Kampala International University

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Kampala International University (KIU) is a prominent private university in Uganda, renowned for its rapid growth and comprehensive academic offerings, particularly in Health Sciences, Law, and Business. It is one of the largest private universities in East Africa, attracting a diverse student body. For international students, KIU offers a vibrant multicultural environment with English-taught programs across all faculties and dedicated support through its International Office, which assists with admissions, immigration, and welfare. A distinctive characteristic is its significant regional impact, especially through its strong medical and health science programs that serve students from across East and Central Africa.

Background

Kampala International University (KIU) is a private, not-for-profit institution based in Uganda. It was established in 2001 and assumed chartered status in 2009. In pursuit of the dream to raise the next generation of problem solvers for the East African region and indeed the whole of Africa, the University operates a multi-campus system which consists of two campuses in Uganda (the main campus in Kampala and the western campus in Ishaka-Bushenyi); one other university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, while a third one is being developed in Nairobi, Kenya. The University, which started as a typical degree-awarding institution, has now grown into the number one private university in Uganda and is currently ranked number 2 in the country according to the 2022 Webometric Ranking, out of 68 universities. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter University-Council of East Africa. The University offers a variety of programmes in Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Engineering, Business and Management, Law, Humanities and Education.

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