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Bishop Stuart University

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world rank  11196

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Overview

Founded in 2002, the Bishop Stuart University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mbarara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Ruharo and Mbarara. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Ugandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Bishop Stuart University (BSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 23-year-old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Ugandan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bishop Stuart University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bishop Stuart University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bishop Stuart University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Bishop Stuart University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym BSU
Founded 2002
Motto Our God Reigns
Colours Blue, yellow and purple
Mascot
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University Location

Address PO Box 9
Mbarara
Western Region
Uganda
Bishop Stuart University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bishop Stuart University Phone Number 707 200 700
Bishop Stuart University Fax Number 707 200 700
Other locations Ruharo and Mbarara

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bishop Stuart University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bishop Stuart University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bishop Stuart University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bishop Stuart University.



Bishop Stuart University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Bishop Stuart University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Bishop Stuart University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Bishop Stuart University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bishop Stuart University's Admission Office Admission Office

Academic Registrar's office
Mbarara 256
(+256) 707200700


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Bishop Stuart University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Bishop Stuart University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Bishop Stuart University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Bishop Stuart University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bishop Stuart University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Bishop Stuart University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bishop Stuart University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Bishop Stuart University is Christian-Anglican Religious Affiliation

Christian-Anglican. Church of Uganda - www.churchofuganda.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Bishop Stuart University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bishop Stuart University's Library


Bishop Stuart University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Bishop Stuart University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bishop Stuart University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Bishop Stuart University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Bishop Stuart University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bishop Stuart University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Bishop Stuart University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Bishop Stuart University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bishop Stuart University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bishop Stuart University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2014


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bishop Stuart University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Uganda Nurses And Midwives Examination Board (UNMEB)
  • Uganda Law Council


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bishop Stuart University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
  • The Netherlands Senior Experts PUM
  • Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA)
  • Trinity Western University of Canada
  • AVISI
  • NARO
  • National Agricultural Research Organisation


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Bishop Stuart University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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