is an established institution of Diocese (PI). The project activities are coordinated by Mr. Waisindye Noah, of the Anglican Church of the Province of to provide Christian an Ethno-botanist in collaboration with project team members from based higher , training and for the expansion of Pharmaceutical department of of Medicine, God’s kingdom, pursuit of knowledge, and betterment of . It is University of Science and , department of plant , a Christian University with its motto: “Our God Reigns”. microbiology and Biotechnology of College of Natural sciences (CoNAS) of and Mbarara Zonal Agriculture It was founded by the Diocese of Ankole 17 years ago when it came research and development Institute. Essential oils steam distilled at the up with the vision to begin a University with the following core oil factory are used for manufacture of Heath products at Ethnobiology values; Faith in Jesus Christ, Pursuit of Knowledge and Integrity, Laboratory of Faculty of Applied Sciences at BSU. However, the oil Academic Excellence, Compassion, Relentless Service, Moral Integrity, production capacity of the essential oil Factory shall even serve the Accountability and Transparency. growing industrial sector of Uganda`s pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Oil Extraction Unit has been installed to extract essential Bishop Stuart University Skyrockets in the Inter-University Debate oils from several plants mainly lemon glass and lemon eucalyptus as Championship a repellant against malaria. Oil extraction has already started. Essential oils are a vital item in pharmaceutical and perfume manufacturing as PARTNERSHIPS, NETWORKS AND MOUs well as other industrial uses. Operation Wealth Creation (OWC): BSU is in partnership with OWC, and Bishop Stuart University farm was selected as a demonstration Collaborative Universities: The University is in partnership with Pharm-biotechnology and traditional medicine (PHARMBIOTRAC) Centre for excellence in South Western Region. (Please erase…..We different Universities like Trinity Western University in Canada, Mbarara ACE II: BSU is in partnership with of Science and have good relationship). They have given us an opportunity of poultry University of Science and Technology, Makerere University, Uganda Technology under PHARM-BIOTRAC ACE II housed at MUST funded by which has provided students with practical skills. On September 22nd, Christian University, The University of Byumba in and The the World Bank Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centre 2018 we were given 100,000 coffee seedlings. Our farm has helped our University of Dar-es-Salaam. All this is aimed at improving teaching of Excellence. BSU has been given $51,000 dollars and two staff at students who are offering courses related to Agriculture for practical through exchange visits, bench marking, research and capacity masters and PhD will receive training under the same project. lessons to have hands-on skills and experience. building. BSU being recognised at international level: BSU collaborating with Diary Shade Mechanization Project (DSMP): The Government Membership to the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building International bodies is a testimony that it has grown from strength to through Operation Wealth Creation gave us tractor. Farmers partnering in Agriculture (RUFORUM): Bishop Stuart University joined RUFORUM strength and it is no longer at local level but International level. with BSU are using the tractor to upgrade their farms. Allow me to as a full member effective 18th October, 2016. The RUFORUM is now inform you that the tractor is there you can hire it at a small cost please sponsoring 2 staff in Agriculture to pursue PhDs (Deborah Akatwetaba INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT make use of it. & Wycliffe Tumwesigye. The Executive Secretary Regional Universities Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks (ISSB). Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RURORUM) Prof. Adipala The Interlocking Stabilised Soil Block education lecture block has been Incubation Hub at BSU. The project to establish an Ekwamu commended the university for a good approach in their commissioned as a complete building that will be housing Faculty of Agribusiness Incubation Hub (AIH) started in March, 2018 with a two- agriculture projects recently while touring the university projects. In Education. The program goal was to provide science teachers who are year funding arrangement from MasterCard Foundation worth $50,000 his words he said “ I wanted to bench mark on a university that had a also technical teachers to work as Technicians and Engineers for rural through the Regional Universities Forum (RUFORUM) won by Rabecca hands approach integrating theory and practice, I travelled by plane to community development. The program objective is to equip learners Kalibwani (Principal Investigator). The project is being implemented at China and many other parts of the world only to be surprised by Bishop with basic technical skills and competencies in the fields of building Bishop Stuart University (BSU), in partnership with Excell Hort Consult Stuart University upon visiting their exhibition”. and construction. Other structures under construction using ISSB