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Uganda Martyr's University

ยท Public University

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Uganda Martyr's University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Uganda Martyrs University is a private university in Uganda affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and owned by the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda. It suits students who want a licensed Ugandan university with both campus-based and distance learning options.

  2. What you can study

    Uganda Martyrs University consists of seven faculties, two institutes, six campuses, nine departments, and three schools. The available subject areas and programme titles are not published in the facts given, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    The university is licensed by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education, so international applicants should check the admissions route and entry requirements on the official website. Key points to confirm are the application documents, programme-specific requirements, deadline, and whether the university accepts direct international applications or requires another process.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the facts given; confirm the current tuition for your programme with the admissions office. Living costs in Uganda will depend on whether you study on campus or through distance learning, and on your housing and daily expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published in the facts given, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check visa requirements, document legalisation, campus or distance-learning availability for your programme, and whether you will need to travel to one of the six campuses.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 18 universities in Uganda, Uganda Martyrs University stands out for being a private Catholic institution with a large distance-learning presence as well as residential study. Its size, with 4,632 students and more than 400 staff reported in March 2022, suggests a medium-sized university rather than a very large national system institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Uganda Martyr's University

Is Uganda Martyrs University public or private?

It is a private university.

Who owns Uganda Martyrs University?

It is owned by the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda.

How many campuses does Uganda Martyrs University have?

It has six campuses.

How many students were enrolled in March 2022?

Total student enrollment was 4,632.

Overview

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a private University affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda. The University is owned by the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda. It is licensed by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education. UMU consists of seven faculties, two institutes, six campuses, nine departments, and three schools. As of March 2022, total student enrollment was 4,632. Of these, about 1,500 students were residential, while nearly 3,000 students were enrolled in UMU's distance learning programs. The number of staff members was over 400.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Uganda.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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