Kampala International University
Kampala International University (KIU) is a private, not-for-profit institution based in Uganda. It was established in 2001 and assumed chartered status in 2009.
| Motto | Exploring the Heights |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2001 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mouhamad Mpezamihigo |
Administrative staff | 250+ |
| Students | 12,000+ |
| Location | , Uganda 00°17′41″N 32°36′13″E |
| Campus | Main Campus, Kansanga Western Campus, Ishaka |
| Website | Kampala International University |
Location in Kampala | |
In pursuit of the dream to raise the next generation of problem solvers for the East African region and indeed the whole of Africa, the University operates a multi-campus system which consists of two campuses in Uganda (The Main campus in Kampala and the Western Campus in Ishaka-Bushenyi); one other university in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, while a third one is being developed in Nairobi Kenya. The University which started as a typical degree-awarding institution has now grown into the number one Private University in Uganda and is currently ranked number 2 in the country according to the 2022 Webometric Ranking, out of 68 universities. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Africa Universities as well as the Inter University-Council of East Africa. The University offers a variety of programmes in Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Engineering, Business and Management, Law, Humanities and Education.