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| Motto | "Enlightenment with Godliness" |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2008 |
| Chancellor | Prof. Andrew Anthony Cula' |
| Administrative staff | 26+ (2010) |
| Students | 300+ (2010) |
| Location | Lira, Uganda 02°14′46″N 32°53′59″E / 2.24611°N 32.89972°E / 2.24611; 32.89972 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Homepage |
  Location in Uganda | |
All Saints University, whose complete name is All Saints University Lango (ASUL), is a private university in Uganda. It is recognised as a university by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE).
Location
ASUL is located on Adoko Road, in the southeastern part of the city of Lira, in Lira District, Northern Region, approximately 320 kilometres (200 mi), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the university campus are 2°14'46.0"N, 32°53'59.0"E (Latitude:2.246111; Longitude:32.899722).
History
ASUL was founded in 2008 by the Diocese of Lango of the Church of Uganda. Although the founders and administrators of the university are Christians, the university admits students without regard to nationality, religious beliefs, or ethnicity. The first class of 90 undergraduate students was admitted in January 2009. The courses taught at the university are accredited by UNCHE.
Recent developments
In April 2014, Vice Chancellor Fred Opio Ekong died from injuries sustained during an automobile accident.
Academics
As of January 2015, ASUL maintained three faculties:
- Faculty of Business Administration and Management
- Faculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Education
Courses
The following degree courses are offered at ASUL:
Faculty of Business Administration and Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Management
- Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Faculty of Education
- Bachelor of Primary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in social sciences
- Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Project Planning and Management
In addition to the degree courses, the university offers many diploma and certificate courses in the same or related fields.
See also
References
- ^ Odongo, Bonny (2 April 2014). "All Saints University Vice Chancellor Ekong Dead". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- UNCHE. "List of Licensed Private Universities In Uganda". Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE). Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- "Road Distance Between Kampala And Lira With Interactive Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- "Location of The Campus of All Saints University At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- Patrick Okino, and Geoffrey Odyek (11 January 2009). "All Saints University Opens In Lira". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- Okino, Patrick (3 May 2010). "Council Certifies Courses At All Saints University". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- Apunyo, Hudson (5 April 2014). "Professor Opio Eulogised". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ASUL (2010). "All Saints University: Background - Faculties & Departments". All Saints University Lango (ASUL). Retrieved 1 February 2015.
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