OUR BACKGROUNDUganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith-based private university established in 1993, and owned by the Uganda Episcopal Conference. UMU received a civil University Charter in 2005 from government, to legitimize its existence and autonomy. UMU started with two faculties, 84 students and 7 staff members. UMU now offers full-time, weekend/part time, and distance-learning courses. Students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and countries like Uganda, the rest of Africa and world-wide. UMU now has 134 academic staff

and 84 administrative staff.

OUR MISSION STATEMENTTo provide quality higher education, training and research for the betterment of society guided by ethical

values.

OUR VISIONTo be a University that is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in teaching, learning,

research, advancement of knowledge and community engagement”.

UNIVERSITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES During the next ten years the University has seven major goals. These are:

To provide high quality education based on Christian values and principles. To promote research and publication. To signifi cantly improve the ICT resources and facilities to match the increasing demands of the

university. To diversify the income base of the University. To create an education environment that will deliver specifi c programs to meet national and

international expectations. To enhance development of individual character without compromising human values. To provide quality services that support the fulfi lment of the goals and objectives of the university.

GUIDING PRINCIPLESUMU espouses the following guiding principles

Transparency Accountability Reliability Action based on institutional ethos Quality.

Mbale here we come!!Uganda Martyrs University has fi nally started in Mbale. This is an opportunity for not only Mbale but the eastern region, you don’t have to travel long distances any more to acquire quality education.We at UMU are grateful for the over whelming welcome we have received so far and hope to have your continued support as stakeholders with us in leading the world in virtue and wisdom.In this souvenir newsletter, we introduce you to the different role players in Ugan-da Martyrs University. The governing council, management, heads of depart-ments, deans and the programmes offered.We are glad to start off UMU- Mbale campus with courses in; •Diploma in Computer Science and Information technology•Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Specialisations: Manage-ment and Marketing, Procurement and Finance and Accounting) •Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies•Master of Arts in Development Studies•Master of Business Administration and Management(Specialisations: Finance, Management and Marketing)Please pass by our offi ces at St Austin Catholic Church in Mbale for any inquires or send us a message at umu@umu.ac.ug we will be at your service.Come let us work together in making a difference in the world.

Amelia Zalwango Kaggwa, Public Relations Offi cer, Uganda Martyrs University

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Archbishop of TororoWelcome Uganda Martyrs’ Univer-sity to Tororo Archdiocese. I am glad to have been availed space in this newsletter to express my sentiments of joy in regard to the coming of Uganda Martyrs’ University to the Archdiocese of Tororo. Uganda Martyrs’ University was started in 1993 as a faith-based private University by the Catholic Church in Uganda. It de-rives its mission from a Christian un-derstanding of education that is to develop an integral person by providing high quality education within a conducive environment so as to produce professionals of varying academic competencies with critical and creative abilities and who will contribute positively to the nation and the world at large, while observing values of service and respect. The University also upholds Christ’s mandate of spreading the Good News to all indiscriminately.

When I took over the Archdiocese as its Local Ordinary, I found UMU had just opened a regional Co-ordinating Centre and I thought to myself, why have only the coordination? I took up the idea seriously and formed a committee to look into the possibility of open-ing a Campus of UMU in Tororo Archdiocese. Now I can say with a great smile that it has arrived.

Education has traditionally been about reading, writing and arith-metic but for me it is more than that. Education must have for its object, the formation of charac-ter, preparing students to engage in activities that will make socie-ties generous, prosperous, clean and safe.

It is not proper to train the head and let the heart run wild. Cul-

ture and character should not be allowed to walk miles apart. A person’s life should not be stuffed with academics only while man-ners, morals and spirituality are left out of the picture.

Education aims at informed ac-tion and not merely minds fi lled with facts and factoids. True education does more than ena-bling us to pass exams. It forms the common mind. It creates the realm for the application of knowledge beyond simple under-standing. UMU has come to do all the above and it seeks to stand

out as a model of the City of God. It has come to give a glimpse of what the City of God is like.

There is an African proverb which says “it takes the whole village to educate a child”. The actual arrival of UMU - Mbale Campus - represents hopes and achieve-ments of many people. I salute all who have worked hard to have the UMU Mbale Campus started. It is now up to the rest of us to play our own part. The campus needs concerted efforts from all of us for it to take root, grow, fl ourish and bear good fruits that will last. The Campus has future plans of expansion that will only become

real with your painful sacrifi ces and generous material support. The responsibility is ours. May you all be a TEAM: for together each achieves more.

As the second Archbishop of Toro-ro, I am proud to have my name linked to the founding of UMU Mbale Campus because I believe so strongly in the vision on which it is based and also trust that all the people of Tororo Ecclesiasti-cal Province and beyond will turn that vision into reality. So I exhort all of you to keep the fl ame of hope, aspire, serve and achieve. Uganda Martyrs’ University is cur-rently the only one that can truly make a difference in your life. Try it and you will prove me right! It is built on a fi rm and sound Christian doctrine. It has an Institute of Eth-ics and Development Studies. In a Country like ours where corruption is the order of the day Uganda Martyrs’ University is the answer.

