Kumi University

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Coordinates: 01°28′21″N 33°51′45″E / 1.47250°N 33.86250°E / 1.47250; 33.86250
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Kumi University
MottoGodliness and Excellence for Servant-hood
TypePrivate
Established2004
Vice-ChancellorDr. Hong Sekee Since 2019[1]
Administrative staff
200+ (2021)
Students2,353+ (2023)
Location
Nyero, Kumi,
,
Uganda

01°28′21″N 33°51′45″E / 1.47250°N 33.86250°E / 1.47250; 33.86250
Campus2
WebsiteHomepage
Kumi University is located in Uganda
Kumi University
Location in Uganda

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

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, the university had the following functioning faculties:[9]

  • Faculty of Education and Languages[10]
  • Faculty of Science and Technology[11]
  • Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Studies[12]
  • Faculty of Theology[13]

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]

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]

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]

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ Globefeed.com (23 February 2018). "Distance between Kumi Police Station, Kumi, Uganda and Kumi University, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  4. ^ Globefeed.com (23 February 2018). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Kumi University, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  5. ^ Google (23 February 2018). "Location of the Main Campus of Kumi University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  6. ^ Globefeed.com (23 February 2018). "Distance between Kumi University, Uganda and Soroti Posta, Soroti - Lira Road, Soroti, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  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. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Kumi University (2019). "Kumi University: Faculty of Science & Technology: Available Courses". Kumi: Kumi University. Retrieved 20 February 2019.

External links[edit]

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