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Bugema University in Uganda

Bugema University in Uganda is located on a 640-acre piece of land in Luwero district, Bamunanika County, Kalagala sub-county.

The institution started in 1948 as a training school for teachers and pastors for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Africa. By then it was called Bugema Missionary Training School. Later, the name changed to Bugema Missionary College and then to Bugema Adventist College. In 1978, Bugema Adventist College graduated its first degree class with Bachelor of Theology. The College expanded and by the late 1980’s curricula for Business and Education were put in place.

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In 1994, Bugema Adventist College changed its status from college to university, and in 1997, Bugema University was granted a license from the Ministry of Education and Sports to operate as a university offering Bachelor of Theology, BBA in Management and Accounting, and BA in Education with History, Religion, English and Literature as teaching subjects. Due to continued interest shown by prospective students and sponsors in the academic programs offered by Bugema University, progressive steps were taken and the curricula expanded to meet the demands of the constituency.

Legal status of Bugema University in Uganda

The university is registered by the Government and has applied for a charter from the National Council for Higher Education. It is also accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association.

Location of Bugema University in Uganda

Bugema is located 32 kilometres north of Kampala on Gayaza-Zirobwe Road and public taxis charge sh2,000. It also has a branch in Kampala city.

Programmes offered at Bugema University in Uganda

• Bachelor of Arts with Education in: Agriculture,

Biology, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History,

Literature in English, Religion, Mathematics, Technology.

• Bachelor of Arts in: English Language and Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication.

• BSC in: Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Secretarial Studies, Agriculture, Biology, Zoology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Agri-Business, Psychology and Counselling.

• Bachelor of Business Administration in: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems and Marketing

• Bachelor of Theology

• Bachelor of Arts in Religion

• Master of Business Administration

• Master of Arts in Education.

• Master of Arts in Religion.

• Master of Arts in Development Studies

• Master of Science in Counselling.

• Diploma in Accounting, Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Marketing, Secretarial Services, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Guidance and Counselling.

lDiplomas in Education in: Biology/Chemistry, English Double main, History/Geography, Mathematics/Physics and Religious Education.

Admission requirements at Bugema University in Uganda

• O-Level certificate with 5 credit passes, two principal passes at A-Level or its equivalent.

• Or Results of mature age entry from a recognised university.

Duration of courses at Bugema University in Uganda

Degree courses take three years, while ordinary diplomas take two years. Masters take between 1-2 years.

Library facilities

Double storeyed with sitting capacity of 220 students. Connected to internet for access to important journals. Each of the departments has a separate book bank. In total over 90,000 volumes. (Ideal)

Accommodation at Bugema University in Uganda

Five halls of residence on campus, accommodating over 500 students. There are several privately-owned hostels outside the university and charge between sh100,000-200,000. (Good) per semester

Lecture halls

Ten lecture halls, two science labs, two computer labs, a main hall and a church.

International Affiliation

Colorado State University.

South Western University.

Irish School of Law

Metro State College

London College of Professional

ADRA-Denmark

Contact:

Bugema University in Uganda, P.O Box 6529, Kampala, Tel: (256) 77-905244,

E-mail: registrar-bu@yahoo.com,

Website:www.bugemauniv.ac.ug

Objectives of Bugema University in Uganda

Bugema University aims to develop the whole person; therefore, the following objectives reflect this wholistic approach:

1. To provide academic programs which will allow the students to acquaint themselves with various fields of knowledge and to acquire skills that will facilitate personal, social, academic, and professional development in order to meet individual and societal demands. .

2. To instill in the students an unswerving allegiance to the principles of Christian faith and a sense of personal responsibility so that they are prepared to render useful service to God and to humanity..

3. To lay emphasis on applied research relevant to the development needs of the community, including encouraging research leading to the development of patents..

4. To encourage all faculty to devote part of their time to research for publication in internationally recognised journals. .

5. To select its students solely on the basis of merit while taking cognizance of the need to apply special criteria to potentially able but disadvantaged students

6. To continue upgrading the quality of its teaching, research and administrative staff through vigorous staff development

Accreditation of Bugema University in Uganda

Bugema University in Uganda is fully accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Uganda as an institution of higher learning. It is also fully accredited as a university by the Adventist Accrediting Association based in Maryland, USA.

