Uganda Martyrs University

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)
MottoVirtute et Sapientia Duc Mundum
Motto in English
In Virtue and Wisdom Lead the World
TypePrivate
Established1993
ChancellorJoseph Anthony Zziwa
Vice-ChancellorKyamanywa Edrin Patrick
Administrative staff
400+ (2014)
Students5,000+ (2014)[1]
Location,
00°00′13″N 32°00′52″E / 0.00361°N 32.01444°E / 0.00361; 32.01444
CampusRural, town
Websitewww.umu.ac.ug
Uganda Martyrs University is located in Uganda
Uganda Martyrs University
Location in Uganda

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a private University affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda. The University is owned by the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda.[2] It is licensed by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.[3] UMU consists of seven Faculties, two Institute, six Campuses, nine Departments, and three schools. As of March 2022, total student enrollment is 4,632.[4] Of these, about 1,500 students were residential, while nearly 3,000 students were enrolled in UMU's distance learning programs. The number of staff members was over 400.[1]

  1. ^ a b Kafeero, Stephen (14 November 2014). "1,700 Graduate At Nkozi". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  2. ^ Uganda Martyrs University. "At a Glance". Uganda Martyrs University. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  3. ^ UNCHE. "Uganda Martyrs University Accredited By UNCHE Since 1993". Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE). Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. ^ Uganda Martyrs University (18 March 2022). "Get to know UMU". Uganda Martyrs University. Retrieved 18 March 2022.