Gulu University

Gulu 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

Gulu University is a public university in Northern Uganda established by parliamentary act in 2001 and opened to students in September 2002. Located in Gulu City about 350 km north of Kampala, it serves as a Centre for community transformation and rural development through education, research and innovation. Over time, the university has expanded to include campuses in Kitgum and Hoima, offering multidisciplinary programs aligned with regional needs

The university enrolls approximately 4,500–5,000 students and employs over 560 staff members across several faculties and institutes. Its vision—“For Community Transformation”—guides its mission to train professionals in agriculture, health sciences, education, law, business, peace studies, and natural sciences, with a strong orientation toward rural service

2. General Information

Name Gulu University
Established 2002 (first students admitted Sept 2002)
Type Public national university
Location Main campus in Gulu City; additional campuses in Kitgum and Hoima, Uganda
Website https://www.gu.ac.ug

3. Fee Structure

Program Tuition Fee (approximate)
Undergraduate programs UGX 1,500,000–3,000,000/year (~USD 400–800)
Postgraduate programs Varies by faculty; generally higher than undergraduate

4. Academic Programs

  • Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB)
  • Law (LLB)
  • Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering
  • Food and Agribusiness; Public Health; Environmental Science
  • Computer Science & ICT
  • Development Studies, Quantitative Economics, Public Administration
  • Education & Humanities
  • Postgraduate diplomas, Master’s and PhD in several disciplines

5. Facilities

  • Main campus in Gulu with lecture halls, libraries and labs
  • Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies; Research & Graduate Studies Institute
  • Medical school with clinical teaching at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital and Lacor Hospital
  • Community engagement units for rural outreach programs

6. Accommodation

Gulu University does not guarantee on‑campus housing; most students live in private hostels near the main campus. Several hostels are available in Gulu City charging per semester depending on services offered.

    • Florida Hostel, Redeemer, Pioneer Joint, University Cottage etc. – shared rooms UGX 500,000–700,000/semester
    • Green Park Hostel and Inland Girls Hostel – single/self‑contained rooms UGX 900,000/semester
    • Options include shuttles, internet, DSTV at higher fee rates

7. Contact Information

  • Email: admission@gu.ac.ug
  • Phone: +256 471 432921
  • Address: P.O. Box 166, Laroe Division, Gulu City, Uganda

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