Uganda Martyrs University

Overview

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith-based private university established in 1993 and located in Nkozi, Mpagi District, about 82–85 km southwest of Kampala along the Kampala–Masaka Highway. UMU is owned by the Uganda Episcopal Conference and received its civil charter in April 2005. Today, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and PhD-level programs through multiple faculties, one institute, three schools, and several campuses across Uganda. UMU currently serves over 4,600 full-time, part-time, and distance-learning students, with roughly 1,500 residents on the main campus and the rest attending branch campuses or studying via distance learning. The university also supports research and development initiatives such as a World Bank-funded African Centre of Excellence in Argo-ecology and work connected to mainstreaming sustainable development education through international partnerships.

2. General Information

Name	Uganda Martyrs University
Established	1993 (civil charter 2005)
Type	Private (faith-based, Catholic)
Location	Nkozi (main campus), Mpagi District, Uganda
Website	umu.ac.ug

3. Fee Structure

UMU tuition can vary by faculty, program structure (regular vs. distance), and student nationality. Below is a practical fee guide to help you estimate costs before confirming the latest figures with the bursar or admissions office.

Program	Approximate Fee (per year)
Undergraduate	Ranges by programme for Ugandan students around UGX 1,000,000–2,000,000 (~USD 300–600); international fees are generally higher
Postgraduate	Varies by faculty and entry requirements; typically higher than undergraduate

If you are comparing options, you may also want to review similar private university fee contexts such as Uganda Christian University, which offers a comparable mix of on-campus and professional programs.

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 and distance learning, postgraduate diplomas, and PhDs

5. Facilities

Library with >20,000 volumes, ICT Centre, and wireless internet services
Sports grounds, cafeterias, and recreation lounges
Student support services such as an infirmary, counselling, and student guild activities
Affiliated hospital training through Nsambya and Nkozi Hospital for medical training and services

For students who want to understand how facilities and learning support differ across institutions, check out campus resources highlighted in guides like Makerere University when comparing study environments within Uganda.

6. Accommodation

UMU offers on-campus housing with shared or single rooms in several university-run halls, along with additional private halls supervised by campus administration.

Accommodation fee: Ugandan students UGX 450,000/year; international students approximately US $264/year (including health insurance and access to labs and library)
Approximately 1,200–1,500 residential students housed on the main campus
Rooms typically furnished with DSTV, study lounge access, and campus security supervision
Additional private hostels near campus may be available for overflow students

If you are planning accommodation alongside academic planning, consider reviewing study and student-life comparisons using other institutions such as Kyambogo University for a broader understanding of what campus living can look like across Kampala-area universities.

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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