Unverified- Fees
- UGX 500K–2.8Mper semester
- Level
- Health Training Institutions, Universities, Professional / Certified16–18 years
- School type
- Day · Mixed coeducationPrivate
- Curriculum
- Ugandan National
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Bishop Stuart University is a chartered private Anglican university in Kakoba, Mbarara, founded in 2002 by Ankole Diocese. Across five faculties it offers certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes in business, agriculture, education, health sciences and law. Its Faculty of Health Sciences has a separate campus at Ruharo, and students can apply for HESFS government loans for selected programmes.
Our school story
Bishop Stuart University is a private university in Mbarara, founded in 2002 by Ankole Diocese of the Anglican Church of Uganda. It started as an affiliate of Uganda Christian University, received a provisional licence from the National Council for Higher Education in 2006 and was granted a government charter in October 2014. The university says it has grown from 200 students to more than 5,000. The main campus is at Kakoba, about 2.5 km from Mbarara City Centre. The Faculty of Law is close by in Kakoba Division, and the Faculty of Health Sciences has its own campus at Ruharo on the Mbarara–Kasese highway, near the health facilities its students train in. The university has five faculties: Business, Economics and Governance; Agriculture, Environmental Sciences and Technology; Education, Arts and Media Studies; Health Sciences; and Law. They offer certificates, diplomas, bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes in regular, weekend and recess sessions, and there are three intakes a year, in January, April and August. Facilities include a main library at Kakoba with specialised nursing and law libraries, computer laboratories with more than 290 machines, campus-wide Wi-Fi, video-conferencing rooms and a university clinic. The Chapel of the Good Shepherd serves as the university chapel. Students compete in inter-university sports including football, volleyball, netball, basketball, athletics, rugby, hockey, chess and swimming. Financial support includes the government Higher Education Students' Financing Scheme loans, available for selected programmes since 2015, and the Prof. Enoka Rukare Family Scholarship, which covers tuition for Bachelor of Education students.
- Special programs
- Language Center short courses · Tailor-made short courses · Trinity Western University (Canada) Far Center: online MA in Leadership and MA in Educational Leadership · HESFS government student loan programmes · Open, distance and e-learning (ODeL) through the BSU VLE
- Facilities
- Main Library · Nursing/Medical Library · Law Library · Computer laboratories · Video tele-conference rooms · University clinic · Chapel of the Good Shepherd · Ethnobiology Laboratory · Art Gallery · Guest rooms
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| Fee | Payment period | New entrants | Continuing students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | |||
| Bachelor of Nursing Science tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 4 years. Non-East African: USD 651. Same rate for the 3-year Nursing Science Completion programme.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,450,790 | UGX 1,450,790 |
| Diploma in Nursing Science tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 3 years (Nursing Extension 1½ years, same rate). Non-East African: USD 520.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,157,970 | UGX 1,157,970 |
| Diploma in Midwifery Extension tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 1½ years. Non-East African: USD 521.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,161,600 | UGX 1,161,600 |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Health tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 3 years, weekend. Non-East African: USD 532.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,185,800 | UGX 1,185,800 |
| Bachelor of Laws tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 4 years. Non-East African: USD 740.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,650,000 | UGX 1,650,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Computer Science tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 3 years. Non-East African: USD 487.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,084,765 | UGX 1,084,765 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 3 years. Same rate for most FBEG bachelor's degrees (accounting, HRM, social work, public administration and others). Non-East African: USD 421.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 938,355 | UGX 938,355 |
| Bachelor of Science with Education tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 3 years. Non-East African: USD 454.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,011,560 | UGX 1,011,560 |
| Bachelor of Education (Primary & Secondary) tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 2 years, recess. Non-East African: USD 224.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 500,000 | UGX 500,000 |
| Master's programmes tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; most 2-year master's programmes (Master of Laws: UGX 2,530,000). Non-East African: USD 740.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,650,000 | UGX 1,650,000 |
| Postgraduate diploma tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 1-year postgraduate diplomas. Non-East African: USD 450.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 1,002,100 | UGX 1,002,100 |
| PhD programmes tuitionAY 2026/27, East African students; 3 years (PhD in Agriculture and Community Innovations: UGX 3,300,000). Non-East African: USD 1,234.Applicable grades and campus not specified — ask the school. | Semester | UGX 2,750,000 | UGX 2,750,000 |
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Create an account at https://apply.bsu.ac.ug and log in
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Entry requirements
- Applicants declare one entry route: UCE/UACE, a Higher Education Certificate, a diploma in a relevant field, or the Mature Entry Examinations. They must meet the general minimum entry requirements and those of the chosen course. Bachelor of Laws applicants sit a pre-entry exam (UGX 50,000 exam fee).
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Programmes run in regular (day), weekend and recess sessions, supported by a virtual learning environment with e-materials, recorded lectures and discussion forums.
Ugandan National
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Higher Education Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master's degrees, PhDs
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- Accommodation
- Day
- Lunches provided
- Yes
- Uniform required
- Yes
- Parent association
- No
Sport
Athletics (track and field), mini-marathon, cross-country, badminton, basketball, table tennis, woodball, chess, tennis, volleyball, football, walking, hockey, rugby, swimming, netball
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- Gender
- Mixed coeducation
- Religious affiliation
- Multi faith
- Established
- 2002
- Ownership
- Private
- Age range
- 16–18 years
Teaching & classroom support
- Maximum class size
- 30
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- Admissions OfficeMain line+256 707 200 703
- Admissions Office / Public Relations+256 707 200 707
- Public Relations Office+256 707 200 717
- Emailinfo@bsu.ac.ug
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How much are the school fees at Bishop Stuart University?
Published tuition at Bishop Stuart University is UGX 500K–2.8M per semester. Confirm the current schedule and any additional charges with the school.
Is Bishop Stuart University a day or boarding school, and who does it admit?
Bishop Stuart University is a day school. It is a mixed (co-educational) school.
What levels does Bishop Stuart University teach?
Bishop Stuart University offers Health Training Institutions, Universities, Professional / Certified education for ages 16–18.
What curriculum does Bishop Stuart University follow?
Bishop Stuart University follows the Ugandan National curriculum. Students leave with: Higher Education Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master's degrees, PhDs.
How do I apply to Bishop Stuart University?
Bishop Stuart University lists these admission steps: Create an account at https://apply.bsu.ac.ug and log in; Choose an active admission scheme (undergraduate, graduate or PhD) and view its programmes; Click Apply Now and declare your entry qualification (UCE/UACE, Higher Education Certificate, Diploma or Mature Entry); Complete and save the bio, guardian, programme choice, O-Level, A-Level and any other forms; Preview the generated application letter, accept the declaration and submit; Pay the application fee by Mobile Money or at a bank with the Payment Reference Number; If admitted, collect the admission letter with your ID and a UGX 100,000 commitment fee receipt.
Where is Bishop Stuart University?
Kakiika Ward, Kakiika, Mbarara City, Mbarara, Uganda
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