Overview
Founded in 1988, the Islamic University in Uganda is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Mbale (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Eastern Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Kampala. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Ugandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Ugandan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IUIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Islamic University in Uganda  |
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| Acronym | IUIU |
| Founded | 1988 |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 2555 Mbale Eastern Region Uganda |
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+256 (352) 512 100 |
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+256 (352) 280 525 |
| Other locations | Kampala |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Islamic University in Uganda's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Islamic University in Uganda's Facebook page
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Islamic University in Uganda's YouTube channel
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Islamic University in Uganda's main LinkedIn profile
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