Kumi University

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Kumi University
MottoGodliness and Excellence for Servant-hood
TypePrivate
Established2004
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jong In Hong Since October 2024, Dr. Hong Sekee Since 2019-2024 [1]
Administrative staff
250+ (2024)
Students2,500+ (2024)
Location
Nyero, Kumi,
,
Uganda

01°28′21″N33°51′45″E / 1.47250°N 33.86250°E / 1.47250; 33.86250
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Location in Uganda

Kumi University (KUMU), is a private University in Uganda. [2]

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Location

The main university campus is in "Nyero Parish", Nyero subcounty, Kumi District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda, approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi), by road, west of the town of Kumi. [3] This is about 250 kilometres (155 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 city of Soroti, 48 kilometres (30 mi) north-west of the main campus. [6]

History

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

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

As of February 2018, the university had the following functioning faculties: [9]

Academic Programs/Courses

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]

School of Postgraduate Studies

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) Post Graduate Diploma in Public Admimistraiton and Management (PGDPAM) Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT) Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (PGDME) Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management and Administration (PGDEMA)

Faculty of Education and Languages

Faculty of Science and Technology

Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Studies

HEAC – Higher Education Access Certificate

In addition to the degree courses, the university offers [14] HEAC – Higher Education Access Certificate is a one year full-time bridging programme designed to take care of:-

1. ‘A’ Level leaver who could have attained only one principal pass and yet he/she desires to join the University for a Diploma or Bachelor Degree 2. ‘A’ Level leaver who attained only two subsidiaries and yet he/she desires to join the University for a Diploma programme and 3. International Applicants whose Education system is less by one year.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kumi University (2012). "About Kumi University". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Moi, Williams (20 September 2006). "Kumi University gets US$600,000 for New Dormitories". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network . Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Distance Between Kumi Police Station, Kumi, Uganda and Kumi University, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Distance Between Kampala, Uganda and Kumi University, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Location of the Main Campus of Kumi University" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Distance Between Kumi University, Uganda and Soroti, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  7. ↑ Alexander Tehoon Ahn (23 April 2012). "Korean professor becomes Ugandan university president". The Korea Times . Seoul. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  8. ↑ Otim, Richard (5 May 2015). "Kumi varsity cash-strapped, says VC". Daily Monitor . Kampala. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  9. ↑ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "The Functioning Faculties of Kumi University". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  10. ↑ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Education and Languages". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  11. ↑ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Science and Technology". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  12. ↑ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Studies". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  13. ↑ Kumi University (23 February 2018). "About the Faculty of Theology". Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kumi University (23 February 2018). "Kumi University, Office of the Academic Registrar: Current Courses Offered" (PDF). Nyero: Kumi University. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  15. ↑ Kumi University (2019). "Kumi University: Faculty of Science & Technology: Available Courses". Kumi: Kumi University. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
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