Ndejje University

Ndejje University is a private, multi-campus, Christian university in Uganda.[1]

Ndejje University (NDU)
MottoFear of God brings Knowledge and Wisdom
TypePrivate
Established1992 (1992)
ChancellorWilberforce Kisamba Mugerwa
Vice-ChancellorEriabu Lugujjo
Students6,000+ (2017)
Location
Ndejje
,
Uganda
CampusBoth Urban and Peri urban campuses
WebsiteHomepage

Location

The University has two separate campuses located on 200 acres (81 ha), in a rural setting at Ndejje Hill, about 14 kilometres (9 mi), nort-west of Bombo Town, in Luweero District, in the Buganda Region of Uganda. The main campus of the university lies adjacent to the Lady Irene Camps in Ndejje. This location lies approximately 42 kilometres (26 mi), by road, north of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.[2] Ndejje Hill is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), northwest of Bombo, the nearest large town. The coordinates of Ndejje University Main Campus are:0°36'44.0"N, 32°28'34.0"E (Latitude:0.612222; Longitude:32.476111).[3]

History

In 1995, "The Christian University of East Africa" with some government involvement was annexed by the Anglican Diocese of Luweero, in the Province of the Church of Uganda. The name of the university was changed to Ndejje University. In 1998, the institution received recognition as a tertiary level institution of higher learning by the government of Uganda through the Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports.[4]


Ownership of the university was expanded to include all six dioceses of the Church of Uganda in the Buganda Region. Ndejje University was issued a University Charter by the government of Uganda in 2009. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are recognized nationally and Internationally.[4]

Campuses

As of April 2020, the university maintains the following campuses:

  1. The Main Campus - Located on Ndejje Hill, in Luweero District
  2. Lady Irene Campus - Also located on Ndejje Hill. Together, the two campuses in Ndejje occupy 200 acres (81 ha)
  3. The Kampala Campus - Located at 151 Balintuma Road, Mengo, in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.[5]
  4. Nakasongola Campus - The university is in the process of acquiring 400 acres (160 ha) in Nakasongola District, to house the research facility in renewable energy and environmental management.[6]

Faculties

As of April 2020, there were seven constituent faculties of the university and one school.[7]

  1. Faculty of Arts
  2. Faculty of Business Administration and Management
  3. Faculty of Basic Sciences and IT
  4. Faculty of Education
  5. Faculty of Engineering
  6. Faculty of Environment and Agricultural Sciences
  7. Faculty of Social Sciences.
  8. Ndejje University Graduate School[8]

Programs

Ndejje University offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses including both diploma and degree programs.

Postgraduate programs

The following is a partial list of the postgraduate programs on offer.[8]

Undergraduate degree programs

This is partial list of undergraduate courses offered at Ndejje University.[9]

  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Procurement Management
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Business Computing & Information Management
  • Bachelor of Public Relations Management
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education
  • Bachelor of Science with Education
  • Bachelor of Business Education
  • Bachelor of Education - Institutions Management
  • Bachelor of Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Guidance and Counseling
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
  • Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Bachelor of Sports Science and Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Natural Resources
  • Bachelor of Science in Plantation Forestry
  • Bachelor of Forest Science & Environmental Management
  • Bachelor of Sports Science
  • Bachelor of Sports Nutrition & Management
  • Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering[10]
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Survey and Land Information Systems

Undergraduate diploma programs

This is a partial list of diploma courses offered at Ndejje University.[9]

  • Diploma in Primary Education
  • Diploma in Secondary Education
  • Diploma in Computer Science
  • Diploma in Commercial Arts & Design Technology
  • Diploma in Guidance & Counseling
  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Education Institutions Management
  • Diploma in Sports Science
  • Diploma in Sports Nutrition & Management
  • Diploma in Physical Education & Sports Management
  • Diploma in Nursery Teaching. Day, Evening and In-service programs

Advanced certificate programs

The are some of the certificate programs offered at Ndejje University.[9]

  • Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • Advanced Certificate in Nursery Teaching
  • Advanced Grade III Teachers Certificate
  • Advanced Certificate in Business Administration.

See also

References
  1. Immaculate Wanyenze (4 November 2012). "At 20, Ndejje University Accumulates Accolades". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. Ndejje University (16 April 2020), Ndejje University Main Campus: Ndejje Hill, Luweero District, Ndejje, Uganda: Ndejje University, retrieved 16 April 2020
  3. Google (16 April 2020). "Location of The Main Campus of Ndejje University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. Ndejje University (April 2020). "About Ndejje University". Ndejje, Uganda: Ndejje University. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  5. Google (16 April 2020). "Location of The Kampala Campus of Ndejje University" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  6. Frederick Kiwanuka (20 October 2010). "1,000 Graduate From Ndejje". New Vision (newspaper). Kampala. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. Ndejje University (16 April 2020). "Our Faculties And School". Ndejje, Uganda: Ndejje University. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  8. Ndejje University (16 April 2020). "Ndejje University Graduate School". Ndejje, Uganda: Ndejje University. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  9. Ndejje University (16 April 2020). "Undergraduate Courses At Ndejje University". Ndejje, Uganda: Ndejje University. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  10. Martin Ssebuyira and Dan Wandera (24 October 2011). "Nsibambi Tips Graduates On Farming". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 16 April 2020.

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