Kumi University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Kumi University was founded by a Korean missionary couple in 1996 and was initially named Africa Leaders’ Training Institute. It aims to provide quality and accessible higher education relevant to the community’s needs. As a Christian-based education institution, the university integrates faith and values in its approach to learning. Its location in Nyero, a sub-county of Kumi District, is also home to the Nyero Rock Paintings, offering international students an opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the area’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

Kumi University Overview

Kumi University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 8174	96 %
Africa Rankings	# 390	85 %
Uganda Rankings	# 31	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7553	89 %
Africa Rankings	# 312	68 %
Uganda Rankings	# 19	—

Tuition Fees at Kumi University

Kumi University tuition fees for bachelor's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	1,559,136 UGX - 2,380,200 UGX
International Students	1,559,136 UGX - 2,380,200 UGX

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

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Admissions At Kumi University

If you wish to study at Kumi 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 Kumi University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kumi 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 Kumi 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

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Degree Programs offered at Kumi University

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

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