Kumi University (KUMU), is a private University in Uganda.[2]
| Motto | Godliness and Excellence for Servant-hood |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2004 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Hong Sekee Since 2019[1] |
Administrative staff | 200+ (2021) |
| Students | 2,353+ (2023) |
| Location | Nyero, Kumi, , 01°28′21″N 33°51′45″E / 1.47250°N 33.86250°E |
| Campus | 2 |
| Website | Homepage |
  Location in Uganda | |
Location edit
The main university campus is in "Nyero Parish", Nyero subcounty, Kumi District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda, approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi), by road, west of the town of Kumi.[3] This is about 241 kilometres (150 mi) north-east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[4] The coordinates of Kumi University Main Campus are 1°28'21.0"N, 33°51'45.0"E (Latitude:1.472500; Longitude:33.862500).[5] In 2007, the university established a second campus in the town of Soroti, 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-west of the main campus.[6]
History edit
The institution was founded in 1996 by a South Korean missionary couple, Hyeong Lyeol Lyu and Min Ja Lee, under the name African Leaders Training Institute. In 1999, the name was changed to Kumi University.[1] The university was fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and Sports in 2004. Arrangements are underway to attain a university charter.[1] According to a 2012 published report, efforts were underway to start a medical school at this university.[7]
Overview edit
Enrollment at the university remains below capacity, leading to inadequate finances. In 2015, some of the staff, particularly the part-time lecturers went unpaid, leading to a lecturers' strike.[8]
Academics edit
As of February 2018[update], the university had the following functioning faculties:[9]
Courses edit
Courses offered lead to the award of certificates, diplomas, and bachelor's degrees. The following degree courses were offered at Kumi University as of February 2018:[14]
Faculty of Education and Languages edit
- Bachelor of Science with Education
- Bachelor of Arts with Education
- Bachelor of Education (In service)
- Bachelor Arts in Primary Education
- diploma in secondary education
- Diploma in Primary Education
- Bachelor of Education with ICT
Faculty of Science and Technology edit
- Bachelor of Information Technology[15]
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Diploma in Agricultural Science
- Certificate in Agriculture
Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Studies edit
- Bachelor of Business Administration[14]
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management[14]
- Bachelor of Administrative & Secretarial Studies[14]
- Bachelor of Commerce[14]
- Bachelors in Social Work and Social Administration[14]
- Bachelors in Development Studies[14]
- Bachelors in Guidance and Counseling[14]
- Bachelors in Community Development[14]
- Bachelor of Public Administration
- Diploma in Records and Archives Management
- Certificate in Records and Archives Management
In addition to the degree courses, the university offers many diploma and certificate courses in the same or related fields.[14]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Kumi University (2012). "About Kumi University". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Moi, Williams (20 September 2006). "Kumi University gets US$600,000 for New Dormitories". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (23 February 2018). "Distance between Kumi Police Station, Kumi, Uganda and Kumi University, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (23 February 2018). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Kumi University, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Google (23 February 2018). "Location of the Main Campus of Kumi University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (23 February 2018). "Distance between Kumi University, Uganda and Soroti Posta, Soroti - Lira Road, Soroti, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Alexander Tehoon Ahn (23 April 2012). "Korean professor becomes Ugandan university president". The Korea Times. Seoul. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Otim, Richard (5 May 2015). "Kumi varsity cash-strapped, says VC". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "The Functioning Faculties of Kumi University". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Education and Languages". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Science and Technology". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Studies". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Theology". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Kumi University (23 February 2018). "Kumi University, Office of the Academic Registrar: Current Courses Offered" (PDF). Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Kumi University (2019). "Kumi University: Faculty of Science & Technology: Available Courses". Kumi: Kumi University. Retrieved 20 February 2019.