Status as listed by NCHE
Public University
Programmes listed as active
80
2 more marked inactive
Campuses listed separately
5
Campuses
- Busitema University, Arapai Campus · Soroti · 9 active programmes
- Busitema University, Mbale Campus · Mbale · 8 active programmes
- Busitema University, Nagongera Campus · Tororo · 20 active programmes
- Busitema University, Namasagali Campus · Kamuli · 2 active programmes
- Busitema University, Pallisa Campus · Pallisa · 10 active programmes
Programmes listed as active
Doctorate · 11
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Biodiversity Conservation and Management | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 20 Jan 2023 | 20 Jan 2030 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Education Leadership and Management | Education | 20 Jan 2023 | 20 Jan 2030 |
| PhD in Business and Management | Business | 1 Jun 2021 | 1 Jun 2031 |
| PhD in Chemistry (by Research) | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2031 |
| PhD in Cyber Physical Systems | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2031 |
| PhD in Education Psychology | Education | 21 Aug 2023 | 21 Aug 2030 |
| PhD in Energy Engineering | Engineering | 14 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2032 |
| PhD in Global Change and Sustainable Agriculture | Life Sciences | 13 Oct 2023 | 13 Oct 2030 |
| PhD in Materials Engineering by Research | Engineering | 14 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2032 |
| PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 29 Aug 2025 | 29 Aug 2030 |
| PhD in Physics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 21 Aug 2023 | 21 Aug 2030 |
Master's · 18
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Educational Leadership and Management | Business | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | 21 Aug 2023 | 21 Aug 2030 |
| Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Genecology | Medicine and Health Sciences | 21 Aug 2023 | 21 Aug 2030 |
| Master of Public Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 22 Jan 2024 | 22 Jan 2029 |
| Master of Science in Chemistry | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Master of Science in Cyber Physical Systems Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Master of Science in Cyber Systems Physical Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Master of Science in Environmental Economics | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 10 Jul 2024 | 10 Jul 2029 |
| Master of Science in Global Change and Sustainable Agriculture | Life Sciences | 13 Oct 2023 | 13 Oct 2028 |
| Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Master of Science in Infectious Disease Field and Epidemiology | Medicine and Health Sciences | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Master of Science in Pharmacology | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2030 |
| Master of Science in Physics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Master of Science in Plant Breeding | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 13 Oct 2023 | 13 Oct 2028 |
| Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering | Engineering | 14 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2027 |
| Masters in Educational Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 14 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2027 |
| Masters in Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 14 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2027 |
Postgraduate Diploma · 3
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Forensics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Pedagogy | Education | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
Bachelor's · 26
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agribusiness | Business | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Bachelor of Animal Production and Management | Life Sciences | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Bachelor of Education – Primary | Education | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Bachelor of Education Languages (English and Literature Min English) | Education | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Bachelor of Education: Languages (English and Literature in English) | Education | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Bachelor of Education: Languages (English and Literature in English), Physical Education and Entrepreneurship | Education | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2030 |
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, Development and Management | Business | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Bachelor of Medical Education (Affilation with International Institute of Health Sciences, Jinja | Medicine and Health Sciences | 30 Jan 2025 | 30 Jan 2030 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Medicine and Health Sciences | 13 Dec 2021 | 13 Dec 2026 |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science – Extension (Affiliation with International Institute of Health Sciences, Jinja | Medicine and Health Sciences | 30 Jan 2025 | 30 Jan 2030 |
| Bachelor of Nursing Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | 21 Aug 2023 | 21 Aug 2030 |
| Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management | Business | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2031 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Life Sciences | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing Engineering. | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2032 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | Engineering | 13 Feb 2026 | 13 Feb 2033 |
| Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2030 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering. | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2032 |
| Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 21 Aug 2023 | 21 Aug 2030 |
| Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2031 |
| Bachelor of Science in Statistics | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 14 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2027 |
| Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Travel Management | Business | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2031 |
| Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering. | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2032 |
Diploma · 15
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Agricultural Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Diploma in Animal Production and Management | Life Sciences | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Diploma in Business Administration. | Business | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Diploma in Computer Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Diploma in CROP Production and Management | Life Sciences | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Diploma in Education- Primary | Education | 13 Jun 2022 | 13 Jun 2027 |
| Diploma in Electronics and Electrical Engineering | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2030 |
| Diploma in Ginning and Industrial Engineering | Engineering | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Diploma in Marine Engineering | Engineering | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2030 |
| Diploma in Nautical Science | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | 25 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2030 |
| Diploma in Records and Information Management | Business | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
| Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology -Biology | Life Sciences | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
| Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) | Life Sciences | 10 Jul 2024 | 10 Jul 2029 |
| Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Physics) | Life Sciences | 10 Jul 2024 | 10 Jul 2029 |
| Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management | Business | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2029 |
Certificate · 1
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in General Agriculture | Life Sciences | 22 Aug 2022 | 22 Aug 2027 |
Higher Education Access / Certificate · 6
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Access Certificate – English and Literature | Education | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
| Higher Education Access Certificate-Biology and Agriculture | Education | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
| Higher Education Access Certificate-Chemistry and Biology | Education | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
| Higher Education Access Certificate-Math and Chemistry | Education | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
| Higher Education Access Certificate-Physics and Maths | Education | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2027 |
| Higher Education Certificate – Humanities | Education | 30 Jan 2025 | 30 Jan 2030 |
Programmes NCHE marks inactive (2)
| Programme | Discipline | Accredited | Expiry as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fisheries and Water Resources Management | Life Sciences | 23 Aug 2021 | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Bachelor of Science Education(professional,agriculture, Biology,chemistry,physics,computer,economics, Mathematics and Geography) | Education | 23 Aug 2021 | 23 Aug 2026 |
About these details
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Read from NCHE's lists on 12 November 2026.
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Source: National Council for Higher Education, Uganda — list of licensed institutions and programme register, read 12 November 2026. Facts re-keyed; English category labels, grouping and counts are ours.