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Overview<\/h2>\n

Kyambogo University, established in 2003 through the merger of three institutions, is one of Uganda\u2019s largest public universities located on Kyambogo Hill in Kampala, approximately 8 km east of the city center. It currently serves over 33,000 students and comprises six faculties, six schools, and an institute offering undergraduate, postgraduate, vocational, and distance education in fields such as engineering, science, agriculture, special needs, education, business, arts, social sciences, computing, and the built environment.<\/p>\n

Kyambogo is known for its practical orientation, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, research, and community service. The university hosts the Faculty of Special Needs & Rehabilitation\u2014one of the most distinctive options of its kind in the region\u2014and strengthens employability through applied training in engineering and vocational programs. Kyambogo is also continuing to expand campus infrastructure through projects such as student accommodation and a multi-purpose sports complex under public-private partnership arrangements, aimed at supporting growing student numbers.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nKyambogo University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n2003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nKyambogo Hill, Kampala, Uganda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.kyu.ac.ug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (per semester, UGX, private students)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Electrical, Mechatronics, Architecture (Intl)<\/td>\nUGX 2,250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Electrical, Mechatronics, Architecture (Local\/EAC)<\/td>\nUGX 1,500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Education (Intl)<\/td>\nUGX 630,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Education (Local\/EAC)<\/td>\nUGX 420,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Functional Fees (new students)<\/td>\nUGX 572,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Functional Fees (continuing)<\/td>\nUGX 497,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> Fees can change between admission cycles. Before applying, confirm the latest tuition and functional fee requirements on Kyambogo University\u2019s official channels.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n