Nkumba University promotes education in business, law, arts, social sciences, sciences, communication and cultural fields with the aim of stimulating the spirit of enterprise and for the students to act critically in the competitive global environment. It is a non-profit, non-denominational institution granted a Charter in 2006 by the Government of Uganda. The University promotes education in busi
ness, law, arts, social sciences, sciences, technical, communication and cultural fields as well as engendering the spirit of enterprise. Nkumba University aspires to be a leading national, regional and global hub for academic and professional excellence. In both the academic and co-curricular activities, the University endeavors to provide an enabling environment for the students to achieve competence, creativity, confidence and character so as to think critically and act responsibly in an increasingly competitive national and global environment. The University Main Campus is at Nkumba, 27 kilometers along Kampala–Entebbe Highway. The University Kampala Campus is in Mengo on Plot 773 & 774, along Kabakanjjagala Road. Nkumba University has Distance Learning Liaison Offices in Gulu, Amuria and Kyegegwa Districts. The University has six Schools: School of Business Administration; School of Education, Humanities and Sciences; School of Law; School of Industrial, Commercial Art and Design; School of Sciences; and, the School of Social Sciences. Nkumba University aims to excel through quality assurance practices, which include internal quality assurance mechanisms as well as external assessment of University programmes and facilities by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). The aim here is to ensure that the University programmes are nationally and regionally accredited and comparable internationally. The management of the University underscores dialogue in its relationship with the students’ Guild, and encourages good politics so that the entire students’ body can carry on with those values after university and make lasting contributions to society. With the support of management, the University sports team stands out among its peers in Uganda and the East Africa region. The University has three intakes:
• The January Intake;
• May Intake; and,
• August Intake. The Study Sessions include:
• Day Session;
• Weekend and Evening Session; and,
• Distance Learning Session. The School of Law is the only one of its kind in the region offering programmes leading to the award of Bachelor of Criminal Justice as well as Diplomas in Criminal Justice. These programmes are particularly suitable for the following categories of people: The Police; Prisons; The Army; other security organs; and, Human Rights organizations. The School of Sciences focuses upon Applied Sciences in line with government efforts to popularize Science and Technology Innovation (STI) in tertiary institutions and public life. Nnabagereka Hostel, which is within the main campus, has boarding capacity for over 300 female students. The School of Education, Humanities and Sciences ensures that students engage in school attachments as well as school practice to acquaint them with the atmosphere in nursery, primary and secondary schools in terms of teaching and interaction with students and fellow staff. In addition to other programmes, the School of Social Sciences teaches Security and Strategic Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For inquiries and assistance regarding applications, please contact the Academic Registrar’s Office at the following telephone numbers: 0782-316164, 0702-814397, 0701-264949, 0772-629066, 0704-617827, 0772-829805, 0772-490310 or 0755-766766. The University offers five (5) scholarships for every District of Uganda each Semester. The detailed list of the academic programmes and the Application Form, for both the Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes, may be accessed from the University Website: www.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug
The minimum academic requirements, and the abridged list of the academic programmes offered is here below:
A. POSTGRADUATE LEVEL
• PhD in Business Administration (By research only).
• PhD in Education (By research only).
• PhD in Natural Resources Management (By research only).
• PhD in Psychology (By research only).
• PhD in Art and Design (By research only).
• PhD in Public Administration (By research only).
• PhD in Development Studies (By research only).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Office Management and Secretarial Studies.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Master of Business Administration (Options in Accounting & Finance, Management, Marketing, Information Technology, Banking & Insurance.)
• Master of Science in Information Systems.
• Master in Information Technology.
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management.
• Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management.
• Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy.
• Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies.
• Master of Education Management and Planning.
• Master of Arts in Commercial, Industrial Art and Design.
• Master of Science in Natural Resources Management.
• Master of Science in Environmental Health.
• Master of Science in Tourism Planning and Management. UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
Bachelors Programmes in:
• Business Administration (With options in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Banking, Insurance & Finance.)
• Information Technology.
• Business Information Technology.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
• Bachelor of Networks and Systems Administration.
• Bachelor of Taxation Management.
• Procurement and Logistics Management.
• Office Management and Secretarial Studies.
• Social Work and Social Administration.
• Sustainable Agriculture and Extension.
• Development Studies.
• Public Administration and Management.
• Secondary and Primary Education.
• Journalism.
• Early Childhood Care and Development.
• Tourism Operations.
• Hotel Management and Institutional Catering.
• Public Health.
• Wildlife Management.
• Commercial Arts.
• Graphics Communication Design.
• Law (LLB.)
• Criminal Justice. DIPLOMA LEVEL
Diploma Programmes in:
• Business Administration.
• Information Technology.
• Records and Information Management.
• Public Administration and Management.
• Development Studies.
• Primary and Secondary Education.
• Early Childhood Care and Development.
• Journalism.
• Graphic Digital Design.
• Tourism Operations.
• Agribusiness.
• Home Economics.
• Criminal Justice.
• Nursing. SENIOR 4 Leavers may apply for the following programmes: Certificate in Catering and Tourism Operations; Certificate in Hotel Management; Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture; Certificate in Business Studies; Certificate in Commercial, Industrial Art and Design; Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Development; Certificate in Social Development, Certificate in Security; and, Certificate in Electronics Engineering. Minimum Entry Requirements:
Applicants for PhD require a Masters Degree from a recognized institution, a Bachelors Degree as well as O’ and A’ Level passes /credits as indicated below. Applicants for Masters Degree programmes should hold a first Degree with AT LEAST SECOND CLASS HONORS or its equivalent; Applicants for Degree programmes should hold At least 5 passes at UCE obtained at the same sitting and at least two (02) principal passes at UACE obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent; Applicants for Diploma programmes should hold at least 5 passes at UCE obtained at the same sitting and at least one (01) principal pass plus two (02) subsidiaries (in subjects done at principle level) at UACE obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