like (EHC) Ltd, an agribusiness incubator, based in Koranorya, Mbarara. School of in Ruharo and Guild Commercial Centre. The AIH aims at enhancing the development of entrepreneurial skills for Agro-studies Program to Israel: BSU has a five-year MOU with innovative employment opportunities of young University graduates. Israel for Agro-Studies program. For the last four years, we have sent a) University library building: A 6th storied building is at completion This will provide the required skills to our young graduates and develop Agriculture students to Israel for apprenticeship. From 2014 to date a stage. Roofing has been finished. The remaining activities are their business ideas into strong enterprises for their future employment total of 151 students have so far benefited from this program. These completion of the parapet wall and site cleaning. and the community development through provision of jobs. students travel to Israel for a one-year internship through the National Agro Studies program for Agricultural skills development. The BSU b) Science and Research Laboratories: The University with a help of AVSI under Skilling Youth Uganda (SKY): We have Memorandum of contingent has been highly commended for their diligence and our government of Uganda is constructing a three Science Laboratories Understanding (MOU) under implementation with AVSI under SKY students have demonstrated mindset change in transforming Ugandan block to accommodate all Science students and researchers to skill the Youth in Agro-related innovation projects. We installed a Agriculture. greenhouse and planted tomatoes where we collected over 101 basins c) School of Nursing at a cost of 2,020,000 and, standard farm structures to a tune of 140 Student’s loan scheme under HESFB (HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS Students have increased and construction of premises at the school million have been constructed. Trainings have already been conducted. FINANCING BOARD):BSU signed MOU with Higher Education Students has already commenced in Ruharo. The department has well stocked Zero grazing Unit has been constructed and we bought diary animals. Financing Board (Government Loan Scheme) and a total of 262 library with relevant and current books. The university is proud to have And shed net has been donated in providing avenues for student’s students from our University have benefited from this scheme since the best nurses ever. hands on lessons in preparing and raising seedlings and it’s already in 2015 and their tuition is always paid in time. In this academic year use. 2018/2019 a total of 117 students have been taken on. d) Faculty of new Home: The University secured land and buildings for the expansion of the University last year in 2018 in Rwentondo- NARO Ethnobotany Project: We have partnership with NARO, Community outreach projects: BSU in partnership with International Kakoba and the place was allocated for Faculty of Law. The University MBAZARDI Mbarara which has given the University 5 acres of land to Partners/ Donors through BSU Visiting Senior Lecturer Dr. Toruun finished the remodelling of the Faculty of Law new home on a 3 Acre Ethnobiology department to establish Aroma Medicinal Plant gardens. Stangeland from Norway has Community Outreach projects has space in Rwentondo, Kakoba. This was launched by Hon. Chief Justice The intention is to exchange knowledge and commercial skills to the given 120 rain water harvesting tanks to women in Kibingo. Dr. Bart Magunda Katureebe on the 25th July, 2018. During our 14th communities in and around BSU to a tune of 194 million. The National Turrun in partnership, Father’s from Norway, Bishop Stuart University BSU Graduation in 2018, our pioneer class of Bachelor of were Agriculture Research organization (NARO) Competitive grant scheme and , under Mother and Child Mbarara mobile awarded Degrees and out of the 18 students that were subjected to (CGS) Cohort (iv) funded project Implementation progress. The project clinic have carried out over 9 outreaches in Mbarara and LDC exams 6 passed at a percentage of 40%. They are now at Law activities commenced in September 2016 under supervision of Prof. districts helping them in the areas of nutrition, reproductive health and Development Centre (LDC) studying. We are aiming higher. Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha (PhD), as the principal investigator life style diseases. ISSB Education Lecture Block was commission by minister of Education Hon Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni represented by Dr. Kedrace Turygyenda assisted by BSU Chancellor The. Rt. Rev. Dr. Fred Hon. Minister of State for Gender and Officiating on the 2nd Cultural Gala function and Launching Newly Academic Accredited Programs during 5th Sheldon Mwesigwa and Chairman University Council Prof. Kenneth Kagame on 27/2/2019. Library under construction BSU Week cerebrations on 2/3/2019 at the Main Campus.

