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About Busitema University
Busitema University is a multi‑campus public university in Uganda, committed to practical, hands‑on training and impactful research. Our programmes span Engineering & Technology, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Management, Agriculture, and more.
Founded: 2007
Motto: "Pursuing Excellence"
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Our Campuses
Multi‑campus footprint serving the nation.
Main Campus — Busitema
Administrative HQ, core engineering & sciences.
Arapai
Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Mbale
Health & Allied programs.
Nagongera
Education & ICT.
Namasagali
Management & Social Sciences.
Pallisa
Emerging academic initiatives.
Faculties, Schools & Directorates
Explore our academic and administrative domains across campuses.
Engineering & Technology
Civil, Water Resources, Mechanical & Industrial, Mining, Computer Engineering.
Health Sciences
Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health and allied disciplines with strong clinical partnerships.
Natural Resources & Env. Sciences
Forestry, Environmental Management, Fisheries & Marine, Climate & Ecology.
Education
Teacher Education with emphasis on STEM excellence and 21st‑century pedagogy.
Management Sciences
Entrepreneurship, Accounting & Finance, Economics, Procurement & Supply.
Agriculture and Animal Science
Agri-business, Animal Production, Crop Production, Crop Management.
Graduate Studies & Research
Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas, and PhD supervision & training.
Centers & Laboratories
Interdisciplinary hubs for innovation, testing, and community impact.
Water Resources & Hydraulics Lab
Hydraulics, hydrology, EPANET & SWMM modelling, field instrumentation.
Materials & Structures Lab
Concrete, geotechnics, structural testing, pavement materials.
ICT Innovation Hub
Embedded systems, networking, AI/ML applications for local challenges.
Study Programmes: Graduate & Undergraduate
Filter by level and faculty to discover a program that fits you.
Undergraduate • Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Bachelor of Agribusiness
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development and Management
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Science and Education
Bachelor of Information Technology
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Animal Production and Management
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Science and Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Science and Education
Bachelor of Science in Education (Chemistry)
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Science and Education
Bachelor of Science in Education (Geography)
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Science and Education
Bachelor of Science in Education(Computer studies)
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Water Resource Management
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Science and Education
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management
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Short Courses • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Certificate in Automotive Repair, Operation and Maintenance
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Certificate • Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Certificate in General Agriculture
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Short Courses • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Certificate in Irrigation Technologies and Innovations
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Short Courses • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Certificate in Post-Harvest Handling and Processing Technologies
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Short Courses • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Certificate in Welding and Metal Part Fabrication
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Diploma • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
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Diploma • Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Diploma in Animal Production & Management
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Diploma • Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Diploma in Crop Production and Management
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Diploma • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Diploma in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
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Undergraduate • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering
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Diploma • Faculty of Management Sciences
Diploma in Records & Information Management
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Diploma • Faculty of Management Sciences
Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management
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HEAC • Faculty of Science and Education
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology and Agriculture
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HEAC • Faculty of Science and Education
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology and Chemistry
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HEAC • Faculty of Science and Education
Higher Education Access Certificate in English Language and Literature In English
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HEAC • Faculty of Science and Education
Higher Education Access Certificate in Mathematics and Chemistry
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HEAC • Faculty of Science and Education
Higher Education Access Certificate in Physics and Mathematics
Programme detailsGraduate Studies
Advanced training and research supervision across disciplines.
MSc Programmes
Civil, Environmental, Mechanical & Industrial, and more.
PhD Supervision
Energy Engineering, Water Systems, Smart Infrastructure, Public Health.
Scholarships & Funding
Grants, assistantships, and research calls for graduate students.
Admissions are open
Join a vibrant community of scholars and innovators. Undergraduate, postgraduate and short course intakes available.
Computing Services & E‑Learning
Accounts, Wi‑Fi, email, labs, helpdesk, cybersecurity, LMS & online learning.
Library & Learning Resources
Catalog search, e‑journals, theses repository, referencing tools, student portal & staff resources.
Health, Alumni & Partnerships
Services for campus wellbeing and long‑term engagement.
Health Services
Student clinics, counseling, medical referrals & insurance.
