Islamic University in Uganda
| Motto | O Lord, Advance Me In Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1988 |
| Chancellor | Dr. Abdul-Aziz Al-Sebail |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Ahmad Kaweesa Ssengendo |
| Students | 6,000+ (2009) |
| Location | Mbale, Uganda |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Homepage |
The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is a multi-campus university offering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The main campus of the university is in Mbale, Uganda, about 222 kilometres (138 mi) north-east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
The idea to start IUIU was conceived at the second summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference in 1974. The university was inaugurated in February 1988 with 80 students. The main objective of the university is to serve the higher education needs of the English-speaking Muslim community in southern and eastern Africa.
As of December 2014, IUIU had four campuses:
The university has the following faculties:
Coordinates: 01°06′02″N 34°10′25″E / 1.10056°N 34.17361°E
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