. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, in Northern UgandaNorthern Region, UgandaNorthern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, close to the border with Southern Sudan.
The Mbale Campus
- In MbaleMbaleMbale is a city in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municiplal, administrative and commercial center of Mbale District and the surrounding sub-region. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, in Eastern UgandaEastern Region, UgandaEastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, at the foothills of Mount ElgonMount ElgonMount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu and west of Kitale.- Physical features :It is the oldest and largest solitary volcano in East Africa, covering an area of around 3500 km²....
.
The Soroti Campus
- In the town of SorotiSorotiSoroti is the main municipal, commercial and administrative centre of Soroti District in Eastern Uganda, lying near Lake Kyoga. It is known for the rock formation near the town as well as a variety of Muslim mosques, Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras as well as several churches that meet in various...
, in Eastern UgandaEastern Region, UgandaEastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
.
The Mbarara Campus
- In the city of MbararaMbararaMbarara is a town in Western Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mbarara District and the location of the district headquarters. It is also the largest urban centre in Western Uganda.-Location:...
, in Western UgandaWestern Region, UgandaWestern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, approximately 295 kilometres (183.3 mi), by road, west of KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
.
The Lira Campus
- In LiraLira, UgandaLira is a city in Northern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Lira District. Lira was the main metropolitan center of the now defunct Lango District ....
, in Northern UgandaNorthern Region, UgandaNorthern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, approximately 270 kilometres (167.8 mi), by road, north of KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
.
The Kisubi Campus
- Located at Kisubi, Wakiso DistrictWakiso DistrictWakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, the campus offers Bachelors degrees in Education
Halls of Residence
Female- Carabine Hall
- Onyango Hall
- Martyrs' Hall
- Mukasa Hall
- Campbell Hall
Male
- Haflett Hall
- Malcolm X Hall
Others
- Bossa Hall
- Byaben Hall
- Fountain Hall
- Wamala Hall
- Michael Hall
- Kavuma Hall
Faculties
- Business Administration & Management
- Agriculture
- Science
- Built Environment
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Centres
- African Research & Documentation Centre
- Centre for Distance Learning Studies
- Detection and Study of Fraud
- Good Governance and Peace Studies
Departments
- Department of Microfinance
- UMU Community Outreach Programme
- Department of Languages
- Department of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)