The University invites applications to the following academic programmes scheduled to start in May and August 2019.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Diploma in Office and Secretarial Studies 2 Years Diploma in Science and Technology Education 2 Years Diploma in Procurement and 2 Years Diploma in Computer Science 2 Years FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Diploma in and Information Science Diploma in Information Technology 2 Years in Agricultural & Resource 2 Years Diploma in Midwifery Extension (July Intake) 11/2 Years Management 3 Years Diploma in and Social Administration 2 Years Diploma in Nursing Science 3 Years Bachelor of 3 Years Diploma in Project Planning and Management 2 Years Diploma in Nursing Extension (July Intake) 11/2 Years Bachelor of Nursing Science 4 Years Diploma in and Management 2 Years Diploma in Public Health 2 Years Bachelor of Animal Health and Production 3 Years Diploma in 2 Years Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Community Bishop Stuart University Incubation Hub students showcasing their products during BSU Week Exhibition exercise on 27th February 2019 at the Bachelor of Nursing Science Completion NEW 3 Years Diploma in and Finance- NEW 2 Years Development 2 Years University Main Campus. Bachelor of Computer Science 3 Years Diploma in Microfinance & Business Enterprise Management Diploma in Animal Health and Production 2 Years Bachelor of Agribusiness Management and Community NEW 2 Years Development 3 Years Diploma in Human Resource Management 2 Years SHORT COURSES Bachelor of Sports Science 3 Years Diploma in 2 Years SHORT COURSE NAME DURATION FEES Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years Diploma in Community 2 Years (UGX) Bachelor of Conservation and Natural Resource Management Diploma in Guidance and Counseling 2 Years Certificate in Computerized 1 Month 200,000/= NEW 3 Years accounting-Quick books, Tally Bachelor of Agriculture and Community Development 3 Years POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Certificate in NGO management 1 Month 200,000/= Diploma in Computer Science NEW 2 Years Certificate in Monitoring and Evalua- 1 Month 200,000/= Diploma in Information Technology 2 Years FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES tion (M&E) Diploma in Midwifery Extension (July Intake) 11/2 Years PhD in Agriculture and Community Innovations 3 Years Certificate in Project Planning and 1 Month 200,000/= Management (PPM) Diploma in Nursing Science 3 Years Master of Science Climatic Change and Food Security NEW Certificate in Research and usage of 1 Month 200,000/= Diploma in Nursing Extension (July Intake) 11/2 Years 2 Years research software like SPSS, Stata Diploma in Public Health 2 Years Master of Information Technology 2 Years & Epidata Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Community Masters of Public Health 2 Years Certificate in Computer Applications 1 Month 200,000/= Development 2 Years Master of Agriculture and Rural Innovations 2 Years (Microsoft office-Word, spreadsheets, Diploma in Animal Health and Production 2 Years Master of Science in Agronomy (Dry Land Farming) NEW presentation and data base) 2 Years Certificate in Oil and Gas management 1 Month 400,000/= Essentials FACULTY OF LAW PROGRAMMES Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Innovations Certificate in community Based 1 Month 200,000/= 1 Year From left the Chief of Party for the Skilling Youth for employment in Bachelor of Laws 4 Years Rehabilitation Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Human Rights 3 Years agribusiness a project of AVSI foundation Samuele Rizzo Otim, Dr. Kedrace Certificate Human resources and 1 Month 200,000/= Turyagyenda the Guest Horner representing Ministry of Education and Sport, Diploma in Law 2 Years FACULTY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES management The Rt. Rev. Dr. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa Chancellor BSU, Prof. Maud Diploma in Ethics and Human Rights 2 Years PhD in Language, Culture and Society 3 Years Certificate in Public Administration and 1 Month 200,000/= in Literature and 2 Years management Kamatenesi Mugisha (PhD) the Vice Chancellor BSU and Chairman University Council BSU Prof. Kenneth Kagame touring the University farm during 5th BSU FACULTY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Master of Education in Administration and Planning 2 Years Week celebration on 27/2/201. Bachelor of Arts in Theology 3 Years Short course Name Duration Fees (UGX) Bachelor in Industrial Fine Art Design 3 Years FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Certificate in Computer Applications 1 Month 150,000/= Bachelor of Arts with Education 3 Years PROGRAMME (CCA) Bachelor of Arts with Education (Fine Art Double Main 3 Years PhD in Development Studies 3 Years Certificate in Information Technology 2 Months 300,000/= Bachelor of Education – (Primary & Secondary) 2 Years PhD in Development Management 3 Years Essentials Bachelor of Arts in Performing and Leisure Arts NEW 3 Years Master of Science in Counseling Psychology 2 Years Certificate in Graphic design 2 Months 400,000/= Bachelor of Science and Technology Education 3 Years Master of Social Work 2 Years Certificate in website design and 1 Month 200,000/= Bachelor of Science with Education 3 Years Master of Social Economics and Community Management development Diploma in Primary Education 2 Years 2 Years Certificate in Network Technician 4-6 Months 500,000/= Diploma in Industrial Fine Art Design 2 Years Master of Business Administration 2 Years Cisco Certified