Kumi University is a private University in Uganda

Uganda

Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...

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Location

The university is located in Kumi Town

Kumi Town

Kumi Town, commonly refeered to as Kumi, is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center in Kumi District and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.-Location:...

, Kumi District

Kumi District

Kumi District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The largest town in the district is Kumi, and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...

, eastern Uganda, approximately 150 miles (241.4 km) northeast of Kampala

Kampala

Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...

, Uganda's capital and largest city. In 2007, the University established a second campus in the town of Soroti

Soroti

Soroti is the main municipal, commercial and administrative centre of Soroti District in Eastern Uganda, lying near Lake Kyoga. It is known for the rock formation near the town as well as a variety of Muslim mosques, Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras as well as several churches that meet in various...

, 52 kilometres (32.3 mi) northwest of Kumi Town

Kumi Town

Kumi Town, commonly refeered to as Kumi, is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center in Kumi District and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.-Location:...

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History

The institution was founded in 1996 by a Korean missionary couple (Mr Hyeong Lyeol Lyu and Ms Min Ja Lee)under the name African Leaders Training Institute. In 1999, the name was changed to Kumi University. The university is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education & Sports. Arrangements are underway to attain a university charter.

Academics

The University has the following Faculties:

• Faculty of Divinity and Theology
• Arts and Education
• Faculty of Social Sciences & Management Studies
• Faculty of Information Technology
• The Soroti Campus

External links

• Kumi University Homepage