Overview
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith‑based private university established in 1993 and located in Nkozi, Mpagi District, approximately 82–85 km southwest of Kampala along the Kampala–Masaka Highway. It is owned by the Uganda Episcopal Conference and gained its civil charter in April 2005. Starting with only 84 students and two departments, UMU now comprises around seven faculties, one institute, three schools, and multiple campuses across Uganda, serving over 4,600 full‑time, part‑time and distance‑learning students. Approximately 1,500 students reside on the main campus, while the rest attend branch campuses or distance programmers. UMU hosts key research and development initiatives such as a World Bank‑funded African Centre of Excellence in Argo‑ecology and a UN Centre for mainstreaming sustainable development education.
2. General Information
| Name | Uganda Martyrs University |
| Established | 1993 (charter 2005) |
| Type | Private (faith‑based, Catholic) |
| Location | Nkozi (main campus), Mpagi District, Uganda |
| Website | https://www.umu.ac.ug |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Approximate Fee (per year) |
| Undergraduate | Ranges by programmer local students around UGX 1,000,000–2,000,000 (~USD 300–600), international higher |
| Postgraduate | Varies by faculty; higher than undergraduate |
4. Academic Programs
- Business Administration & Management
- Education, Social and Religious Studies
- Health Sciences (Public Health, Medicine, Counselling Psychology)
- Engineering & Applied Sciences
- Agricultural Economics & Innovation
- Journalism, Mass Communication & Media
- Diplomacy, International Studies, Human Rights
- Online, distance learning, postgraduate diplomas and PhDs
5. Facilities
- Library with >20,000 volumes, ICT Centre and wireless internet services
- Sports grounds, cafeterias, recreation lounges
- Student support: infirmary, counselling, student guild activities
- Affiliated hospital Nsambya and Nkozi Hospital for medical training and services
6. Accommodation
UMU offers on‑campus housing with shared or single rooms in seven university‑run halls and additional private halls supervised by campus administration.
- Accommodation fee: Ugandan students UGX 450,000/year; international ≈ US $264/year including health insurance and access to labs and library
- Approximately 1,200–1,500 residential students housed on main campus
- Rooms typically furnished with DSTV, study lounge and security supervision
- Additional private hostels near campus available for overflow students
7. Contact Information
- Email: registrar@umu.ac.ug or pro@umu.ac.ug
- Phone: +256 382 410 611
- Address: PO Box 5498 Kampala – Nkozi Campus, Mpigi District, Uganda
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