I pray that the fi re will keep burn-ing in you all. And that this Cam-pus will transform the lives of those who study and work there and will play its part in the great develop-ment of education in this part of our country, Uganda. To all I say “Virtute et sapentia Duc Mundum”. God bless you all

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governing council1. Rt. Rev. Bishop Charles Martin Wamika Chairman Governing Council2. Rt. Rev. Bishop Lambert Bainomugisha Uganda Episcopal Conference 3. Rt. Rev. Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Uganda Episcopal Conference4. Prof. Charles L. M. Olweny Vice-Chancellor5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Joseph Kisekka Deputy Vice-Chancellor, AA6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Simeon Wanyama Deputy Vice-Chancellor, FA7. Mr. Innocent Byuma Registrar/Secretary8. Mr. Euzebio Akiiki Katoroogo Director, Human Resources9. Ms. Stella Nanzala Chief Finance Offi cer10. Dr. Lonjino M. Ogwal Gulu Ecclesiastical Province11. Mr. Severino Javuru Gulu Ecclesiastical Province12. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo Kampala Ecclesiastical Province13. Fr. Charles Lwanga Kampala Ecclesiastical Province14. Dr. Pupulio S. N. A. Ssekimpi Tororo Ecclesiastical Province15. Mrs. Auleria L. Kauka Tororo Ecclesiastical Province16. Msgr. Edward Baingana-Muntu Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province17. Mrs. Vennie Murangira Kasande Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province 18. Dr. Jude Ssebuwufu Senate Representative19. Dr. Everd Maniple Bikaitwoha Staff Representative20. Mr. Gervase Ndyanabo Accounting/Finance 21. Lady Justice Christine N. B. Kitumba Legal Profession22. Sr. M. Magdalen de Pazzi ARU/AMSRIU 23. Mr. Hillary Mugisha UMUSU President24. Mr. John Agaba Ministry of Education & Sports25. Ms. Sussie Mukiibi UMU Alumni Representative

His Grace Most Rev. John Baptist Odama Chairman Uganda Episcopal Conference

Chancellor Uganda Martyrs University

His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda Mr. Yoweri

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Vice Chancellor Charles L.M. Olweny, MD, FRACP

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) Expansion Policy ap-proved by both Senate and Governing Council early in 2009, underscores the need to have UMU’s presence and impact felt in all the four Eccle-siastical Provinces of Uganda. So far UMU’s activities have mostly been in the Ecclesiasti-cal Province of Kampala. It is with delight that we now pub-licly announce the opening of our second campus at Mbale in the Ecclesiastical Province of Tororo. Following the visit by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on 14th Jan-uary, 2010 to assess the facili-ties, permission was granted by the NCHE at its meeting held

on 26th March, 2010 to ac-credit the Mbale facilities as a campus of UMU for 12 months at which point another review will be undertaken.

The selection of the date for the formal opening i.e. 18th October, 2010 was not for-tuitous. It was after careful thought and deliberation. UMU fi rst opened its doors on that day at its main cam-pus Nkozi, and it was on that day in 1964 that His Holiness Pope Paul VI canonised the 22 Uganda Martyrs. The 18th October has been designated UMU day and is celebrated in style. It is a university holiday, and over the last two years we have held “Inaugural Lectures” delivered by UMU’s eminent scholars. This year we have chosen to celebrate UMU’s 17th birth day again in style by announcing publicly an achievement of an important mile stone viz. the opening of our second campus.

We are grateful for the support for this endeavour given to us by The Most Reverend Denis Lote Kiwanuka Archbishop of Tororo. We indeed appreciate the wise counsel and input by His Grace in the planning proc-

ess. The actual planning has been on-going for about three years. As we welcome the pio-neer students to this campus, we would like to assure them that they have chosen well, and that UMU will not let them down.A university is perhaps the greatest of all social inventions, a marvel of civilisation and certainly a product of collec-tive human wisdom working at its best. The Honourable Bob Rae, former Premier of Ontario, Canada’s largest Province once said, “Society’s survival has always relied on the trans-fer of skills and abilities from one generation to the next. What is new is the level and depth of knowledge and skills required to succeed”. That implies therefore, that we as a community should endeav-our to access and provide the best education in the world, and UMU shall endeavour to do precisely that for Uganda and in particular for the entire community in Tororo Ecclesias-tical Province. We continue to lead the world by virtue and wisdom. I remain yours truly in the name of UMU.

word from dvc FADeputy Vice-Chancellor Finance and AdministrationAssoc. Prof. Dr. Simeon Wanyama

Uganda Martyrs University is a great place to be. I have seen it grow from less than 450 students when I joined the academic staff of UMU in 2001 to the present number which is close to 4500 students in 2010. The infrastructure has also greatly expanded with new students’ hos-tels on and off campus, additional lecture rooms, a new library, addi-tional staff quarters, a Registry and the new artistic block for Health

Sciences. During 2001 UMU had only one Branch in Rubaga in addi-tion to the Main Campus at Nkozi. The University now has a Campus at Mbale and two Branches at Ru-baga and Masaka. Two additional Campuses are due to open in the not too distant future. The number of affi liated institutions has also grown to include St John the Bap-tist Ggaba Primary Teachers Col-lege, Philosophy Centre Jinja, St. Francis Counsellor Training Centre – Mbarara, Fatima Institute – Sierra

Leone, Bishop Magambo Coun-sellor Training Institute, Virika, Fort Portal, Mbuye Farm School - Rakai, Uganda Catholic Social Centre-Rubaga, Kisubi Brothers University College (KBUC) and Uganda Mar-tyrs University – Nile Campus. The expansion refl ected in the above developments shows the dyna-mism of the University and its inter-est in serving the Church and the Nation, as well as the international community.

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word from dvc AADeputy Vice Chancellor, Academic AffairsAssociate Professor Dr. KISEKKA Joseph

Dear Friends,It is a tradition at Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) to celebrate UMU day bringing back sweet memories when UMU fi rst opened her doors on 18th October 1993 to the fi rst Students. Apart from being a reliving of that event, celebrat-ing UMU day is an occasion of thanksgiving; grateful to God for having inspired the very fi rst dreamer of setting up a Catholic University in Uganda, for having given the founders the courage to take bold deci-sions to establish it and for all other stakeholders both past, present and those to come for having associated themselves with the growth of UMU.

