Ankole Western University

Ankole Western University is a Christian founded University by West Ankole Diocese and promotes Christian values of Love, Compassion, Hard work, Accountability, Integrity and Discipline.

Vision
The vision of Ankole Western University is: ‘A leading community- oriented centre of learning and research’.

Mission
The mission of the University is: ‘to produce through learning and research God fearing, hard working, disciplined and compassionate graduates of integrity, accountable to the community’.

Philosophy of the University
The philosophy of the University is based on the conviction that human development is a product of dedicated service driven by God – fearing values. Those in the service of others ought to demonstrate high levels of dedication and uphold Christian morals and beliefs. In this, they become the Light of the World.

Ankole Western University has just transited from Ankole Western Institute of Science and Technology which was licensed in June 2008. Ankole Western University was granted a Provisional License June 2016 by National Council for Higher Education.

Due to her location, Ankole Western University’s niche is Agricultural Science. It is a leading community oriented centre of learning and research with the mission of developing the capacity for empowering society to better respond to the development challenges by ensuring quality learning, research and community service.

Ankole Western University offers a variety of courses of Bachelor’s Degrees Diplomas and Certificates for regular and weekend programmes. Recess programmes are for in-service Education students. Diploma in Education Secondary and Primary get Awards of Kyambogo University and other courses affiliated to Uganda Christian University.

The University is currently headed by Dr. Katusiimeh Walto Mesharch, (PhD) as the new Vice Chancellor.
Bachelor Programmes

Diploma Programmes

Programmes offered by Kyambogo University at Ankole Western University

Certificate Programmes