Nkumba University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Nkumba University, founded in 1994, is a fully chartered private institution in Uganda. This chartered status is a testament to the university’s consistent delivery of quality education and services. In addition to its top-notch programs, it also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for its students, faculty, and stakeholders. The university features a modern library that carries over 10,000 books. Its main campus is on Nkumba Hill, an urban area in the Wakiso District. The university is one of the largest private institutions in East Africa.

Nkumba University Overview

Nkumba University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6908	81 %
Africa Rankings	# 218	48 %
Uganda Rankings	# 11	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6196	73 %
Africa Rankings	# 196	43 %
Uganda Rankings	# 12	—

Tuition Fees at Nkumba University

Nkumba 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	1,586,900 UGX - 1,701,900 UGX
International Students	1,586,900 UGX - 1,701,900 UGX

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	2,063,400 UGX - 2,173,500 UGX
International Students	2,063,400 UGX - 2,173,500 UGX

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

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Admissions At Nkumba University

If you wish to study at Nkumba 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 Nkumba University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Nkumba 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 Nkumba 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 Nkumba University

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