Uganda Christian University
About Company
Uganda Christian University replaced the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College which trained clergy and educators during its 100 history. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the Bishop Tucker Theological College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed up with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital.
In 1992, the House of Bishops made a decision to start a Provincial University. The church wanted to have broader impact on society through university education – not only educating clergy but other professionals as well. As a result, UCU was born in 1997. Located in Mukono, less than an hour’s drive from the capital city Kampala, Uganda Christian University is one of Uganda’s leading teaching and research universities.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1996
Church of Uganda decision to transform BTTC into a University of the Anglican Church
1997
Uganda Christian University established by the Trustees of the Church of Uganda
Retired Archbishop Livingston Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo, becomes the Chancellor of UCU
Rev. Eliphaazi Maari, Principal of BTTC then, becomes the Acting Vice-Chancellor
Bishop Dunstan Bukenya appointed as the first University Secretary
UCU begins by offering Bachelors of Divinity, Arts with Education, Business Administration, Social Work and Social Administration, as well as Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration and Business Administration
270 students admitted
1998
Uganda Christian University Partners (USA) is established
“Scholars and Friends” Scholarship Scheme starts
Master of Arts in Theology, Bachelor of Laws and Diploma in Project Planning and Management are launched
Law Faculty is established
466 students admitted
1999
Bachelor of Education starts
660 students admitted
2000
Professor Stephen Noll appointed first Vice-Chancellor, installed during first graduation ceremony of the University
UCU graduates first batch of students
Bishop Barham (Kabale) comes under UCU’s oversight as the first Constituent University College, with Rev. Canon George Tibeesigwa as the first Principal
Relationship with International Christian Medical Institute established
1,109 students admitted
2001
1557 students admitted, 201 graduate
2002
Nkoyoyo Multi-Purpose Hall is opened
Compulsory core courses later renamed Foundation Studies begin
First visit by UCU Partners Team
Bachelor of Development Studies is introduced
UCU establishes the Honours College
2,492 students admitted; 2,130 in Mukono, 362 in Kabale
2003
UCU Kampala, Mbale, and Arua campuses start
UCU selected as first African University affiliate of the US Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
Uganda Studies Programme launched (USP Study Abroad Programme)
UCU’s vision statement “A Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa” is adopted
Global South Institute is established
UCU Mission week programme launched
A vocational centre adjacent to UCU is acquired and becomes Technology Park.
Work on All Nations House and Christ Church House begins
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is introduced
3,239 students admitted; 2,664 in Mukono; 480 in Kabale; 159 in Kampala; 95 in Mbale
Facts & Figures
Motto
Alpha and Omega: God the Beginning and the End
Vision
A Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa
Mission
To Equip Students for Productive, Holistic Lives of Christian Faith and Service
Theme
A Complete Education for A complete Person
Founded
1997
Founder
Church of Uganda
Chancellor
The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu,
Archbishop of the Church of Uganda
Vice Chancellor
Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi
Chairperson, University Council
Assoc. Prof. Rt. Rev. Alfred Olwa
Students
Over 13,000 students
Faculties & Schools
Seven (7) Faculties and Five (5) Schools
Faculty of Law
School of Education
School of Journalism, Media & Communication
School of Social Sciences
School of Medicine
School of Dentistry
Faculty of Public Health, Nursing & Midwifery
School of Business
Faculty of Engineering, Design & Technology
Bishop Tucker School of Theology and Divinity
School of Research and Postgraduate Studies
Alumni
169,000 alumni spread across the globe
Campuses & Regional Colleges
Over five locations country-wide
UCU Main Campus (Mukono)
UCU Kampala Campus
UCU Arua Campus
UCU Mbale University College
Bishop Barham University College (Kabale)
2004
Charter granted to UCU and delivered by H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda during the opening of the Technology Park on May 20 2004
Broadband Internet installed
Master of Arts in Literature is introduced
3,673 students admitted: 3,012 in Mukono, 797 in Kabale, 221 in Kampala, 371 in Mbale, Arua 278
2005
Bishop Barham College in Kabale attains constituent college status
Maari Lecture room block is opened
Save the Mothers Programme is launched to reduce maternal mortality
Save the Mother’s House, “Mirembe House”, is opened
Children’s Library is opened
New programmes launched: Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Management, Master of Human Resource Management in Education, Master of Public Health Leadership (Save the Mothers), Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Bachelor of Business Computing, Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management, Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Art and Bachelor of Community Leadership and Development and Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Information Technology are launched.
5,080 l students admitted:; 4,335 in Mukono, 789 in Kabale, 304 in Kampala, 263 in Mbale; Arua 243
2006
The Dining Hall and Sabiti Hall of residence are opened
Bishop Barham University College (Kabale) approved by National Council for Higher Education as a constituent college of UCU, the first of its kind in Uganda
Development and External Relations section is established
School of Research and Postgraduate Studies is established
UCU’s first Strategic Plan (2006-2015) is developed, calling for emphasis on Sciences
International Students’ Desk is established
New academic programmes launched including: Master of Clinical Counselling Psychology; Bachelor of Economics and Management; Bachelor of Arts in Languages; Bachelor of Library and Information Science; Bachelor of Nursing Science (for advanced level applicants); Bachelor of Public Administration and Management and Bachelor of Child Development and Children’s Ministry
6,865 students admitted; 5,773 in Mukono, 636 in Kabale, 334 in Kampala, 390 in Mbale; 401 in Arua
2007
Introduction of Theological Scholarships
UCU tenth Anniversary celebrations (1977 – 2007)
UCU approved as member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
UCU receives US Government funding contribution to the construction of the girls’ hall of residence
New main gate, water fountain, sports facilities and ICMI building are opened by Lord George Carey, the founding patron of UCU
UCU wins national champions in women’s basketball
University reported as one of the 100 top universities in Africa, according to the university rankings
UCU hosts inter-university games
Kivengere lecture room block and Nsibambi men’s hall of residence are opened
New academic programmes are introduced: Master of Information Technology, Master of Nursing Science and Master of Divinity; as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
8,291 students admitted; 6,962 in Mukono; 636 in Kabale; 394 in Kampala; 497 in Mbale; 401 in Arua
