Established in 1994, Nkumba University has a profound history rooted in a commitment to education that dates back to a visionary kindergarten in 1952. From humble beginnings, the University evolved into a fully chartered private institution in 2006.
The story begins on a fateful day in 1951, when three visionaries, Ssalongo Erisa Kintu, Charles Kisitu Ffulu, and Zefania Mpanga, met to discuss the possibility of nurturing their community through education.
The three were later joined by other community members and so, on February 6th, 1952, the journey began with the establishment of a kindergarten at Ffulu’s home, with a pioneer cohort of only twelve pupils. Records indicate that within two years, the number rose to over 150.
As the years went by, the small kindergarten grew into a primary school, then a junior secondary school, and later a senior secondary school.
In 1969, the secondary school transformed into a vocational institute, and in 1974, it became Nkumba College of Commerce and Advanced Studies.
Through dedicated efforts and academic excellence, Nkumba was cleared by the Government to operate as a university in 1994.
As a multifaceted University, the institution offers instruction in science, substantial arts, economics, and management studies with a diverse range of courses leading to certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, and Postgraduate Academic Qualifications. The current student population is estimated at 5,000.
The University’s mission is anchored on providing quality education that cultivates competence, confidence, creativity and high moral character in teaching and learning, research and community engagement.
Leadership
Under the leadership of Mr. Emmanuel Katongole as the Chancellor, Prof. Jude T. Lubega as the Vice Chancellor and the combined efforts of close to 500 staff members, Nkumba University continues to chart a course of innovation and academic rigor.
Schools
University operates under 7 constituent schools, each specializing in distinct academic disciplines. These include the School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Science, School of Social Science, School of Law, School of Commercial Industrial Art & Design, and the recently established School of Computing & Informatics.
Campuses & Facilities
Nkumba University maintains two campuses, one strategically located in Entebbe and other in the capital Kampala, along Kabaka Njagala Road. The campuses provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Nkumba prioritizes the integration of traditional face-to-face teaching methods with virtual facilitation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance the learning experience.
 Partnerships
The University is involved in multiple collaborations with other Universities and organizations across the world. Some of these include; AWL and Beagle from Germany, Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) from Israel, Vives University & Altverde University from Belgium, University of Viena & Johanneum University from Austria, Protestant University of Applied Science & Technical University Dreseden from Germany, INTI University Malaysia, Paris Lodron University Salzburg from Austria, University of Applied Arts Vienna, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Uganda Police, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences, MasterCard Foundation, Cyber Schools Technologies, Windle Trust, Nile One, among others.
These collaborative engagements support multiple partnerships in form of student and staff exchange, research undertaking, and capacity building, among others.
Academic Excellence
The University graduates an average 1000 students annually with an alumni network of over 30,000. Notable among these is the current Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon Robina Nabbanja, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Abubakhar Jejje Odongo, and Minister of Works &Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala.
Since its inception, the institution has positioned itself as a one-stop center for high-quality education and research within the country and beyond.