From the fi rst two initial facul-ties of Business Administration

and Management and the Institute of Ethics and Develop-ment Studies, UMU has grown from strength to strength by establishing other quality facul-ties with departments which at present include The Fac-ulty of the Built Environment, The Faculty of Education, The Faculty of Science, The Faculty of Health Sciences, The Faculty of Agriculture, The East African School of Diplomacy Govern-

ance and International Studies. These are given vigor by the solidarity from the Coordinat-ing Unit of Quality Assurance, Centre for Distance Learning Studies, the Library, the School of Postgraduate Studies, the Directorates of Research, and Outreach.Started with no Affi liates, now UMU has several affi liated and accredited Institutions includ-ing Branches and Campuses. Again, celebrating the 17th Anniversary at Mbale cam-pus is a visible sign of UMU`s resolve, guided by her vision, mission, core values and guid-ing principles as outlined in her Strategic Plan 2010-2020, to not only make a difference as her slogan goes but also to fol-low her motto of `In virtue and wisdom lead the world` to its logical and natural conclusion.`In virtue and wisdom lead the world` is both a command and a wish. Let us therefore

managementUMU values its international char-acter and has links with various universities which include: Notre Dame in the USA, St. Mary’s Halifax and Manitoba in Canada, Gron-ingen and Nijmegen in the Neth-erlands and Johannes Keppler University, Linz, in Austria. Both the student and staff community con-sists of members from more than 20 different countries.

Among the guiding principles of the University is the desire to main-tain high quality in everything the University does. Quality at UMU is not limited to the academic life but to all aspects of the life of the University. To this end, the Univer-sity has received quite a number of national and international awards which will be mentioned later in this newsletter. It is also ex-citing to note that we have been receiving very positive feedback from the present and prospective employers of our students due to the ability of our alumni to adapt

and learn easily in the assignments given to them and also to act with a lot of motivation and minimum

supervision. The ethical manner in which they conduct themselves is also very much appreciated. This is a tradition that we at UMU are very proud of and would like to continue. We are committed to continuous improvement in whatever we do and are looking

for students who can identify with the positive values that we cherish and uphold.

The opening of Mbale Campus is another milestone in our growth and presence in other Regions of the country. We are happy that we have been able to come closer to the students in the Eastern Region of Uganda and we are ready to build and strengthen relationships with prospective students and oth-er stakeholders. Please come and join in this effort by either becom-ing students in any of the Campus-es and Branches of UMU or giving us your support in any way within your means. We appreciate your prayers and well wishes. We shall be happy to work with prospec-tive students to develop their ca-reers because their success is also our success. We value our students and our alumni and believe that, together, we can make a positive difference where it counts most.

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act like the Martyrs of Uganda in whose footsteps we trail to take the values that we espouse seriously by show-ing total commitment. I urge all stakeholders to continue always to ask for something more and better; this will keep challenging UMU and will help her to innovate her programs while insisting on total quality control.May I take this opportunity to congratulate The Faculty of the Built Environment upon her

The university has been recognized nationally and internationally for some of its activities. UMU awards in-cluded: • The “Mainstreaming Environment and Sustainability in African Universities Partnership (MESA)” Award for 2009.• 1st Runner up at the Ugandan Universities’ Exhibition of 2009 whose theme was “Community Outreach”.• The 2006 Association of Commonwealth Universities award for Public Relation, Marketing and Communi cation in the website category.• A nomination as the Commonwealth University of the year (by the Times Higher Education Supplement) in 2006.• The Best University in Uganda in 2005 award as selected by East African Institute of Social Research based at Makerere.• The Ex Corde Ecclesiae Medal from the Federation of International Catholic Universities in 2003.• Validation visits by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), Uganda Society of Architects (USA), The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA.)• Accreditation by the Uganda Society of Architects and The Commonwealth Association of Architects in 2008 (the only University in Uganda with Accredited programs in Architecture).

I0.10.10 anniversary. Mention goes to the Faculty of Health Sciences which is to house the Postgraduate Medical Educa-tion (PGME) programme soon to begin in St. Raphael of St. Francis Hospital at Nsambya. Best wishes to The East African School of Diplomacy, Govern-ance and International Studies which opened her doors to the fi rst candidates this month. I glory with the Nile University campus of Uganda Martyrs University that started this year.

We should all hug ourselves over the establishment of Mbale Campus whose offi cial opening is today 18th Octo-ber, the day when the Martyrs of Uganda were canonized in 1964. A splendid coincidence indeed!To my dear staff - colleagues, best wishes. To my dear stu-dents at all levels the ball is in your hands to determine what you will make of UMU and what UMU will make of you.Be blessed.

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Mr. Euzibio Katoroogo AkiikiDirector Human Resources

Ms. Chrisitine Florence Kizito

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Mr. Innocent ByumaAcademic Registrar

Ms. Stella NanzalaChief Finance

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Sr. KOBUSINGYE, Prisca Assoc Sc. (Massachusetts); BSc (Hart-ford Connecticut); MBA (Worcester, USA)

The Faculty of Business Administration and Management is one of the pioneer departments at Uganda Martyrs University and it was established to bridge the gap between managerial theory and practice. The main thrust of the faculty consists in providing courses that will train students to understand and internalize managerial theory taking into consideration the relevancy of this theory to the job market and equip them with useful, managerial skills and attitudes applicable to varied work scenarios. The vision of the Faculty is to be one of the Africa’s most renowned and internationally respected schools of management education, comprising of a community of celebrated scholars, lecturers, students and alumni whose creative work and moral integrity transforms the quality of the learning and practice of management by sound critical up- to date and practical business transactions.

