Busitema University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Busitema University was established in 2007 and is a well-known public university located in the eastern region of Uganda. Its main campus is situated in Busitema and it also has several other campuses across Uganda. The university aims to provide equitable access to higher education in the country. With a vision to become a center of academic and professional expertise in science, technology, and innovation, Busitema University is committed to academic and professional excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.

Busitema University Overview

Busitema University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6162	73 %
Africa Rankings	# 169	37 %
Uganda Rankings	# 9	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6275	74 %
Africa Rankings	# 204	45 %
Uganda Rankings	# 13	—

Tuition Fees at Busitema University

Busitema University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	1,600,000 UGX - 2,200,000 UGX
International Students	2,400,000 UGX - 3,300,000 UGX

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	3,600,000 UGX - 7,000,000 UGX
International Students	5,400,000 UGX - 7,000,000 UGX

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Busitema University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Busitema University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Busitema University

If you wish to study at Busitema University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Busitema University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Busitema University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Busitema University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Busitema University

There are several Busitema University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Busitema University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.