University Overview
Established in 1948, Bugema University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Kampala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region. This institution also has branch campuses in Kasese, Arua, Kampala, Mbale and Eldoret. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Bugema University (BUG) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Ugandan higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Bugema University (BUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 77-year-old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Ugandan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BUG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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small-sized
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| Name | Bugema University |
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| Acronym | BUG |
| Founded | 1948 |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 6529, Kampala - Bugema Campus Kampala Central Region Uganda |
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(312) 351 400 |
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(312) 351 460 |
| Other locations | Kasese, Arua, Kampala, Mbale and Eldoret |
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