Network Associate 6-9 Months 600,000/= (CCNA) Diploma in Science and Technology Education 2 Years Master of Arts in Development Studies 2 Years Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management NEW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 2 Years MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts in Development Management 3 Years Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling 1 Year Bachelor of Arts in 3 Years Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies 1 Year The minimum entry requirements for Bachelor’s degree are Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication –NEW Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (i) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 3 Years –NEW 1 Year passes and at least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Bachelor of Business Administration 3 Years Postgraduate Diploma on and Secretarial Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting Bachelor of Guidance and Counseling 3 Years Studies 1 Year or its equivalent OR Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics – NEW 3 Years Fine Art at BSU (ii) Diploma with at least a credit/distinction level in the relevant Bachelor of Environmental Management 3 Years ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ALLOWED FOR FUNDING UNDER field from a recognized institution or the equivalent, OR Bachelor of 3 Years STUDENTS LOAN SCHEME BY HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS To apply: (iii) Mature Age Entry Examinations Certificate accredited by the Bachelor of Library and Information Science –NEW 3 Years FINANCING BOARD (HESFB). NCHE with 50% and above. 1. Kindly pick application forms from the venues below or from the Bachelor of Office Management & Secretarial Studies 3 Years Bachelor of Science in & Resource website at www.bsu.ac.ug Bachelor of Planning and Community Development NEW Management 3 Years The minimum entry requirements for Diploma are: 2. Pay application fees in favour of Bishop Stuart University at 3 Years Bachelor of Public Health 3 Years (i) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes Stanbic Bank Account No. 9030005753057 or Post Bank Account Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Nursing Science 4 Years and at least 1 principal pass at the Uganda Advanced No. 1632101000223, Barclays Bank Account No. 6004408576, 3 Years Bachelor of Animal Health and Production 3 Years Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting DFCU Bank account No. 01123500212645 Bachelor of Project Planning and Management 3 Years Bachelor of Computer Science 3 Years or its equivalent OR 3. Submit the filled application forms at the venues provided or Bachelor of Records Management and Information Science Bachelor of Agribusiness Management and Community (ii) Certificate with at least a credit/distinction level in the directly to the Academic Registrar’s office of Bishop Stuart 3 Years Development 3 Years relevant field from a recognized institution or the equivalent. Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance – NEW 3 Years Bachelor of Conservation and Natural Resource Management University Main Campus at Buremba. Kakoba Mbarara. Bachelor of Microfinance & Business Enterprise Management 3 Years The minimum entry requirements for Certificate: Uganda NEW 3 Years Bachelor of Sports Science 3 Years APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED AND SUBMITTED AT: Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 3 passes Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration 3 Years Bachelor of Information Technology 3 Years 1. Academic Registrar’s Office , Bishop Stuart University obtained at the same sitting or the equivalent. Bachelor of Development Studies 3 Years Bachelor of Agriculture and Community Development 3 Years Main, Campus, Tel: +256485433468, [email protected] , Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences 3 Years Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics – NEW 3 Years www.bsu.ac.ug The minimum entry requirements for admission to Bachelor of Public Administration and Management 3 Years Bachelor of Environmental Management 3 Years 1. 2. Bishop Stuart University Postgraduate Programmes are Bachelor if Human Resource Management 3 Years Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences 3 Years (a) For Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s Degree: At least a 2. Ruharo Campus ( Nursing school), Near Ankole dioceses Bachelor if and Hospitality Management 3 Years Bachelor of Records Management and Information Science Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; headquarters offices. Contact: Mrs Docus Abaasa Mureebe, and Management 3 Years 3 Years (b) For Doctoral Degree: At least a master’s degree or its Mobile: +256 702 22 53 76 Bachelor of Management and Development 3 Years Bachelor of Nursing Completion NEW 3 Years equivalent. 3. St. Francis Chapel- Makerere University Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication – NEW Bachelor of Library and Information Science –NEW 3 Years Contact: Emily Kyarikunda Mobile: 0773724003 2 Years Bachelor of Science and Technology Education 3 Years Diploma in Library and Information Science –NEW 2 Years Bachelor of Science with Education 3 Years