Uganda Martyrs University-Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is located at Nkozi, 82 km west of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Established in October 1993 with 84 students and two academic departments, UMU currently has 7 Faculties, 1 Institute and 3 Schools; and about 5,000 students, of whom about 1,500 are full-time residents on campus. Others participate in distance-learning and part-time programmes at the University campuses in Kampala, Mbale and Masaka. The University has established an international reputation and students come from several countries in Africa, Europe and the US for full-time and part-time programmes; and others for field work and research. The University is committed to its vision, which is: “to be a university that is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research and the advancement of knowledge.” Basing on its slogan, “Making a Difference,” the University members and alumni are encouraged to make a positive contribution to society wherever they are. The Mission of the University is ‘to provide quality higher education, training and research for the betterment of society guided by ethical values’.
