Values-based educationProfessional training grounded in Catholic values.
Chartered University
Uganda Martyrs University
Mpigi District, Uganda
A faith-based university founded in 1993 by the Catholic Bishops of Uganda, with its main campus in Nkozi and regional campuses across the country.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 2 Sept 2026
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Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) was established in 1993 by the Episcopal Conference of Catholic Bishops, which owns it. It offers holistic, value-driven education that combines professional training with moral integrity.
From its main campus in Nkozi and regional campuses in Kampala and around the country, UMU teaches across law, engineering, agriculture, the built environment, science, education, business and health sciences.
NCHE lists this record as a University with status “Chartered University” and 81 programmes.
Seven campusesNkozi plus Ngetta, Mbale, Fort Portal, Masaka, Nsambya and Lubaga.
Health sciencesIncluding the Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School.
Programmes & courses
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The regulator lists 81 programmes for Uganda Martyrs University. The full course list has not been published here yet.
Academic structure
9 faculties and schools
How Uganda Martyrs University organises its teaching, from its official website.
01Official pageFaculty of Law02Official pageFaculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences03Official pageFaculty of Agriculture04Official pageFaculty of the Built Environment05Official pageFaculty of Science06Official pageFaculty of Education07Official pageFaculty of Business Administration and Management08Official pageSchool of Arts and Social Sciences09Official pageFaculty of Health Sciences
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Institution details come from umu.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.
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Nkozi Main Campus
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Regional campuses
Ngetta, Mbale, Fort Portal, Masaka, Mother Kevin Nsambya and Lubaga.
Mpigi District
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