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Overview

Established in 1999, the Busoga University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Iganga (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Region. This institution also has branch campuses in Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Kaliro and Pallisa. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Busoga University (BU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Ugandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Busoga University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 25-year-old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Ugandan higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Busoga University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Busoga University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Busoga University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Busoga University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym BU
Founded 1999
Motto Center of Academic Excellence
Colours Blue, yellow and red
Mascot Leopard
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Busoga University general video presentation.

University Location

Address PO Box 154, Iganga - Iganga Campus
Iganga
Eastern Region
Uganda
Busoga University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Busoga University Phone Number +256 (43) 243 175
Busoga University Fax Number +256 (43) 242 345
Other locations Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Kaliro and Pallisa

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Busoga University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Busoga University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Busoga University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Busoga University.

Busoga University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Busoga University's admission information.

Busoga University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Busoga University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Busoga University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Busoga University's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Busoga University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Busoga University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 154
Iganga
(43) 243175


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Busoga University.

Busoga University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Busoga University has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Busoga University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Busoga University's Control Type Control Type

Busoga University is a private higher education institution.


Busoga University's Entity Type Entity Type

Busoga University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Busoga University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Busoga University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Busoga University is Christian-Anglican Religious Affiliation

Busoga University has a Christian-Anglican affiliation (Church of Uganda - www.churchofuganda.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Busoga University's main facilities:


Busoga University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Busoga University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Busoga University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Busoga University's main services:


Busoga University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Busoga University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Busoga University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Busoga University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Busoga University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Busoga University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Busoga University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1999


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Busoga University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
  • Uganda Vice-Chancellors Forum (UVCF)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Busoga University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Busoga University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Busoga University's Facebook page Busoga University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Busoga University's X (formerly Twitter) page Busoga University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Busoga University's YouTube channel Busoga University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Busoga University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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