Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a based private,non-for-profit chartered University established by the Ankole Diocese of the Province of the Anglican Church of Uganda.
It traces its humble beginnings from Bishop Tucker Theological College Mukono which was founded in 1913 as a Normal School and over the years evolved into the Uganda Christian University in 1992. The Normal School was transferred to Ruharo, next to Mbarara High School in 1952 under Rev. Hugh F. Hodge who founded a grade II co-educational Teacher Training College, known as Bishop Stuart College at Kakoba.
From 1952-1981 Bishop Stuart College trained grades II and III teachers. In 1982 the College was transferred to Kibingo in Rwampara, giving way to National Teachers College, Kakoba, to train Diploma Teachers for Primary and Secondary Schools.
In March 2002, the Ankole Diocese Synod resolved to establish a University at Kakoba Hill, named Bishop Stuart University.
In April 2004, Bishop Stuart University became affiliated to Uganda Christian University, Mukono and through this affiliation, Uganda Christian University started awarding Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates to Bishop Stuart University students.
Bishop Stuart University was then licensed by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and was allowed to award Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates starting with 2006/7 Academic year, until 2014 when Bishop Stuart University received its charter from NCHE, which means from now on Bishop Stuart University can award any postgraduate and Undergraduate degree in any discipline as long as it is accredited by NCHE.
Bishop Stuart University intends to have several campuses but at present, it has only two campuses, Kakoba is the main campus, and Ruharo is a second campus.
Main campus
Kakoba which is the main campus of the university is on 48.2 hectares of land, 5 km east of Mbarara Municipality, Mbarara district in Uganda, East Africa
On Plot 150, Buremba Road, Kashari Block 4 Kakoba Hill.
The main campus has a beautiful site of hills (Mbarara) and River Rwizi meandering below it.
Ruharo campus
This campus is located at Ruharo hill in the neighborhood of the Diocesan Cathedral of St. James. It has a very attractive location with medical services around. It is currently, home to Nursing Program.
Bishop Stuart University main campus
Our Vision
The vision of Bishop Stuart University is to be a University for Recreating the African Society with Academic Excellence, Entrepreneurship, and Christian Values.
Our Mission
The Mission is Producing Multi-Sectoral leaders / Operators who Know the way, Show the way, and Go the way.
Our Philosophy
Generating holistic knowledge while building servanthood character by guiding society in selected innovative and relevant skills in scientific, social, political, and economic transformation.
Aims and Objectives
- To search for the generation and preservation of knowledge through teaching and research.
- To create awareness to all those admitted to the university and make provision for the advancement, stimulation of intellectual life in Uganda and the world over.
- To offer courses relevant to the needs of all people in the struggle for development in a holistic approach where men and women will develop their full potential, academically, spiritually, and physically, thus making them productive in their communities.
- To provide Christian ethics and universal moral values which will be the basis for personal and interpersonal relationships
Some of the course include
| Bachelor of Nursing Science Completion (BNS-Ex) | July (Nursing and Midwifery) | Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences | BSC Ruharo Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (BSEM) | August Intake | Faculty of Agriculture, Environmental Sciences & Technology | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Diploma in Journalism and Mass communication (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Education, Arts & Media Studies | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Microfinance & Business Enterprise Management (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Business, Economics & Governance | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Agriculture, Environmental Sciences & Technology | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Diploma in accounting & finance (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Business, Economics & Governance | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Science in Accounting & finance (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Business, Economics & Governance | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Education, Arts & Media Studies | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Science in economics Statistics (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Business, Economics & Governance | BSC Main Campus | Da |
| Bachelor of conservation & Natural Resources Management (BCNRM) | August Intake | Faculty of Business, Economics & Governance | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Diploma in Midwifery extension (DME) | August Intake | Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences | BSC Ruharo Campus | Day |
| Diploma in Midwifery extension (DME) | August Intake | Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences | BSC Ruharo Campus | Day |
| Diploma of Library and Information Science (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Agriculture, Environmental Sciences & Technology | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Diploma in Nursing Science Extension (DNE) | August Intake | Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences | BSC Ruharo Campus | Day |
| Certificate in Administrative Law (na) | August Intake | Faculty of Law | BSC Main Campus | Day |
| Bachelor of Arts in Development Management (BADM) | August Intake | Faculty of Business, Economics & Governance | BSC Main Campus | Day |
