Representatives of the university governance stand together after the 23rd graduation ceremony. L-R: Mr. Eddie Lule Kamya ( Member, Foundation Body ), Mr. Ben Kamya-Kintu (Assistant Secretary, BOT), Mr. Ssonko Jackson (President - Nkumba University Alumni Association), Prof. Andrew P. Yiga (Academic Registrar), Ms. Eva Jjagwe Ssewaguda (Vice Chairperson - University Council), Prof. Jude T. Lubega (Ag. Vice Chancellor), Mr. Emmanuel Katongole (Chancellor), Mr. Mohammed Kalyango (Chairperson, BOT), Ms. Molly Nabaasa (Mace Carrier).
Our Programmes
We offer quality education at all levels of learning in 3 intakes i.e. February, May and August. Please, have a browse through our programmes.
Who We Are
We are a leading national, regional and global hub for academic and professional excellence.
Nkumba University is one of the largest private universities in East Africa. It was granted a
Charter by the Government of Uganda in 2006. We are a non-profit, non-denominational institution
providing an enabling environment for students to achieve competence, creativity, confidence and
character so as to think critically and act responsibly in an increasingly competitive national and
global environment.
Applications for our next intake are currently open
The Academic Registrar, Nkumba University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and all international students for Undergraduate programmes for this year’s February Intake. Presently, there are three avenues of entry to the University. These are: The Direct Entry Scheme, The Diploma Holders Entry Scheme and the Mature Age
Studying at Nkumba University
“I have had lovely experiences here. I’ve made great friends. met helpful lecturers from Nkumba University and have started to appreciate Ugandan culture. I encourage everyone out there to come study here at Nkumba University.”
Queen Yvette
Bachelor of Business Administration | 3rd Year
Recent News & Events
Nkumba University Orientation Program
Warmest greetings from us all at Nkumba University. It is a great pleasure to welcome you - our new students. We are delighted that you chose... read more
Virtual Book Launch of Prof. A.W. Bwengye’s “Legal Practice in Uganda – 2nd Edition”
Prof. Francis A. Wazarwahhi Bwengye, the dean school of law, Nkumba university and a senior legal practitioner ,on Friday 19th February 2021 Officially Launched the... read more
Nkumba University 23rd Graduation
The 23rd graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, 13th February 2021 starting around 10.30 am. It was the first of its kind – having... read more
5th Chancellor Installation
Nkumba University installed her 5th Chancellor – Mr. Emmanuel Katongole on the afternoon of 10th February 2021 at the university main campus. Mr. Katongole... read more
