Kabale University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Kabale University was established in 2001 as a non-profit community institution owned by the people of Kigezi. In July 2015, Statutory Instrument No. 36 converted it from a private to a public university. With the university’s location on Kikungiri Hill in Kabale, it has the potential to become the leading university in the Great Lakes Region. Its strategic location makes it accessible to students and faculty from Francophone and Anglophone countries.

 

Kabale University Overview

Kabale University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7644	90 %
Africa Rankings	# 293	64 %
Uganda Rankings	# 18	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7988	94 %
Africa Rankings	# 367	80 %
Uganda Rankings	# 28	—

Tuition Fees at Kabale University

Kabale 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	1,400,000 UGX - 4,000,000 UGX
International Students	2,954,300 UGX - 7,238,000 UGX

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	2,650,000 UGX - 5,000,000 UGX
International Students	5,391,500 UGX - 12,777,200 UGX

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

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Admissions At Kabale University

If you wish to study at Kabale 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 Kabale University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kabale 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 Kabale 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 Kabale University

There are several Kabale 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 Kabale University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.