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University - Registered
Gulu University
Gulu District, Uganda
A public university in Northern Uganda, opened in 2002, with six faculties, an institute of peace studies and campuses across the region.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 2 Sept 2026
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Gulu University is one of Uganda's nine public universities. It opened in October 2002 at the District Farm Institute on Awich Street in Laroo Division, in what is now Gulu City.
Its six faculties run from medicine and science to law and business, alongside the Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies. Beyond Gulu it has campuses in Kitgum, Kotido and Hoima and a constituent college in Moroto.
NCHE lists this record as a University with status “University - Registered” and 68 programmes.
Peace and strategic studiesA dedicated institute for peace and conflict studies.
Regional campusesKitgum, Kotido and Hoima campuses and a college in Moroto.
Programmes & courses
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The regulator lists 68 programmes for Gulu University. The full course list has not been published here yet.
Academic structure
7 faculties and institutes
How Gulu University organises its teaching, from its official website.
01Official pageFaculty of Agriculture and Environment02Official pageFaculty of Business and Development Studies03Official pageFaculty of Education and Humanities04Official pageFaculty of Law05Official pageFaculty of Medicine06Official pageFaculty of Science07Official pageInstitute of Peace and Strategic Studies
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Institution details come from gu.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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Main Campus
Laroo Division, Gulu City.
Kitgum, Kotido and Hoima campuses
Regional campuses.
Constituent College Moroto
Moroto, Karamoja.
Gulu District
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