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Kabale University (KAB) is a public university in
Uganda.
Location
The main campus of KAB is located on Kikungiri Hill, in
Kabale Municipality, on of land donated by the
Kabale District Administration. This location is off the Kabale-Katuna/Gatuna Road, approximately , by road, southwest of
Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of KAB are 1°16'20.0"S, 29°59'18.0"E (Latitude:-1.272215; Longitude:29.988321).
History
According t
Education News Uganda Kabale University (KAB) was established as a private institution in 2001 by stakeholders in the
Kigezi sub-region
Kigezi sub-region is a region in Western Uganda that consists of the following districts:
* Kabale District
* Kanungu District
* Kisoro District
* Rukungiri District
The area covered by the above districts constituted the former Kigezi District. ...
. The major objective of KAB is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of
Kigezi
Kigezi District once covered what are now Kabale District, Kanungu District, Kisoro District and Rukungiri District, in southwest Uganda. Its terraced fields are what gives this part of Uganda its distinctive character. Kigezi was popularly known ...
, Uganda, East Africa, Eastern Africa, and Africa through accessible training, research, and decentralized service delivery, using participatory and inclusive approaches and methodologies.
KAB received accreditation from the Uganda National Council for Higher Education in 2005.
Kabale University is now a Public University, fully owned and governed by the Government of the republic of Uganda. The genesis of this goes back to January 2015, after lobbying from stakeholders,
the
government of Uganda
Uganda is a presidential republic in which the President of Uganda is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government business. There is a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is ...
indicated its willingness to take over the private university, provided certain conditions were met. In June 2015, the government formally took over the university.
Academics
The university is organised into the following academic units:
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School of Medicine
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians. Such medical degrees include the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, MB ...
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesFaculty of Computing, Library and Information ScienceFaculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine ArtFaculty of EducationFaculty of ScienceFaculty of Economics and Management SciencesFaculty of Agriculture and environmental SciencesInstitute of Languages
Diploma programs
The diploma courses offered by the university include some of the following.
* Diploma in Computer Science
* Diploma in Information Technology
* Diploma in Education (Primary Education)
* Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
* Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration
* Diploma in Business Administration and Management
* Diploma in Records Management
*Diploma in Medical Records Management
* Diploma in Public Administration and Management
* Diploma in Health Management
* Diploma in French
* Diploma in Swahili
* Diploma in Counseling
* Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
* Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
* Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
* Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Undergraduate degree programs
The following are some of the undergraduate courses on offer at the university.
*
Bachelor of Arts in Education
*
Bachelor of Education
* Bachelor of Arts in Economics
* Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration
*
Bachelor of Business Administration
* Bachelor of Public Administration and Management
*
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
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Bachelor of Computer Science
The Bachelor of Computer Science (abbreviated BCompSc or BCS) is a bachelor's degree awarded by some universities for completion of an undergraduate program in computer science. In general, computer science degree programs emphasize the mathemati ...
*
Bachelor of Information Technology
* Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management
* Bachelor of Tourism Management
* Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
* Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
* Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences
* Bachelor of Agribusiness
* Bachelor of Anesthesia and Critical care Medicine
* Bachelor of Building &
Civil Engineering
* Bachelor of
Mechanical Engineering
*
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
*
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (through
Kabale University School of Medicine
The Kabale University School of Medicine (KUSM), also known as the Kabale University Medical School, is the school of medicine of Kabale University, one of Uganda's public universities.
Location
The faculty of medicine of Kabale University is ...
).
Postgraduate degree programs
The following are some of the postgraduate courses that Kabale University offers.
*
Master of Arts in Educational Management
*
Master of Business Administration
* Master of Arts in
Development Studies
* Masters in Public Administration & Management
* Master of Arts in
Human Resource Management
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Master of Information Science
*Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources.
*Master of Monitoring and evaluation.
*Master of Public Health
*Master of Educational Psychology
*Master of Institutional Governance and Leadership.
Doctoral Degrees(PhDs)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Research)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Management (By Research)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Management (By Coursework and Thesis)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Coursework and Research)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
Short Courses
* Higher Education Bridging Certificate
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
See also
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Education in Uganda
*
List of universities in Uganda
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List of university leaders in Uganda
*
List of Business Schools in Uganda
References
External links
Kabale University HomepageKabale University - elearningref>
*Kabale Universit
Library10 Weird Facts About Kabale University Students
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