The Faculty’s mission is to offer a competitive and morally sensitive management education of high quality and excellence that meets the needs of modern society through continuous evaluation and revision of courses offered in response to

constructive modern developments in the job market. The programs consists of lectures, tutorials, private study, individual and group assignments, tests, workshops/seminars, fi eld assignments, special projects and management skill development sessions intended to enhance managerial insights, vision, and high integrity. It prepares the students to be marketable to potential employers and job creators of managerial

insights in varied circumstances. Programs offered: In conjunction with GTZ we offer a Diploma and a Degree in Micro-fi nance and Community Economic Development to provide a practical understanding

Dr. SSEBUWUF, JudeB.A Phil (MUK); B.A Theo (Urban); B.A Ed, M.A Ed, PhD (UNISAL)

IEDS is one of the two oldest aca-demic departments in UMU. It is among the pioneer departments of the University. In the 17 years of the University’s existence IEDS has steadily grown: the academic programmes have multiplied to meet the needs of society and the numbers of ap-plicants have enormously grown. By the end of last academic year we had about 1,500 students (excluding students from affi liated/accredited institutions). Soon we hope to be-come a School – School of Ethics and

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INSTITUTE OF ETHICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIESDevelopment Studies.

IEDS is a fl ag-bearer of a holistic approach to learning and integral formation of men and women who can lead the world with and in virtue and wisdom, just as the University motto puts it (virtute et sapientia duc mundum). The Institute is a depart-ment that has enviously protected the uniqueness of Uganda Martyrs’ University: the University founded on Christian values and Ethics. The Institute has always had an inter-national fl avour. Our staff come from or have studied from various parts of the globe. Our students also come from many parts of the world on full

time, part time, distance learning, and exchange programmes. Students come from Uganda, Burundi, Rwan-da, The DRC, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, Mozambique, South Africa, Holland, Belgium, Slovenia, Britain, United States of America, and many others.

Among our students and former stu-dents, especially in the Programmes of Democracy and Development Studies, are several VIPs including Members of Parliament, Heads of Political Parties, RDCs, LCV Chairper-sons, and Security/Defence men and women.

Institute of Ethics and Development Studies also accredits academic pro-grammes of a number of institutions in Uganda and elsewhere: Uganda

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTof sustainable micro-fi nance and we supply the necessary tools to create and operate successful sustainable micro-fi nance institutions. The program attracts students working in fi nancial and micro-fi nance institutions. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Full-time, 3years) trains an all-rounder, managerially and behaviorally manager. The faculty has adapted a pragmatic structure of interlinked three broad specialized areas of Marketing and Management, Finance and Accounting and Procurement in order to form graduates who are management and policy-oriented practioners. Day and evening programs in various campuses follow the same structure. Master of Business Administration program provides a high level of professional and practical training in business administration and management in response to the growing globalization of the world economy and increasing number of companies and organizations that require managers with creative potential of result-oriented management and insightful strategic future. The Faculty employs full-time and distinguished scholars within the country and abroad to ensure quality education and excellence, meet challenges and cater for busy executives and the modern competitive environment. As a faculty we are determined to lead the world in virtue and wisdom.

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the deansCatholic Social Training Centre-Ru-baga, Jinja Philosophy Centre, Jinja, Nyamitanga St. Francis Counselling Training Institute, Mbarara, St. Paul Fatima Institute, Sierra Leone, Nile Uni-versity Campus, Arua and others such as the Multitech Academy, Kampala, yet to be accredited.

We marry theory and praxis and discourage verbatim repetition of lecture notes. We also have courses that are basically praxis-oriented: students learn to make wine, paper, soap, local medicine; they learn to make project proposals and imple-mentation of business plans in course units such as Development in Prac-

FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTMs. NSHEMEREIRWE, ConnieBSc Eng. (Civil) (MUK); MSc ETSD (Twente)

TEN YEARS OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION AT UGANDA MARTYRS UNIVERSITY

In October 2010, the Faculty of the Built Environment will achieve a signifi -cant milestone: Ten Years of Built En-vironment Education and Research at the Uganda Martyrs University. Since its establishment in 2000, the Faculty has graduated 72 students from the un-dergraduate programme, and a fur-ther 10 from the graduate professional programme in Architecture. Current students number over 90 students from across East and Central Africa; most of these are seeking to become pro-fessional architects, but others hope to pursue the alternative paths of Landscape Architecture, Environmen-tal Design, and Building Technology. Some of the graduates of the under-graduate programme have also gone on to undertake professional educa-tion in these disciplines.

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTSThe Faculty has made great strides in Built Environment education and re-search, for which we are proud:• The Faculty was the fi rst in Sub-Sa-haran Africa (outside South Africa) to offer a graduate professional pro-gramme in architecture, and the fi rst in East Africa to offer a Master of Archi-tecture (professional) programme fully validated by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education and the Uganda Society of Architects.• The Faculty maintains one of the only functional Building Materials’ Testing Laboratories in Uganda.• A low Student to Staff Ratio (cur-rently 1:8) ensuring more interaction between students and instructors.• International faculty from Uganda, Australia, Belgium, Kenya and Nigeria, as well as Occasional Visiting Profes-sors from Australia, Botswana, South Africa, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States.• Our unique programme allows stu-dents to continue their professional studies in professional schools with a similar structure. Students have con-tinued their studies in the United States of America, South Africa, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom, in fi elds as diverse as Architecture, Urban Design,

Structural Engineering, and Project Management. •Architecture professional programme Validated by the Uganda Society of Architects / Uganda National Council for Higher Education (2008)• Over 20 Refereed publications (Book Chapters, Journal Articles, Conference Papers)Our commitment to Quality is of ut-most importance, and is a key driving force for the ongoing development and benchmarking of our programme against cutting edge practices across the globe.

tice and Indigenous knowledge, and Project Planning and Management as well as Entrepreneurship, respectively. Our students carry out various activi-ties in the community to improve on the lives of the people around the campus; students do identify needy people in the village and, together with their lecturers, devise means to provide for such people.

Our students are also encouraged to do Internship before they graduate. We send them to work in the Parlia-ment, Local Government units, and various NGO’s and Parastatals.

FACULTY OF SCIENCEFr. KIWANUKA N. HenryBsc Math/Econ; M.A Div (USF); MSc Math (Marquette).

