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Although many A’ level students look at universities as the only option for further studies, there are many tertiary institutions that provide alternative programmes at diploma level. Uganda Tertiary Institutions include National Teacher colleges, Uganda Colleges of Commerce, Agricultural Colleges and Technical colleges. Others are theological colleges, tourism colleges, media institutes, medical colleges, law colleges and cooperative colleges. In 2006, there were 113 tertiary institutions in the country. About 33% of them are owned by the Government, while 67% are privately-owned. National Teachers Colleges (NTCs) National Teachers Colleges were first introduced in the 70s.The Institute of Teacher Education in Kyambogo was launched first followed by other 10 teacher colleges between 1982 and 1985. In 2006, five of the colleges were closed. Those closed last year are Nkozi, Mitala Maria in Mpigi district, Masindi in Masindi district, Ngetta in Lira district, Kaliro in Kamuli district and Kakoba in Mbarara district. Teacher colleges admit 6,500 student teachers every year. In 2006, no PhD holder lectured at the teacher colleges. Masters holders comprised 2.5% of lecturing staff, while the majority were first-degree holders. The National Teacher Colleges that are still operational are: Mubende TC in Mubende district. Date opened: 1984 Student population: 1,597 Status: Public Address: P.O. Box 158 Mubende Nagongera NTC in Tororo district Date opened: 1982 Student population: 1,116 Status: Public Address: P.O. Box 697 Tororo Unyama NTC in Gulu Date Opened: 1984 Number of students: 1,319 Status: Public Address: P.O. Box 541 Gulu Kabale NTC in Kabale district Date opened: 1984 Number of students: 1,300 Status: Public Address: P.O. Box 425 Kabale Telephone: 048622115 Muni in Arua district Date opened: 1985 Number of students: 1,218 Status: Public Address: P.O. Box 9 Arua Programmes offered A student teacher is normally required to take two main subjects. However, it is also possible for one to take one subject referred to as a double main. They include English, Agriculture, Fine Art and Mathematics. Other subjects include History, Geography, Luganda, Music, Political Education, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, student teachers are also required to study professional subjects like Sociology, Psychology, Education, Management and Philosophy How to apply Applications are made through the Joint Admissions Board. One needs to have attained two principal passes. Accommodation There are halls of residence for male and female students. There are also 10 private hostels outside the main campuses. Uganda Technical Colleges Courses offered include Civil Engineering, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical engineering, Electrical Installation, Metal Fabrication, Brick Laying, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Motor Vehicle engineering. To be admitted, one should have obtained at least two principal passes in science subjects at A’ level or they should have a certificate in a related field. On average, technical colleges admit 2,500 students every year. The technical colleges did not have a lecturer with a PhD by 2006. They had only one lecturer with a masters degree, while the majority were first degree and a few with post graduate diplomas. Major technical colleges include Kichwamba in Kabarole district and Elgon College in Mbale Colleges of Commerce These pass out diploma holders majoring in business courses. There diploma programmes are Diploma in Business Studies Marketing, Accountancy, Secretarial courses and Book Keeping. Admission to Uganda Tertiary Institutions One should have obtained at least two principal passes at A’ level, especially in Economics and Mathematics, or should hold a certificate in a related field. By of 2006, there were seven PhD holders lecturing in colleges of commerce constituting 1.3% of the total staff. There were 59 masters holders, 473 first degree holders and 226 diploma holders. Colleges of commerce include the Tororo College of Commerce in eastern Uganda, and College of Commerce in western Uganda. Agricultural colleges Courses offered include Agricultural Mechanisation, Plant Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine. One needs at least two principal passes at A’ level in related science subjects or hold a certificate in a related field to be admitted. Bukalasa Agricultural College Location: 50kms North of Kampala, off Wobulenzi town.Address: P.O Box 174 WobulenziTelephone number: 041-620020 Arapai Agriculture College Location: Soroti district. Address: P.O. Box 203 Soroti. ___________________________________________________ OTHER PROMINENT PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA _______________________________________________ Business Training and Vocational schools Nakawa Vocational Training Centre –Kampala Spear Motors Apprenticeship Training Centre St. Joseph Technical Institute –Entebbe Road Bira Vocational Training School Cowa-Centenary Vocational Training School Jimmy Sekasi Institute of Catering Tiner International School of Beauty Kabira Technical Institute –Bushenyi St Joseph’s Technical Institute –Fort Portal Karoli Lwanga School of Nursing and Midwifery Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute –Gulu Nile Institute of Management Uganda College of Commerce –Pakwach Algebright institute of Elec. Tech. and Magt Nile Vocational Institute Pioneer Technical Institute –Iganga St. Joseph’s Vocational Training College-Kamuli St. Daniel Comboni Polytechnic –Moroto African College of Commerce (ACC) –Kabale AICM-Vocational Training College Ave Maria Voc. Training and Youth Devt Centre Moyo Technical Institute Hotel and Tourism Management – Jinja Sir Albert Cook Memorial Institute Amugo Agrotechnical Institute – Lira Junior Express Adjumani Kabala Institute of Tech. and Applied Sciences Lodonga Polytechnic Rakai Community School of Nursing –Rakai St. Joseph’s Mayo Vocational Training Institute St. Charles Lwanga Technical Institute Butende Kaddu Allygee Modern Vocational Training Centre YMCA College of Business Studies –Jinja Bungokho Rural Development Centre -Mbale Kiteredde Vocational Institute Minakulu Technical Institute Church of Uganda Vocational Training School Kapchorwa Technical Institute -Kapchorwa Bushenyi Vocational Institute- Bushenyi Ave Maria Voc Training and Youth Devt Centre Uganda Martyrs Polytechnic Institute St. Joseph Technical School -Gulu Nile Vocational Institute -Masaka Mulagi Vocational Training Institute Kyamuliibwa Vocational Training Institute Kitara Institute of Commerce, Media and Vocational Studies Koboko Technical School –Koboko Yole Polytechnic Pallisa Skills Trust –Pallisa Kaberamaido Technical Institute Nyamitanga Technical Institute –Mbarara St. Joseph Technical Institute Butiru Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre Bombo- Tororo Technical Institute –Tororo Kitgum Technical Institute Lake Bunyonyi Christian Vocational SS Kampala Polytechnic Mengo Uganda College of Commerce –Kabale Uganda Technical College –Lira Uganda Cooperative College –Kigumba Arapai Agriculture College Dokolo Technical School _________________________________________ 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 Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi Mbarara University of Science and Technology Islamic University In Uganda Mbale Bugema Seventh Day Adventist University Makerere University in Uganda Africa Mountains Of the Moon University Uganda FortPortal
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