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Nile University of Uganda

Coordinates: 03°04′11″N 30°56′15″E / 3.06972°N 30.93750°E / 3.06972; 30.93750
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Nile University (NUU)
TypePrivate
EstablishedAugust 27, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-08-27)
Vice-ChancellorProf. Simeon Wanyama[1]
Location
Arua
,
Uganda
CampusRural
WebsiteHomepage

Nile University (NUU) is a privately owned institution of higher education in Uganda. It is accredited and licensed by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE).[2]

Location

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The main campus of the university is located on temporary premises, at Ombaci Village, Manibe sub-county, in Arua District, approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi), north-east of the central business district of the city of Arua, along the Arua–Moyo Road.[2][3] The geographical location of the temporary campus of Nile University are: 03°04'11.0"N, 30°56'15.0"E (Latitude:3.069722; Longitude:30.937500).[4]

The university owns 206 hectares (509 acres) of land, in Uriama sub-county, in Maracha District, near the village of Biliefe, approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), north-east of Arua, on the Arua–Rhino Camp Road.[5] This where the university plans to relocate the main campus in the future.[6]

History

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Nile University opened its doors to its first cohort of 53 students on 24 August 2003. All freshmen undergraduates are required to take a foundation year of English, Mathematics, Computer Studies and Ethics. The university was established to meet the huge need for higher education, research and human development in the West Nile sub-region.[7]

Academics

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The university is organised into three faculties; (a) Faculty of Agriculture (b) Faculty of Business Administration and Management and (c) Faculty of Education.[1]

Courses

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As of May 2018, the following academic courses are offered at Nile University in Uganda:[8]

Postgraduate courses
  • Master's Degree in Health Services Management
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management
Undergraduate degree courses
  • Bachelor of Business Administration and Management
  • Bachelor of Ethics and Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Primary Education
Undergraduate diploma courses

The following undergraduate diploma courses are offered at the university[9]

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma in Business Administration and Management
  • Diploma in Health Service Management
  • Diploma in Project Planning and Management
  • Diploma in Public Administration and Management.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wanyama, Simeon (1 January 2018). "Nile University: Application Guide for 2008/2019 Undergraduate Academic Programmes" (PDF). New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b UNCHE (1 May 2018). "Uganda National Council for Higher Education: Nile University". Kampala: Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Distance between Arua Post Office, Arua Avenue, Arua, Uganda and Nile University, Angazi Parish, Oreko, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Location of the Campus of Nile University, Arua District" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Road Distance Between Arua Post Office And Biliefe, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  6. ^ Nile University (1 May 2018). "Nile University: Location". Arua: Nile University of Uganda. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  7. ^ Nile University (1 May 2018). "Nile University: History". Arua: Nile University of Uganda. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  8. ^ Nile University (1 May 2018). "Academic Courses and Programmes Offered at Nile University of Uganda". Arua: Nile University of Uganda. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  9. ^ International Academic Career Network (12 May 2013). "Diploma Courses Offered at Nile University of Uganda". Germany: eUni.de. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
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