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Busi Tema University

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1) Overview
2) 2. General Information
3) 3. Fee Structure
4) 4. Academic Programs
5) 5. Facilities
6) 6. Accommodation
7) 7. Contact Information
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Overview

Busi Tema University is a public multi‑campus institution in Eastern Uganda, established by Statutory Instrument in 2007 and admitting its first students on October 3, 2007. Its main campus is in Busi Tema (Busia District) along the Jinja–Tororo Highway, with additional campuses at Nanogear, Naamagal, Arapi, Mbale, Pallisa and Kaliro, along with a study center in Tororo town

The university focuses on practical and applied programs across six faculties, including Engineering, Science & Education, Health Sciences, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, Agriculture & Animal Sciences, and Management Sciences. Busi Tema’s academic offerings—covering engineering, education, health, agriculture, business and environmental fields—are designed to support regional socio-economic development

2. General Information

Name Busi Tema University
Established 2007
Type Public
Location Eastern Uganda (Busi Tema main campus, plus Nanogear, Naamagal, Arapi, Mbale, Pallisa, Kaliro)
Website https://www.busitema.ac.ug

3. Fee Structure

Program Tuition Fee (UGX or USD approximate)
Undergraduate (Engineering, Health, Agriculture etc.) UGX 1,500,000–3,000,000/year (~USD 400–800)
Postgraduate programmes Varies by programme; generally higher than undergraduate

4. Academic Programs

  • Engineering: Agricultural Mechanization, Agro‑processing, Water Resources, Computer, Mining, Polymer‑Textile Engineering
  • Health Sciences: Medicine, Nursing, Anaesthesia, Public Health
  • Agriculture & Animal Sciences: Animal Production, Agribusiness, Crop Science
  • Science & Education: Science education, ICT in education, Primary education
  • Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences: Environmental management, Natural Resource Economics, Climate Change studies
  • Management Sciences: Business Administration, Procurement & Supply Chain, Tourism & Hospitality, Entrepreneurship
  • Graduate programs including MSc in Public Health, Medicine specialties, Industrial Mathematics, MBA, Forensics, Education Leadership

5. Facilities

  • Main campus and specialist campuses with lecture halls, labs and research centres
  • University library and ICT support on each campus
  • Institute and research units in climate change, agriculture, health and management
  • Community outreach and extension programmes across Eastern Uganda

6. Accommodation

Accommodation at Busitema University is limited across campuses. Students often secure private housing in nearby towns. On-campus hostels are available on some campuses but subject to limited capacity.

  • University-run dormitories (limited capacity) on selected campuses
  • Shared rooms with basic amenities
  • Private hostels and housing in Tororo, Mbale and surrounding towns commonly used
  • Security and maintenance services vary by location

7. Contact Information

  • Email: vc.adm@busitema.ac.ug
  • Phone: +256 454 448808
  • Address: P.O. Box 236, Jinja–Malaba Road, Tororo, Uganda

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