Uganda Martyrs University

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Type Private Vice-Chancellor John Maviirii Students 5,000+ (2014) Phone +256 38 2410611 Founded 1993		Established 1993 Administrative staff 400+ (2014) Address Uganda Total enrollment 5,000 (2010)
Motto in English In Virtue and Wisdom Lead the World Motto Virtute et Sapientia Duc Mundum (In Virtue and Wisdom Lead the World) Notable alumni Thembo Nyombi, Musa Ecweru, Simon Ejua Similar Uganda Christian University, Nkumba University, Ndejje University, Kyambogo University, Kampala International University Profiles Facebook Twitter

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a private university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda. It is licensed by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.

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Location

UMU's main campus is in Nkozi, Mpigi District, in the Central Region of Uganda, approximately 82 kilometres (51 mi), by road, west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of that country. The coordinates of this campus are 0°00'13.0"N, 32°00'52.0"E (Latitude:0.003611; Longitude:32.014444).

History

UMU was established in October 1993 with 84 students and two academic departments: the Institute of Ethics & Development Studies and the Faculty of Business Administration & Management. Today, UMU consists of seven faculties, one institute, four centers, five departments, and two schools. As of January 2015, total student enrollment exceeded 5,000. 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.

Campuses

As of January 2015, UMU maintained campuses at the following locations:

Main Campus: At Nkozi, about 82 kilometres (51 mi) south-west of Kampala, on the highway between Kampala and Masaka.

Lubaga Campus: At Lubaga, in Lubaga Division, within the city limits of Kampala on 3 acres (1.2 ha) of land. This campus houses the School of Diplomacy.

Nsambya Campus: On the grounds of St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, on Nsambya Hill in Makindye Division in southern Kampala. This campus houses the Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine which, in 2010, started offering the Master of Medicine degree in general surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, internal medicine, and pediatrics.

Kabale Campus: In the south-western Ugandan city of Kabale.

Moyo Campus: In the town of Moyo, in the Northern Region, close to the border with South Sudan.

Mbale Campus: In Mbale, in the Eastern Region, at the foothills of Mount Elgon.

Soroti Campus: In the town of Soroti, in the Eastern Region.

Mbarara Campus: Located on Nyamitanga Hill, in the city of Mbarara, in the Western Region of Uganda, approximately 270 kilometres (170 mi) by road, west of Kampala.

Lira Campus: In Lira, in the Northern Region, approximately 320 kilometres (200 mi), by road, north of Kampala.