Welcome to Uganda Christian University (UCU), where a commitment to holistic development and lifelong learning meets excellence in education. At UCU, we pride ourselves on our diverse academic offerings housed within eight Schools and three Faculties. These academic communities serve as the cornerstone of our institution, providing a comprehensive framework for our educational programmes. Whether pursuing a Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD, our students are empowered to achieve their academic and professional goals. Join us at Uganda Christian University, explore our academic offerings and embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and transformation.
Faculties and Schools at UCU
Within Uganda Christian University, there are four faculties and seven Schools:
- School of Business and Administration
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry
- School of Social Sciences
- Bishop Tucker School of Divinity and Theology
- School of Journalism, Media & Communication
- Faculty of Engineering, Design, and Technology
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Public Health Nursing and Midwifery
These entities, which fall under the Division of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs represent distinct disciplinary traditions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise at UCU. Within these Faculties and Schools, you’ll find specialized units known as departments. These departments house smaller, more focused groups of scholars dedicated to specific academic disciplines.
Academic Programs and Credentials
Each Faculty, School, and department offers a range of educational programmes leading to various credentials, including diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees. These programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and wisdom necessary to excel in their chosen fields.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computer science, education, law, medicine, and theology.
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Undergraduate Programs
Explore our Undergraduate Academic Programs under different schools and Faculties:
- School of Education
- School of Dentistry
- School of Business
- School of Medicine
- School of Law
- School of Social Sciences
- Bishop Tucker School of Divinity & Theology
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Public Health, Nursing & Midwifery
- School of Journalism, Media & Communication
- Faculty of Engineering, Design & Technology
E-Learning at UCU
UCU is a leader in online distance learning (ODL). We have been consistently teaching throughout this COVID time, whether fully online or in a blended capacity, so our students’ learning has been able to continue uninterrupted. We have been able to conduct our take-home and online exams uninterrupted. All this is possible only through our commitment to the technology, using tools such as Moodle, Zoom, and BigBlueButton, but also through our commitment to our students. We are committed to using the available technology to build community, to provide a quality education and equip our students for productive and holistic lives of Christian faith and service.
Uganda Studies Program (USP)
The Uganda Studies Program (USP) provides students with both immersion in a local community and broad exposure to a variety of people and places in Uganda and Rwanda. Students can choose between an Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis, a Social Work Emphasis, or a Global Health Emphasis. All ISE, and GHE students and junior SWE students have the option to share their lives with university students, living primarily on campus at Uganda Christian University (UCU) or with a local host family. Senior SWE students are required to live on-campus. Most of the courses offered are taught by UCU professors and include both UCU and USP students.
Qualifications for USP
USP is interdisciplinary and encourages students from a variety of majors to apply. To gain eligibility you must:
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- Have at least Sophomore standing at the time of application
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75
- Possess a strong commitment to academics and Christianity
Credit Structure
All students take Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context combined with courses from the student's chosen emphasis, African Context courses, and electives from Uganda Christian University for a total of 13-18 recommended credits.
Core Course (All Students):
- Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context
Interdisciplinary Emphasis (Open to All Majors):
- Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context* (4)
- Cross-Cultural Practicum* (4-6)
- African Context Courses (3-12)
- Language or UCU Elective Course (0-3)
Global Health Emphasis (All Biological Sciences and Public Health Majors):
- Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context* (4)
- Cross-Cultural Practicum in Global Health* (4-6)
- Pick two elective courses: (6-8)
- Infectious Disease & Epidemiology
- Microbiology & Lab
- Nutrition
- African Context Course
- Language Course
- UCU Elective Course
Social Work Emphasis (Social Work or Social Welfare Majors):
Junior Level
- Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context* (4)
- Junior Social Work Practicum* (4)
- Social Work Seminar* (2)
- African Context Course (3-6)
- Language or UCU Elective Course (0-3)
Senior Level
- Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context* (4)
- Senior Social Work Practicum (10)
- Senior Work Seminar* (2)
Junior Level Social Work Practicum (will count as PSY425 or PSY426 for Social Welfare or Psychology majors and fulfills the internship requirement for Social Welfare majors)
Senior Level Social Work Practicum (available to Social Work majors only)
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Elective Courses
- African Context Courses
- Religions in Contemporary Uganda
- East African Politics since Independence
- East African Literature
- Languages
- Luganda I, II
- Kiswahili I, II
- UCU Elective Courses
- Understanding Ethics
- Health & Wholeness
- Understanding Worldviews
- Understanding Old Testament
- Understanding New Testament
UCU School of Medicine
Uganda Christian University School of Medicine, also UCU School of Medicine or UCU Medical School, is a medical school in Uganda. In February 2018, the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE), gave the university a letter of accreditation for three new medical courses (a) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, (b) Bachelor of Dental Surgery and (c) Bachelor of Public Health. The pioneer class of 62 students began attending classes on Friday 14 September 2018.
Additional Information
Uganda Christian University aims to prepare students to become “health seekers” and “health leaders” in their own context. UCU graduates should seek that which is healthy and good for them, and encourage the same for their family, community, and society.
Understanding Ethics
This class understands that ethics is not something you learn but it is something you do, even who you are. This class provides an opportunity to think about ethics, the way you live your life and interact with the world. Over the course of the semester, we will be analyzing different ethical perspectives that will continuously be assessed against the Christian perspective to give a learner a spectrum on areas of divergence and convergence in shaping human ethical view of behavior. This class provides an introduction to ethics, as well as an African perspective, an Ubuntu perspective, Old and New Testament perspectives, a Classical Western perspective, and Modern and Post-Modern perspectives.
Understanding Worldviews
This course introduces students to worldviews. It helps them analyze the claims of different worldviews and emphasizes the importance and means of forming a Christian worldview which integrates faith and living. Students will consider the meaning, truth claims, relevance of creation and evolution, the origin of life, sin and evil, different offers of salvation, and various beliefs about how to live one’s life in the contemporary world. Students are encouraged to relate the different world views to their particular setting as well as the world today. This course is designed both to help students understand and appreciate the wide variety of worldviews in evidence today, and to help them personally form a Christian worldview which encompasses the whole of life. In order to truly comprehend Christianity as a holistic worldview rather than a mere religion, it is important to understand the nature and characteristics of other worldviews and to be able to analyze the Christian worldview in light of these competing worldviews. Students will also analyze these other worldviews, subjecting them to the same critical standard enforced upon Christianity.
Understanding Old Testament
This course offers students a thorough survey of the Old Testament. Students will be expected to understand the historical framework of the ancient Israel, the general content of the Old Testament and the theological message they convey. The course will include two hours of the lecture and one hour of tutorial each week. At the end of this course students will be able: To gain an appreciation of the Old Testament books as word of God. To understand the history of Israel and the purpose of Israel as God’s people. To understand the message and major themes of Old Testament. To use basic skills of interpretation using selected texts.
Application Information
Uganda Christian University offers a number of PhD, Masters, Degree and Diploma programmes which are designed to develop a cadre of professionals with integrity, power of critical inquiry, logical thought and independent judgment with a christian perspective. Application is made through filling an application form obtained at a non refundable application fee at the Main Campus, Bishop Barham University College, Kabale and the Regional Campuses of Mbale and Arua. Application forms may also be obtained from the Diocesan Education offices of Busoga, Soroti, Ankole, North Ankole and Bunyoro Kitara.
Applications for May Intake 2025 are now open.
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