Muteesa I Royal University

Muteesa I Royal University (MRU)
MottoSeeking Greater Horizons in Thought and Action
TypePrivate
Established2007
ChancellorJulia Sebutinde[1]
Vice-ChancellorVincent Kakembo[2]
Administrative staff
192 (2016)[1]
Students~ 3100 (2016)[1]
Location
Masaka
,
Uganda

00°19′21″S 31°44′33″E / 0.32250°S 31.74250°E / -0.32250; 31.74250
CampusUrban
WebsiteHomepage
Muteesa I Royal University is located in Uganda
Muteesa I Royal University
Location in Uganda

Muteesa I Royal University (MRU) is a private university in Uganda. It was accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education in 2007[3] and chartered in March 2024.[4] In 2016, Justice Julia Sebutinde was installed as Chancellor of the University, replacing Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the founding chancellor who became Visitor of the university.[1]

Location

MRU has three campuses.[5]

The main campus is in the city of Masaka, approximately 135 kilometres (84 mi) southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[6] The second campus is on Mengo Hill, the seat of the Buganda Government, within the city of Kampala. The third campus is in the town of Mubende, approximately 153 kilometres (95 mi), by road, west of Kampala.[7]

Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering housed under one roof.
The Administration Block viewed from the Engineering facility.

History

MRU was established when ownership of the Masaka Technical Institute (also known as the Uganda Technical College, Masaka), was transferred from the government of Uganda to the Buganda government in January 2007.[8]

MRU is named after Muteesa I of Buganda, a former Kabaka of Buganda in the late 19th century.[9] MRU received Tertiary Education Institution accreditation from the Ministry of Education & Sports in July 2007.[10] MRU admitted its first class of students in October 2007.[11] MRU held its first graduation ceremony on Friday 15 April, 2011. At the same ceremony, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi was installed as the first chancellor of the university.[12]

Academics

As of July 2018, MRU comprises the following academic faculties:[13]

  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Social, Cultural and Development Studies
  • Faculty of Business Management
  • Faculty of Education

Three other faculties are planned:

  • Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Studies
  • Faculty of Natural Environment, Tourism and Tourism Studies
  • Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences and Health Services

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Kulanyi, Shiffa (17 June 2016). "Justice Sebutinde installed Muteesa university chancellor". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  2. ^ Ssekweyama, Martins (3 September 2014). "Muteesa University Gets New Vice Chancellor". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  3. ^ NCHE. "Uganda National Council for Higher Education: Private Universities". National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  4. ^ Muteesa I Royal University [@MuteesaIRoyal] (January 31, 2023). "We are excited to share the news that @MuteesaIRoyal,Ssaabasajja's Institution, has been granted a Charter. After a rigorous assessment and inspection process, National Council for Higher Education has confirmed that MRU has fulfilled all the requirements for a Charter. 1/2 https://t.co/2gFnbsyGMH" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 April 2023 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ MRU (15 March 2016). "The Campuses of Muteesa I Royal University". Masaka: Muteesa I Royal University (MRU). Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  6. ^ GFC (15 March 2016). "Distance between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Muteesa I Royal University, Masaka, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  7. ^ GFC (15 March 2016). "Distance between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Mubende Central Police Station, Mubende, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  8. ^ Ssejjoba, Eddie (9 January 2007). "Buganda Receives Masaka Institute". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  9. ^ Newvision, Archive (26 November 2007). "Kabaka Mutesa I Has Finally Been Rewarded". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  10. ^ Natukunda, Carol (14 July 2007). "Four More Universities Approved". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  11. ^ Newvision, Archive (4 October 2007). "In Brief: Muteesa I Royal University Opens". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  12. ^ Mambule, Ali (19 April 2011). "1,000 Graduate From Muteesa University". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  13. ^ MRU. "Muteesa I Royal University: Faculties". Muteesa I Royal University (MRU). Retrieved 8 September 2014.