Hands-on trainingPractical, technology-oriented education in engineering, irrigation and mechanization.
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Busitema University
Busia District, Uganda
A multi-campus public university in Eastern Uganda, opened in 2007, known for practical, hands-on training in engineering, agriculture and the sciences.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 2 Sept 2026
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Busitema University was established by the Government of Uganda under Statutory Instrument No. 22 of 2007 and opened to students in October 2007. It brought together several well-established tertiary institutions across Eastern Uganda into one multi-campus university.
Its main campus and headquarters at Busitema grew from the National College of Agricultural Mechanization. Other campuses include Nagongera, the former National Teachers' College, now home of the Faculty of Science and Education.
NCHE lists this record as a University with status “University - Registered” and 82 programmes.
Seven districtsCampuses in Busia, Tororo, Soroti, Kamuli, Mbale, Pallisa and Butebo.
Research and innovationAn annual science, technology and innovation symposium.
Programmes & courses
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The regulator lists 82 programmes for Busitema University. The full course list has not been published here yet.
Academic structure
6 faculties
How Busitema University organises its teaching, from its official website.
01Official pageFaculty of Engineering02Official pageFaculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences03Official pageFaculty of Health Sciences04Official pageFaculty of Science and Education05Official pageFaculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences06Official pageFaculty of Management Sciences (Pallisa campus)
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Institution details come from busitema.ac.ug, checked 23 Oct 2026; recognition comes from Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Confirm fees, intakes and entry requirements directly with the institution.
Campus & location
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Busitema Campus
Main campus and headquarters in Busia District; engineering and sciences.
Nagongera Campus
Tororo District; the Faculty of Science and Education.
Arapai, Mbale, Namasagali and Pallisa campuses
Regional campuses with their own specialisations.
Busia District
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