Established in 1997, the faculty of Science has a vision derived from the recognition that real national devel-opment of Uganda starts from serious study and Understanding of science. Without a large section of the popula-tion internalizing science

subjects and applying scientifi c meth-ods of solving problems, development is bound to be staggered and slow.

The faculty is, therefore, committed to training competent, high-level manpower in science subjects that will form a backbone for the stock of scientists in and outside Uganda. The

faculty also encourages enhance-ment and updating of staff skills by facilitating attainment of higher quali-fi cations either through conventional studies and research, and to publish results in local and international pub-lications.

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FACULTY OF EDUCATIONProf. OTAALA, Barnabas B.A (London); M.A Ed (Columbia Univ. New York)

The faculty of education, as the University, and Uganda, shares the national dream of making higher education more accessible to all. This end our goals include:1.Translating the trends and policies in education in to useful learning and support materials.2. Meeting student needs through development of suitable learner materials.3. Producing guides for trainers and educators.Our module production programme includes:

1. The production of high quality interactive materials for students and educators doing programmes by Distance education.2. The development of suitable lan-guage and communication materials for tertiary education that are in tune with current language and communi-cation needs.We understand the need to upgrade Uganda’s delivery capacity through distance education and therefore our materials are specifi cally de-signed for education at a distance and for self - directed learning. Over the years we have developed a strong pool of qualifi ed module producers who are knowledgeable in various areas of learning.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCEDr. BWETE, VincentMB ChD; MPH (MUST); MHSM (UMU)

Healthcare Management courses at Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) started in 1996 upon request from the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) which had realized a couple of challenges within its nationwide network of health facilities. The key challenges were:1.Managers of health units, despite their commitment and qualifi cations in clinical subjects, were not qualifi ed in

management and were having many problems in executing their duties. The problems were mainly in the manage-ment of human, fi nancial and mate-rial resources; lack of competences in strategic and operational planning; lack of competences in project pro-posal writing and in resource mobiliza-tion. 2.Most managers were appointed on the basis of trust only, without consider-ation for their technical competence. 3.Many expatriate managers, espe-cially missionaries, were departing.

4.Most foreign assistance through mis-sionaries and old contacts was dwin-dling.5.Several local managers were quali-fi ed in other aspects of management but had no idea about the value-based management required in the health sector.There was a need to, therefore, create a local cadre of managers who were competent in managing health institu-tions with a feeling for the social val-ues that govern the health sector. A Diploma in Hospital Administration was started by the Faculty of Business Ad-ministration and Management (BAM),

At the faculty, we have three depart-ments a) Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)b) Econom-ics c) Mathematics and Statistics and we offer the following courses.

(a) Bachelor of Science Degree (Full time)(b) Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology (Full time)(c) Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (full time and part time)(d) Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics (Full time)(e) Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Mathematics (Full time)(f) Master of Science Degree in Infor-mation Systems (Both full time and part time)(g) Master of Science Degree in De-velopment Economics (Full time and part time)(h) Master of Science Degree in ICT (Full time)

Students graduating from Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology shall be able to effective-ly design, construct and deploy qual-ity tools for the organizations. These students will be equipped with skills to take on either technical or manage-

rial positions in the fi eld of IT.

Bachelor of Science graduates spe-cialize in two fi elds and are prepared as technical professional who can work with ease in the area of speciali-zation, business to assist in the fi eld of education.

Students graduating from Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics will be equipped with mathematical concepts and strong analytical and applied skills which will enable them to work in a number of organizations as Banking, Insurance, Commerce, NGOs and Research Organizations.

Bachelor of Science in Business Eco-nomics graduates are armed with basic economic concepts and strong analytical skills which enable them to work in areas as; banking, NGOs, research organizations, Government institutions – especially in planning de-partments and business corporations.

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FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREDr. KUDAMBA, Charles BVM (Univ. of Nairobi); MSc (Queensland)

The Faculty of Agriculture was initi-ated in 2000 with the major objective of meeting the current qualitative and quantitative demand of Agricultural Professionals that are focused on the development of agricultural sector from subsistence to commercial farm-ing with in Uganda and in the region. From the Associate Degree program the Faculty has evolved to Bachelors and Masters Programs. It is now offering three programs. At an undergraduate level two innovative distance learn-ing programs of a Bsc. in Agriculture and Bsc Organic Agriculture are being offered since 2003 and 2005, respec-tively. One Masters of Science in Agro ecology has started this year 2010 with an enrollment of over 50 students. This is conducted on a part time execu-tive week end basis. In the pipe line are a full time Bachelor of Agriculture and Masters of Science in Sustainable Plant Health (part time). The Faculty

also runs, annually, an Organic Sector Short Course for practicing farmers, ex-tension workers and other professional to introduce to them the principles of organic farming.

MISSION STATEMENTTo holistically build a critical quality and quantity of professional agricul-

turists with sustainable resource man-agement hands on skills, in order to meet the university goal of creating an environmentally friendly atmos-phere where intellectual and moral value are a priority , while contributing to the national goal of modernizing agriculture . GOALProduce a graduate with capacity to create jobs and with a round knowl-edge of agriculture that translate into real physical and fi nancial output.OBJECTIVESi.To provide high quality education, designed to meet the dynamic de-mands of the agricultural sectorii.To execute research, disseminate appropriate knowledge and skills for modernization, improved productivity and profi tability of Agricultureiii.To collaborate with other stakehold-ers in development i.e. Research Insti-tutions, Universities, NGO, Local and Central Governments to help in mod-ernizing agriculture.

with 9 participants from the Catho-lic health network under scholarship from Memisa Medicus Mundi, a Dutch NGO. A Masters degree programme in Hospital Administration started in 1997 with 3 candidates. However, the entire Ugandan health sector was undergo-ing reform, due to economic pressure and global infl uences. Decentralisa-tion of the health sector and public-pri-vate partnership in health (PPPH) were setting in. Private-not-for-profi t (PNFP) health facilities were on the brink of collapse due to increasing poverty in the country, loss of external support and weak management. In response, they were increasing their fees and thus, making their services more and more inaccessible to the progressively

poorer population. Even managers qualifi ed in Public Health did not have managerial skills because their training did not give special attention to man-agerial issues. PNFP facilities had to get ready and to be capable to account for public resources received from do-nors and from the government under the PPPH. The students of the faculty largely come from Uganda, but we get some from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethio-pia, DR Congo, Burundi and Malawi. We have also got some from Italy in the past.

EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Mr. BALIGIDDE, Samuel Herbert B.A; M.A Ed Mgt (MUK); MPA (PWU, USA)

What started as a vision by the Vice Chancellor and then a Management Concept Paper has become reality after three years of consultation with the relevant stakeholders and net-working with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Tourism, and as a result of meticulous planning and the input of local and internationally recognized Professors and scholars. The establishment of the East African

School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies is one of the latest additions to UMU’s strategies in starting programmes for serving the local and international community. The fi rst crop of graduate students attended their fi rst lectures on 1st October 2010.Understanding the complex nature of decision making in foreign policy and insight into the multi-dimensional dy-namics of contemporary diplomacy are crucial not only to foreign rela-

tions but also to good global business. Besides, analytical perspectives on the impact of the globalization of pol-itics, trade, fi nances, environmental issues and economic development require broad-based inter-disciplinary knowledge acquired through inten-sive study, simulation of real life situa-tions, group discussions and research. The EASDGIS Masters programme in Diplomacy and International Studies is therefore designed to combine depth of specialization in a particular area

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RESEARCH DIRECTORATE Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charles Ssekyewa

Over the years, the University has es-tablished itself as a research-led high-er education institution that roots its community engagement and teach-ing programs in a rigorous assessment and, subsequently, thorough under-standing of relevant individual and community needs. This has been ena-bled by the University’s conviction that

relevance relates to context, meaning that the design of relevant teaching and community service programs ne-cessitates participatory, interdiscipli-nary, multi-sector and cross-cultural needs assessment. Accordingly, Ugan-da Martyrs University presents itself to its immediate and wider community as a partner for engagement rather than an expert with a magic wand that can solve all their development

problems without their contribution. Therefore, in collaboration with the School of Postgraduate Studies, which is in charge of student research, the University’s Research Directorate fa-cilitates participatory, interdisciplinary and multicultural community needs assessment the results of which form the basis for the University’s research, community outreach and teaching programs. This has resulted into pursuit of a research agenda that focuses on priority community needs like food security, poverty alleviation, environ-

of study with breadth of knowledge of related disciplines concerned with international affairs. A student who satisfactorily completes the programme and at once decides to take up employment in Govern-ment, the private sector or interna-tional organizations will have had the advantage of graduate training that is inter-disciplinary, multi-dimensional and better focused towards solving the challenges of today. EASDGIS has three departments; The Department of Diplomacy and International Stud-ies, the Department of Good Govern-ance and Peace Studies and Interna-tional Trade Policy and Law.The Objectives of the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies include;To train participants with career ambitions in jobs with an international dimension, Foreign Service Offi cers, Staff of NGOs, International Organiza-tions, UN Agencies and Multi-national Corporations in Protocol and Diplo-matic skills.To prepare participants in all aspects of international affairs including for-eign relations, international trade, in-ternational politics, international law,

environmental issues, global commu-nication, peace and justice.To equip participants with the tech-niques of Diplomatic negotiations and mediation.

To enable participants identify and analyse the causes of war in order to promote effective peace-making, confl ict resolution and management.The Objectives of the Department of Good Governance and Peace Stud-ies include;To contribute to students’ growth in

the overall fi eld of peace and confl ict transformation trough writing, publish-ing and the use of other non-formal means of communication.To train students to acquire a criti-cal thinking on the aspect of existing knowledge and theory in the fi eld of peace and confl ict transformation which will enable them to contribute positively to development.Handle confl ict at all levels, including the interpersonal, with increased sen-sitivity and resourcefulness and taking the opportunities for positive change.The Objectives of the Department of International Trade Policy and Law are;To contribute to a pool of competent national negotiators in trade matters.To build long-term capacity in trade-related policy issues at the national and regional levelsTo provide an opportunity for trade practitioners to strengthen their knowl-edge of the theoretical aspects of international trade.To provide an opportunity to potential trade policy analysts and negotiators to understand the practical aspects of international trade through intern-ship/research.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCESAssoc. Prof. OTAALA, Laura B.A (MUK); M.A (Ling) Univ. of Nairobi; PhD (Univ. of WC)

The Faculty of Humanities and So-cial Sciences offers disciplines that study the human condition using analytic, critical and speculative as opposed to the empirical ap-proaches used in the natural and social sciences. As a result, the Faculty is preparing a breed of social workers that will be relevant to the current times. Through providing instruction in English Language Grammar, Literature

and Composition, Oral Communi-cation Skills, Original and Critical writing skills and Business English as core courses, the Faculty facili-tates Uganda Martyrs University’s fi rmly held belief that, whatever their areas of endeavour, all stu-dent need functional generic skills in the areas of communication, entrepreneurship and informa-tion communication technology. In fact, plans are underway to introduce the teaching of French, Kiswahili and Chinese-responsive to the needs presented by the contemporary trend of political

