Busitema University was established as a public university under the universities and other Tertiary institutions Act 2001 instrument No. 22 of 2007. This followed the accreditation of the university and its initial academic programs by National council for Higher Education in February 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Busitema University is a multi-campus public university located in the Eastern region of Uganda. Its main campus situated in Busitema, with additional campuses in Nagongera, Namasagali, Arapai, Mbale, Pallisa and Kaliro. Established by statutory instrument in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially, Busitema University started with two operational campuses. Busitema campus focusing on Engineering and Technology, and Nagongera campus with a focus on Science and Education. To date, the university has six operational campuses and one study center in Tororo town focusing on short and skilled-based training courses. The university has grown from two faculties and three academic programs to six faculties and 83 academic programs across various specializations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Busitema University’s niche is practical sciences, relevant technology, productive education and innovation for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University offers a diverse range of programs across various faculties;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faculty of Engineering – Busia campus focuses on irrigation, mechanization, agro processing among others <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faculty of Science and Education -Nagongera campus Tororo focuses on science education and ICT in education <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences -Namasagali campus kamuli focuses on sustainable use of environment and natural resources with emphasis on climate change mitigation and natural resources economics <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faculty of Health Science -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 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faculty of Management Sciences -Pallisa campus focuses on management sciences, tourism and hospitality and carrying out research in business survival, organizational, rationality and behavior <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faculty of Agriculture and animal science – Arapai campus focuses on crop production, animal production and Agribusiness <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motto<\/strong>: Pursuing Excellence <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vision:<\/strong> “A place that excels in academics and professional skills in sciences, technology and innovation”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mission:<\/strong> “To offer top-notch training, conduct, quality research and share knowledge to drive social and economic growth, leading to long-term development”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Core values <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022Respect<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Professionalism <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Customer first<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Innovativeness <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Integrity <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandate<\/strong>: “Provision of higher education, promotion of research, dissemination of knowledge and advancement of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strategic objectives of Busitema University<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Strengthening Excellence in Education and students\u2019 life <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Increasing High Impact Research, innovation, and Entrepreneurship <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Strengthening partnership and Engagement for growth <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Increasing productivity through Effective leadership governance and management<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strategic plan for the period 2020\/21-2024\/25<\/strong> focuses on enhancing excellence in education and students\u2019 life, fostering high impact research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, strengthening partnerships and engagement to drive growth, and improving productivity through effective leadership, governance and management <\/p>\n\n\n\n Administrative Board of the university:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Deputy vice chancellor (Finance and Administration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Principal Institutional Advancement officer <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Director planning and Institutional development <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Personal secretary (University secretary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Senior Assistant Registrar – FOE<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Academic Registrar <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Laboratory Technician <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Asst. IT- officer <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Assistant IT Officer – Web systems <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Deputy Dean of students <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Library <\/p>\n\n\n\n The governing organs of the university are in line with the requirements of the universities and other institutions. Act 2001<\/p>\n\n\n\n University Council <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The university council is the supreme policy formulation organ of the university. Its also responsible for the overall administration of the university and ensuring the due implementation of the objects and functions of the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The council functions through one (1) board and four (4) committees namely <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Appointments Board <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Finance, planning and investment committee <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Students Affairs and disciplinary committe<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Audit committee <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Quality Assurance, gender and ICT committee <\/p>\n\n\n\n University Senate<\/strong>: University Senate is a formal governing body and is responsible for the organization, control and direction of academic matters of the university. Busitema Senate is authorized initiate academic policies, regulate instruction programs, advise on admission qualifications, set academic standards and decide proficiency standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top management of the university consists of the following officers<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Vice Chancellor, responsible for the academic, Administrative, and financial affairs of the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 University Bursar, manages the recurrent and development budget for the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 University Secretary, responsible for general administration of the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Student Dean, responsible for supervision of students\u2019 welfare <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 University Library, responsible to develop, collect, manage, disseminate, control and coordinate all library and information services <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Academic Registrar, responsible for academic matters including admission, development, curriculum, examination management, research and publication <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Deputy vice chancellor Academic affairs, responsible over academic affairs <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 DVC’ office of Academic affairs, responsible over academic affairs of the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Finance and Administration, responsible for planning and development of the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of internal Audit, responsible to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting service designed to add value and improve the effectiveness of the university governance, risk management and internal control <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of Health services, responsible to provide primary healthcare services at the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of Human resource, responsible to assist the university and its employees to implement, train and build strong relation system <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of institutional Advancement, responsible for managing university reputation <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of ICT, responsible for ICT development in the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of planning and development, responsible for managing and coordinating the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of university – wide planning, investment and resource mobilization processes <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Directorate of legal Affairs <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Students’ Welfare Department (Dean of Students<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dean of Students’ office supervises students\u2019 welfare, such as coordinating the formulation of policies related to their well-being, overseeing academic programs of students, spiritual support, looking into policies relating to Students’ stay and conduct at the university <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then Dean of students\u2019 department also gives oversight to the Students’ Guild, the students governing body, the elections of the Guild president, resident campus commissioner (RCC) and campus leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dean of Students caters for students\u2019 affairs in three (3) main areas,<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 University Halls of Residence<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Recreation and Games<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Spiritual Centers<\/p>\n\n\n\n In recognition of its commitment to internationalization, Busitema University was ranked as the 9th best institution in Uganda for international students in 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Busitema University was established as a public university under the universities and other Tertiary institutions Act 2001 instrument No. 22 of 2007. 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