Agha Khan University Uganda Founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university, Aga Khan University's (AKU) objective is to promote human welfare in general, and the welfare of the people of Pakistan in particular, by disseminating knowledge and providing instruction, training, research and service in the health sciences, education and such other branches of learning as the University may determine. ___________________________________________________ What’s Your Opinion about this University in Uganda? Are you a student at this University? Do you have a business near or inside the University? Is there anything you would wish others to know about this University? If you have anything you want to tell us about this university, feel free to write. It is free, I promise to keep your voice (Comment) at this page. "Just click here to start your story, comment or criticism about this university or any other higher institution of learning you’ve ever visited in Uganda. AKU is an international University spread over eight countries – Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Syria and Egypt. Agha Khan University Uganda brings international expertise to bear upon the establishment and enhancement of its current and future programmes and services through ongoing partnerships with prestigious overseas institutions. Additionally, in line with its commitment to the advancement of the status and professional opportunities for women, the University seeks similar collaborations to strengthen women-oriented professions such as nursing and teaching. AKU is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. Forty-four per cent of the University's faculty are women, many in senior posts. Fifty per cent of students in the Medical College are also women. The University's admission policy is needs-blind and based on merit. For 2006-07, almost half of the students receive financial aid. While the Agha khan University Uganda sets its sights on the latest breakthroughs in health sciences and technology, as well as the application of well-proven and appropriate technologies that have been insufficiently applied in Pakistan, it also seeks to integrate systems of values, ethics and principles. In doing so, AKU is an important force for pluralism, teaching the skills of critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving, while inculcating moral reasoning, ethics and respect for others. In its first two decades, AKU's major focus was in the fields of health and education. In the decade ahead, the University plans to step beyond professional education towards becoming a comprehensive university. Following the liberal arts model, a Faculty of Arts and Sciences will be established on a new campus in Karachi and East Africa. It will develop skills in critical thinking and analysis, raise proficiency in verbal and written communication, enhance human resource development in the region, and advance understanding in particular academic disciplines. Another programme under consideration is an Institute of Human Development, which will be dedicated to advancing the understanding of the effects and conditions of early childhood on subsequent well-being and performance, and the application of this understanding to the development of interventions and evaluation to assess their potential efficacy and applicability. AKU is an important agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions. Programmes have been established in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for studies in health and education. An advanced nursing studies programme provides continuing education and undergraduate courses for practicing nurses and professional development centres, after continuing and graduate education for teachers. Admission process at Agha khan university Uganda Application forms are obtained from the academic head. Applicants must ensure that they have complied with the instructions stipulated on the form. Admission Test All applicants are required to write a relevant AKU-ANS admission test. They are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language and are invited for interviews on the basis of test scores. Interviews are held at the university and do not guarantee selection. Accommodation at Agha khan university Uganda AKU does not offer accommodation to students. Tuition fees at Agha khan university Uganda The tuition fee includes programme registration, tuition fees, use of the university library and resource centre and university examination costs. The tuition fee is subject to annual revision. In addition, students are required to pay a stipulated amount for insurance coverage for professional indemnity and the registration fees payable to the Nursing Council. Facilities at Agha khan university Uganda: The university has a well-stocked library with a photocopying machine. Each student is given a code number by the librarian and, upon payment, is required to do their own photocopying. Nursing skills lab This allows students to master nursing skills using audio-visual aids and models. It also has posters and video tapes to enhance individual group learning. Academic Calendar The year is divided into two semesters. The first begins in January and extends to June. The second is from July to December. The advanced Nursing Studies Programme This two-and-a half year postregistration BSc. Nursing is designed to give senior registered nurses the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to understand and influence the development of health care reform. Academic Eligibility Applicants must: • Be registered nurses/midwives • Be registered and in good standing with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council • Have a minimum of two years’ work experience in a recognized institution. • Have achieved an O’ or A’ Level certificate, with credits or passes in science subjects and English Language. • Demonstrate good communication, leadership skills, and commitment to the profession. • Foreign applicants must submit evidence of successfully passing their Nursing Registration/licensure examination. Diploma in General Nursing This two-year distance learning programme is designed to prepare experienced nurses to meet the requirements for registered nurses by the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council. This programme increases access to nurses living and working in remote rural areas. Local contact information Plot 9/11 Makerere Road P.O. BOX 8842 Kampala, Uganda Telephone: +256414349494, +256414349307 Fax: 256414349303 E-mail:info@aku.ac.ug_____________________________________________ OTHER PROMINENT UGANDAN UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTIONS _____________________________________________ Tertiary Institutions in Uganda Makerere Business Institute Kampala in Uganda St. Lawrence University Kampala in Uganda Kampala International University Kansanga Main in Uganda Kampala International University Western Branch in Ishaka Bushenyi Uganda International Health Sciences University Kampala Agha Khan University in Uganda Busoga University College in Uganda Africa Bible College in Uganda Makerere University Business School (MUBBS) Uganda Pentecostal University Fort Portal Christian University in Uganda Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi Mpigi in Uganda Mbarara University of Science and Technology Back To Post Secondary Education From Agha Khan University Uganda Back to Home Page
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