Alumni
Stay connected, mentor students, support scholarships & research.
Partnerships
Industry, government, and community collaborations & MoUs.
Research Projects & Innovation
From water security to digital transformation—our research addresses national priorities.
Smart Water Networks
IoT, SCADA, leak detection, energy‑efficient operations for utilities.
Sustainable Mining & Environment
Restoration, pollution mapping, risk & health interventions.
Agro‑innovation & Food Systems
Sustainable irrigation, post‑harvest processing, value‑addition.
Minds Pursuing Excellence
Meet our outstanding researchers, faculty, and innovators making an impact.
Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya
University Librarian & Chief Records, Archives and Registry
Dr. Fulgensia Kamugisha Mbabazi
Senior Lecturer and Former Deputy Dean - Faculty of Science and Education
Research News
The latest updates, stories, and highlights from our research teams.
Policy Briefs
Translating our academic research into actionable insights for policymakers.
National Water Policy Updates
Recommendations based on our Smart Water Networks findings regarding efficiency limits.
Guidelines for Sustainable Mining
Evidence-based policies for mitigating environmental degradation in artisanal mining.
Post-Harvest Losses Mitigation
A policy framework extending our Agro-innovation research to national agricultural extension workers.
Leadership & Governance
University Council, Senate, and Senior Management.
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Vision, strategic direction, speeches & reports.
University Council
Members, committees, and policy documents.
Senate
Academic governance, regulations, and approvals.
Procurement & Tenders
Open bids, RFQs, supplier registration, notices & awards.
Open Tenders
- Supply of Laboratory Equipment — Closing: 30 Sep 2025
- Civil Works for New Lecture Block — Closing: 15 Oct 2025
Careers
- Lecturer, Water Resources Engineering
- Assistant Lecturer, Computer Engineering
- Procurement Officer (PDU)
Contact Us
Reach the Registrar, Admissions, or specific Faculties.
Busitema, Eastern Uganda
+256 454448808
vc.adm@busitema.ac.ug
Campuses
- Busitema
- Arapai
- Mbale
- Nagongera
- Namasagali
- Pallisa
The University was established as a multicampus model with its main campus located at Busitema. Initially, the University started with two (2) Faculties namely, Faculty of Engineering at the Busitema campus and Faculty of Science and Education at the Nagongera campus. Currently there are six operational Faculties inclusive of Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at Namasagali Campus, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences at Arapai Campus, Faculty of Health Sciences at Mbale Campus and Faculty of Management Sciences. Read More
Faculty of Engineering (FOE)-Busitema Campus focuses on irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing among others, all geared towards value addition and competitiveness in critical National Development Priorities of Human Capital Development (NDPHC) and improved livelihood. The faculty is also involved in research areas of irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing, ICT in Agriculture and climate change, engineering materials for low cost packaging and natural fibres, renewable energy, rice intensification with the following academic programmes. Read More
Faculty of Agriculture & Animal Sciences (FAAS)- Arapai Campus focuses on crop production, animal production and agribusiness. The faculty is involved in research on livestock and poultry improvement and in mushroom production with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)- Mbale campus focuses on Health Sciences and is actively participating in research areas in malaria, use of ICT in health, as well as maternal and child health with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Science and Education (FSE)- Nagongera Campus focuses on science education and ICT in education. The Faculty is carrying out research work in education for sustainable development, astronomy, material science and ICT for education with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (NRES)- Namasagali Campus focuses on sustainable use of the environment and natural resources with emphasis on climate change mitigation. The Faculty is carrying out research on landslides in Mount Elgon and Mount Ruwenzori, rodents and pest control and cage fish farming on the River Nile with the following programmes:
- Master of Science Climate change and Disaster Management (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics (3 years)
Faculty of Management Science - Pallisa campus- focuses on management science, tourism and hospitality, and is carrying out research in business survival, decentralization, organizational rationality and behavior with the following academic programmes:
CONTACT US
- Jinja - Malaba Road
- P.O.BOX 236, Tororo
- Tel, +256454448808
- Email: vc.adm@busitema.ac.ug
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