Vision

Bugema University envisions training for Excellence in Service.

Mission

The mission of Bugema University is to offer an excellent and distinctive wholistic Christian education designed to prepare students, through training, research, and scholarship, for productive lives of useful service to God and to the community with integrity

Philosophy of Bugema University in Uganda

Bugema University in Uganda holds as its philosophy the belief that true education fosters the restoration of the lost image of God in human beings through the harmonious development of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions of life.

The philosophy is manifested in the program of the University curriculum, which emphasizes the learners a balanced and positive development of the Head, Heart, and Hand as they prepare for service here and for life in the hereafter.

Today, Bugema University runs an in-service/holiday program and has two satellite centers: one in Kampala, at the Adventist Center, for degree and diploma courses and another in Kasese for a Diploma in Education (Primary) through the in-service program

Spiritual Life at Bugema University Uganda

A fundamental objective of the University is to develop the spiritual faculties of the student. Bugema University believes that God created human beings in His own image so that humanity should worship Him.

Convocation

Since the purpose and existence of the University is to enable students to dedicate their lives to selfless service for God and man, students are required to attend weekly convocations and special weeks of spiritual enrichment arranged by the University administration, as well as various weekly and daily services by the University Church. These programs provide students important opportunities for personal enrichment and spiritual growth.

Choosing to come to the University implies willingness to attend these appointments as part of the total educational package. Therefore, students are expected to participate. Daily worship, weekend services, as well as weekly assemblies are important parts of the University program in pursuit of this objective.

All students are required to attend these convocations which are part and parcel of the academic program. There are other religious activities which offer students additional opportunities for Christian development and service. Among these are group prayers, off-campus witnessing, and activities of the Adventist Youth Society.

Sabbath Observance

The Seventh-day Sabbath is observed at Bugema University from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday in accordance with the Biblical command, and all students are expected to conduct themselves in harmony with the sacredness of this day.

In addition to the structured meetings and worship services, the students are encouraged to participate in the prayer bands, witnessing programs, and other less formal religious activities that promote Christian development and service.

Code of Conduct

Bugema University in Uganda is a Seventh-day Adventist higher learning institution founded on Christian principles; a conscious effort is made to maintain standards of dress, conduct, and self-control, which reflect the spiritual heritage of Seventh-day Adventists. The University also seeks to maintain social standards comparable to those upheld by the Adventist Church .

The Christian ethics demand respect for duly constituted authorities. This includes both civil authorities and those other authorities such as parents, teachers, work supervisors, University administrators, etc., to whom the individual is subordinated.

Bugema University in Uganda recognizes that its work, while being educative and redemptive, involves a certain level of custodial function, and it takes seriously these responsibilities. It asks the students to seek to live by the principles of the Scriptures. Students who are committed to being Christian ladies and gentlemen are not likely to find themselves in conflict with University expectations.

However, students who, through dress, appearance, conduct, or attitude, clearly demonstrate an unwillingness to cooperate with the expectations of the University, as outlined in the Student Handbook, may be asked to withdraw from the University or may be denied readmission for the succeeding semester(s). Christ is our example.

The following activities are not Christ-like and are not permitted on or off campus:

1. Possessing or using illicit drugs, tobacco, or intoxicating drinks in any form.

2. Stealing or gambling of any kind.

3. Using vulgar language or possessing degrading literature.

4. Defying authority and inciting others to insubordination.

5. Using violence in any form, including cruelty to animals.

6. Tampering with locks; illegally possessing keys to any university lock; vandalizing; illegally entering university buildings.

7. Possessing firearms or weapons of any kind.

8. Engaging in any form of immorality.

9. Instigating or inciting other students into lawlessness.

10. Any form of public display of sexual intimacy.

11. Convening, attending and /or addressing unauthorized meetings.

Further information on this can be found in the Student Handbook.

Student Work Program

The University operates a number of auxiliary and vocational services where students may work part-time to earn some money in order for them to cater for some of their school expenses. These opportunities, to engage in productive and useful labor, help develop character traits of industry, dependability, and initiative. In the process, students may also acquire valuable vocational skills.