Busitema University is a multi‑campus public university in Uganda, committed to practical, hands‑on training and impactful research. Our programmes span Engineering & Technology, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Management, Agriculture, and more.
Oficially Started in 2007
With Motto "Pursuing Excellence"
Our Impact in Numbers
A multi‑campus public university committed to practical training & impactful research.
People advancing knowledge, innovation, and service.
Meet Busitema researchers, faculty, and innovators whose work is shaping communities,
strengthening scholarship, and opening new possibilities across the region.
Busitema University is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 University Magazine, featuring inspiring stories, major achievements, research innovations, and memorable moments from the university community throughout the year. The magazine captures the university’s continued growth in academics, technology, community engagement, and student development. It also highlights outstanding contributions from students, staff, alumni, and partners who continue to shape the future of the institution.
Campuses
Busitema
Arapai
Mbale
Nagongera
Namasagali
Pallisa
The University was established as a multicampus model with its main campus located at Busitema. Initially, the University started with two (2) Faculties namely, Faculty of Engineering at the Busitema campus and Faculty of Science and Education at the Nagongera campus. Currently there are six operational Faculties inclusive of Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at Namasagali Campus, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences at Arapai Campus, Faculty of Health Sciences at Mbale Campus and Faculty of Management Sciences. Read More
Faculty of Engineering (FOE)-Busitema Campus focuses on irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing among others, all geared towards value addition and competitiveness in critical National Development Priorities of Human Capital Development (NDPHC) and improved livelihood. The faculty is also involved in research areas of irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing, ICT in Agriculture and climate change, engineering materials for low cost packaging and natural fibres, renewable energy, rice intensification with the following academic programmes. Read More
Faculty of Agriculture & Animal Sciences (FAAS)- Arapai Campus focuses on crop production, animal production and agribusiness. The faculty is involved in research on livestock and poultry improvement and in mushroom production with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)- Mbale campus focuses on Health Sciences and is actively participating in research areas in malaria, use of ICT in health, as well as maternal and child health with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Science and Education (FSE)- Nagongera Campus focuses on science education and ICT in education. The Faculty is carrying out research work in education for sustainable development, astronomy, material science and ICT for education with the following academic programmes:
Faculty of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (NRES)- Namasagali Campus focuses on sustainable use of the environment and natural resources with emphasis on climate change mitigation. The Faculty is carrying out research on landslides in Mount Elgon and Mount Ruwenzori, rodents and pest control and cage fish farming on the River Nile with the following programmes:
Faculty of Management Science - Pallisa campus- focuses on management science, tourism and hospitality, and is carrying out research in business survival, decentralization, organizational rationality and behavior with the following academic programmes:
