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Uganda Christian University
Bishop Tucker, Mukono, Mukono
Founded
1997
Enrolment
11,000
Teaching staff
520
Class size
~45
About
What this school is, in plain words
Founded in 1997 on the historic grounds of Bishop Tucker Theological College, Uganda Christian University is the country's leading private, faith-based university. It is known for strong programmes in law, journalism, business, health and theology within a values-driven residential community.
A message
From the vice-chancellor
“A complete education forms the whole person, mind, character and faith. At UCU we pursue academic excellence without ever letting go of that conviction.”
Performance
National exam results
Graduate outcomes 2024
Consistently strong placement of law, journalism and business graduates
Reputation 2024
Regarded among the top private universities in East Africa
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementPastoral Care / GuidanceEmployment PathwaysTertiary Pathways
The Praecip verdict
Uganda's premier private faith-based university
UCU pairs genuine academic strength, especially in law, journalism and business, with a structured, values-driven campus life that many families specifically seek out.
Fees sit above the public universities, but the residential community, pastoral care and graduate reputation are what parents are paying for, and on those terms UCU delivers.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.13/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.40
Core Curriculum8.40
University Admissions8.20
Teaching Quality8.50
Campus & Facilities8.20
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige8.60
Meals & Wellbeing7.80
Personal Development8.60
Sports7.80
Technology & Innovation7.80
Music, Dance & Drama8.00
Pastoral Care9.00
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tertiary | Arts & Social Sciences (per semester) | day | USh 1,700,000 | / term |
| Tertiary | Law (per semester) | day | USh 2,600,000 | / term |
| Tertiary | Boarding (per semester) | boarding | USh 1,100,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · Bank Transfer
- · SchoolPay
- · Mobile Money
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Functional fees
- · Library & ICT access
- · Chapel & community life
Bursaries & discounts
Work-study & need-based aid
Partial bursaries and on-campus work-study placements for high-need students.
Clergy & ministry discount
Fee concessions for children of Church of Uganda clergy.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Registration & IDUSh 120,000
- Community & development feeUSh 150,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- UACE result slip (or equivalent)
- UCE result slip
- National ID / passport
- Passport-size photos
- Letter of recommendation (preferred)
Application fee: USh 50,000
Cut-off points
- A-Level
Two principal passes at UACE; Law and Mass Communication are the most competitive admissions.
Admissions open
2025: 14,000 applied · 6,500 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Trinity semester admissions close
13 August 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
UCU Law mooting team takes regional honours
Students place highly in an East African moot-court competition, continuing a strong run for the Faculty of Law.
29 March 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Lawyers, journalists and business leaders
Prominent across Ugandan media, law and enterprise
Where alumni work
- · Law firms & the Judiciary
- · Major media houses
- · Banks & corporates
- · Church of Uganda institutions
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Hamu Mukasa Library
- · Faculty of Law & moot court
- · Media & journalism studios
- · Computing labs
extracurricular
- · Halls of residence
- · University chapel
- · Sports grounds
safety
- · Campus security & clinic
Gallery
A look around
On social
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
We chose UCU for the environment as much as the degree
We chose UCU for the environment as much as the degree. Our daughter thrived in every sense.
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