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mental sustainability, healthcare and ethics whilst mainstreaming indige-nous knowledge, values and heritage. To promote the mainstreaming indige-nous knowledge, values and heritage, the Research Directorate runs the Afri-can Research Documentation Center; African Research Museum--the only one of its kind in East Africa; and Mtafi -ti Mwafrika or African Researcher, a monograph series that publishes defi n-itive research fi ndings relevant to the understanding of the African reality. On behalf of the University, the Direc-torate also promotes the partnership of the University’s staff and students with governments and research centers of excellence. As a result, the University is in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Uganda, University of Notre Dame, Sida/Sarec, Univer-sity of Groningen, National Organic Agriculture Movement, the European Union, Asia Caribbean and Pacifi c Or-

ganization, International Federation of Catholic Universities, Catholic Univer-sity of Eastern Africa, Catholic Medical Bureau, the German Academic Ex-change (DAAD) and Nuffi c. Uganda Martyrs University has the distinction of converting its research into products. Annually, the Research Directorate hosts an annual conference, at which research fi ndings are disseminated, validated and discussed by scholars and members of the general public. In addition, the University sponsors the publication of the Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, which provides a platform for scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues from an interdisciplinary and international perspective. The Univer-sity’s research has also been translat-ed into teaching units and programs and, in 1999, the World Bank noted that, rather than be encumbered by any particular academic tradition,

Uganda Martyrs University evolves in-novative curricula-based on rigorous assessment of identifi ed individual and community needs.

UGANDA MARTYRS UNIVERSITY - MBALE CAMPUS IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF TOROROTororo Archdiocese initiated discussions and eventually reached an agreement with Uganda Martyrs University in December 2007 to open a Regional Centre in Mbale to help UMU Coordinate its programmes. In 2008 UMU opened offi ces at St Austin’s Church in Mbale.This memorandum of understanding also stipulated that Uganda Martyrs Uni-versity was to eventually start Week-end and Evening lectures at the centre. A campus was to be set up on Mbale college land.On 26 March. 2010, the National Council for Higher Education accredited Mbale Centre as a Campus of UMU. Following this approval, the Campus started rig-orous advertising for the rightful Students to apply for admission.On 9 /9/ 2010, Mbale Campus opened its doors for its pioneer students in the following degree Courses:-1.Bachelor of Business Administration and Management.2.Bachelor of Ethics and Development Studies

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3.Master of Business Administration4.Master of Arts in Development Studies5.A Diploma in information Technology.Mbale Campus has a very conducive atmosphere for studies and enjoys tremendous support from the archdiocese and a warm welcome by communities in the region.The Campus has enough, well qualifi ed and experienced lecturers to teach and guide students in their research.You are therefore welcome to join or give support to this young Campus that is determined to be the pride and centre of excellence in this region.FABIAN .J. WAKHOLIDIRECTOR, UMU MBALE CAMPUS,

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Alex Agaba Amelia Zalwango Jude Ssempebwa Harriet MutonyiAbisagi N. Kasoma David N. Tshimba Ceaser C. Buti Benardine Bukomeko Jane Apila Aloysius Byaruhanga Susan Ninsiima Eleanor NaisikweThomas Niwamara Tony Ojok Esther Gensi

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Opened in Masaka town in the year 2008, its located at Bwala Hill, just after Masaka Senior Secondary School. All our lecturers are deployed by UMU respective faculties and we offer the following courses;Undergraduate Courses:o Dip. Computer Science and Information Technologyo Business Administration and Management, ando Social Development and Counseling. Postgraduate Courses:o Masters in Business Administration and Managemento Master of Arts in Development StudiesThe Branch is coordinated by Fr. Joseph N. Ssembatya (M.Ed.)Contacts:Coordinator: +256 772 571293, Secretary: +256 782 088244

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Our society is in a period of great transition, a time when we are witnessing the breakdown of families, the dis-appearance of supportive communities, the disregard of traditional values. Yet, we are also entering a time of extraordinary achievements when the world is truly becoming a global village, a time where there seems no limit to what a determined human can do.At Kisubi Brothers University College, we attempt to prepare you for the challenges of a dynamic environment by serving as guides on your process of learning to assess right from wrong, form your own convictions, and as-sume your rightful responsibility. We seek to prepare you to serve as your own guide, soon becoming capable of serving as role models to others. The Kisubi Brothers University College educators will not attempt to instill in you their own convictions or beliefs, nor will they try to mold you into their image. No, they will seek to draw from you the powers and the gifts that lay dormant within you, facilitating the unfolding of the beauty and the strengths that God has seeded in you. They will nurture the unique being that is you, serving as mentors, facilitators, traveling companions on the journey to adulthood. Humans thrive in community, more fulfi lled from nurturing one another than through any other activity, learning from one another, ever dependent upon a helping hand. As you are blessed by a supportive com-munity, you too will learn to bless others by your own presence and your own gifts. The joy and the love you give to others will soon become the transformative source of meaning and purpose in your own life. Br. Francis BlouinDirector, Kisubi Brothers University College

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In 1998, Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) started master programmes on full time at the main campus in Nkozi and later in 2000, expanded its reach to Kampala by opening Rubaga Campus at Uganda Catholic Social Training Centre. The Institute of Ethics and Development Studies and Faculty of Business Administration and Management being the pioneers introduced the Master of Arts in Development Studies and Master of Business Administration with 22 and 34 students respectively on part time.In 2006, the Faculty of Science joined with its Master of Science in Development Economics; revived the Master of Science in Information System in 2008 and introduced a new Master of Science programme in ICT Management, Policy and Architectural Design in 2010 all on weekend teaching. In 2008, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences opened both postgraduate and undergraduate pro-grammes of Master of Human Rights and Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling.With the increasing demand of part time programmes, UMU opened a new branch at Rubaga next to the Nurses’ Hostel of Rubaga Hospital. The East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies moved to this campus in 2010 and has enrolled students in Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Arts in International Trade, Policy and Law and Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Governance and International Stud-ies. The year has also seen Faculty of Agriculture entering the new campus with Master of Science in Agro-Ecology and Faculty of BAM introducing its popular Bachelor of Business Administration and Management on day programme.

