All Saints University, whose complete name is All Saints University Lango (ASUL), is a private university in

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. It is recognised as a university by the

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(UNCHE).

Location

ASUL is located on Adoko Road, in the southeastern part of the city of

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, in

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, Northern Region, approximately , by road, north of

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, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the university campus are 2°14'46.0"N, 32°53'59.0"E (Latitude:2.246111; Longitude:32.899722).

History

ASUL was founded in 2008 by the Diocese of Lango of the Church of Uganda. Although the founders and administrators of the university are Christians, the university admits students without regard to nationality, religious beliefs, or ethnicity. The first class of 90 undergraduate students was admitted in January 2009. The courses taught at the university are accredited by UNCHE.

Recent developments

In April 2014, Vice Chancellor Fred Opio Ekong died from injuries sustained during an automobile accident.

Academics

, ASUL maintained three faculties: * Faculty of Business Administration and Management * Faculty of

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* Faculty of Education

Courses

The following degree courses are offered at ASUL:

Faculty of Business Administration and Management

* Bachelor of Business Administration and Management * Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Faculty of Education

* Bachelor of Primary Education * Bachelor of Secondary Education

Faculty of Social Sciences

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* Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration * Bachelor of Arts in Project Planning and Management In addition to the degree courses, the university offers many diploma and certificate courses in the same or related fields.

References

External links

All Saints University Homepage
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