Metropolitan International University

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Metropolitan International University (MIU) is a secular private university licensed and accredited [1] by National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) in Uganda. MIU is located in Kisoro in South Western Uganda and has a second campus in Kampala, Namungoona on plot 281 along Nakibinge road.

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Overview

MIU was established in late 2017 by private Ugandan individuals with a license to operate as university, offering Diploma , Bachelors courses and Masters programs. [2] It is currently ranked 33rd [3] in Uganda and as the best University in Kisoro.

On 25 February 2022, it held its fourth graduation ceremony at the main campus in which a total number of 1323 students were crowned with different qualifications at the levels of degrees, diplomas, certificates.

The function was presided over by the university chancellor Philemon Mateke alongside his vice chancellor Arineitwe Julius. The guest of honor was the first deputy prime minister and minister for east African affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga alongside the state minister for youth and children affairs Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi.

The university has a board of trustees, university senate and university council that oversees all university activities. Currently the Chancellor is Dr Philemon Mateke and Vice Chancellor is Dr Julius Arinaitwe. [4]

Academics

As of 2019 Metropolitan University offers the following programs:

Faculty of Education and Humanities

Bachelors of Arts with Education3 Years
Bachelors of Science with Education 3 Years
Bachelors of Science in Marketing3 Years
Bachelors of Commerce3 Years
Bachelors Bachelors of Arts in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies3 Years
Bachelors of Social Works & Social Administration3 Years
Bachelors of Journalism and Media Studies3 Years
Bachelors of Education(Primary/Secondary)3 Years
Bachelors of Public Administration & Management3 Years
Bachelors of Tourism & Hotel Management3 Years
Diploma in Education-Secondary2 Years
Diploma in Education(DES/DEP) In service only2 Years

Faculty of Science and Technology

Source: [5]

Bachelors of Information technology (BIT)3 Years
Bachelors of Computer Science (BCS)3 Years
Bachelors of Business Computing (BBC)3 Years
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management3 Years
Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation3 Years
Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)2 Years
Diploma in Computer Science (DCS)2 Years
Diploma in Business Computing (DBC)2 Years
Diploma in Records and Archives

Management

2 Years
Diploma in Agricultural &

Rural Innovation

2 Years
Higher Education Certificate1 Year

Faculty of Business Administration and Management Science

Source: [6]

Bachelor of Bachelor of Business Administration3 Years
Bachelor of Science in Marketing3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce3 Years
Bachelor of Banking and Finance3 Years
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance3 Years
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management3 Years
Bachelor of Human Resource Management3 Years
Diploma inHuman Resource Management2 Years
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management
Bachelor of Tourism and Hotel Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

Post Graduate Programs

Master of Business Administration2 Years
Master of Science in Information Technology2 Years
Master of Education2 Years
Master of Public Administration2 Years

Recent developments

MIU held its inaugural graduation [7] in on 21 February 2019 in Kisoro Municipality and has since had one more graduation ceremony.

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References

  1. ↑ Joeme (2019-01-01). "List of Courses Offered at Metropolitan International University, MIU: 2020/2021". Explore the Best of East Africa. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
  2. ↑ "Course List". MIU. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
  3. ↑ "Metropolitan International University: Ranking 2020, Acceptance Rate, Tuition". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  4. ↑ Musa, Elisha (2020-05-15). "Metropolitan International University (MIU) Courses, Fees". 2021 MoPawa. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  5. ↑ "Science and Technology". MIU. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  6. ↑ "Business Admin and Management Sciences". MIU. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  7. ↑ Joeme (2019-02-08). "Metropolitan International University, MIU 1st Graduation List - 2019". Explore the Best of East Africa. Retrieved 2020-07-14.

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