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There is something about Uganda Martyrs University that makes it stand out from other Universities.One month prior to reporting day, I had a tour around the main campus, I was fascinated. The campus is spacious and peaceful, just the perfect place for an ex-cellent education. I could not wait for the semester to begin, and when it did, I was not disappointed. The Uganda Martyrs Students’ Union (UMUSU) was very welcoming and this made me feel I already belonged.

Students’ life at UMU is intriguing. There are always these interesting events where we really get to interact and so-cialize with one another. After lectures, the sports ground is open to anyone who wishes to exercise or relax after a tough day. Students can engage in football, lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton and many others, the list is endless!The lectures at UMU are taken seriously though. It is a University that prioritizes making a differ-ence and this is primarily through educating and equipping stu-dents with skills to make them professionals once they are out of the University setting. One cannot feel the impact of quality edu-

cation that UMU provides if one misses lectures. The lecturers are so much involved in their work, as a matter of fact, they enjoy what they do. The relationship between lecturers and students is that of respect and friendship which is quite remarkable. The system of

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quiring skills and attitudes through thorough participation in lectures and outside class activi-ties like fi eld trips, which is again interesting because one gets to know what they are made of and also, one gets the chance to put theory into practice.

I have learned that, after gradu-ating from UMU, the effect the graduate has on his or her com-munity is outstandingly evident. A person who has studied in UMU

has a competitive advantage when compared with other uni-versities. This shows it is the right place to be for with wisdom and knowledge we lead the World. It is not surprising that a number of people believe that to get quality education and to realize one’s potential in higher edu-

cation in Uganda today, one has to look at Uganda Martyrs University and no other place. And yes, I guess that is true. I have been part of this commu-nity for a year now and I must say, my choice of joining this university is worth it.

I hope as you embark on your journey in the Mbale campus, you

too will come to appreciate UMU as I have. I will look forward to hearing about your experience as students not at the main campus but undertaking your studies with UMU. Make the student life as pleasant as ours and let us shine so that our motto stands true: In virtue and wisdom, lead the World.

Olga Namasembe BAM II

Nile University Campus of Uganda Martyrs University is founded as a Community Based Institution in the north-western region of Uganda. It is situated in Arua District. The history of Nile University and eventually as a Campus of Uganda Martyrs University dates as far back as 1860’s when St. Daniel Comboni had a plan of starting a University with four learning Centers in the Equato-rial region and along the various coasts of Africa. “A plan of a re-birth or re-generation of Africa.” His famous slogan was, “Save Africa with Africans.”

Nile University Campus started as a Community based Private University in August 2003, with the aim of pro-moting quality education, academic excellence, professional practice, and integral growth and develop-ment. Nile University was registered with the Registrar of Companies on 6th Nov.2002; as a legal entity under the Company’s Act (Cap.85) of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda. National Council for Higher Education inspected the newly established University project from 29th to 30th September 2003 and awarded it Letter of Interim Authority for four years (2004 – 2008). Director Nile University

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMESAdvanced Diploma (Environmental Design) (FT)Advanced Diploma (Health Services Management) (FT)Advanced Diploma (Health Promotion and Education) (FT)Bachelor of Arts (Ethics and Development Studies) (FT)Bachelor of Arts (Democracy and Development Studies) (DL)Bachelor of Arts (Local Governance and Human Rights) (DL)Bachelor of Arts (Micro Finance and Community Economic Development) (DL)Bachelor of Social Development and Counseling (Day, Eve - Rubaga)Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (FT, PT)Bachelor of Education (Primary) (DL)Bachelor of Environmental Design (FT)Bachelor of Science (Organic Agriculture) (DL)Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) (DL)Bachelor of Science (Business Economics) (FT)Bachelor of Science (Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science) (FT) areas of spe-cialization:I. BSc (Economics and Statistics)II. BSc (Economics and Computer Science)III. BSc (Economics and Mathematics)IV. BSc (Statistics and Computer Science)V. BSc (Mathematics and Computer Science)VI. BSc (Mathematics and Statistics)Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics) (FT)Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) (FT)

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESPostgraduate Diploma (International Trade, Policy and Law) (PT)Postgraduate Diploma (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) (DL)Master of Architecture (Professional)/PG Diploma (FT)Master of Science (Agro-Ecology)/PG Diploma (PT)Master of Business Administration/PG Diploma (FT, PT)Master of Human Rights/PG Diploma (PT)Master of Science (Development Economics)/PG Diploma (FT, PT)Master of Science (Health Services Management)/PG Diploma (FT)Master of Science (Information Systems)/PG Diploma (FT, PT)Master of Science (ICT Management, Policy and Architectural Design) (PT)Master of Arts (Development Studies)/PD Diploma (FT, PT, DL)Master of Arts (Education and Development)/PG Diploma (FT)Master of Arts (International Trade, Policy and Law) (PT)Master of Arts (Local Governance and Human Rights)/PG Diploma (DL)Master of Arts (Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies) (PT) Master of Arts (Sustainable Peace and Confl ict Management)/PG Diploma (FT)Note: PG – Postgraduate, FT- Full-time; PT- Part-time and DL– Distance Learning. Evening pro-grammes run from 6.00pm-9.00pm and PT on Friday and Saturday.

HOW TO APPLYApplication forms can be obtained either from the Registrar’s Offi ce in Nkozi, or the UMU Kampala Offi ce located at the Uganda Catholic Social Training Centre-Rubaga. Application forms can also be downloaded from our website (http://www.umu.ac.ug). In this case, the application fee will have to be paid before the application can be processed. Application forms and course infor-mation can be obtained from the UMU Centres (Arua, Fort-Portal, Kabale, Lira, Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara, Moyo and Soroti) or with the Catholic Diocesan Education Secretaries.Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Shillings (UGX 15,000) for undergraduate courses and Twenty Five Thousand Shillings (UGX 25,000) for postgraduate excluding bank charge.For all inquires about postgraduate programmes, please contact the School of Postgraduate Studies on spgs@umu.ac.ug or Tel: +256 454660159/752 514338