Background
A practical demonstration of bringing services closer to the people has been shown in western Uganda by Kampala International University (KIU). Arthur Baguma writes
When the gigantic multi-million dollar hospital under construction is completed, it will make KIU a pillar of sciences. Magnificent structures strike you as you enter the gate of the fast growing university.
Buildings housing key departments are storeyed. They are enhanced by a serene environment and lush lawns within the campus.
KIU started operations in 2001 with its main campus in Kampala. In 2004, management decided to have another campus in western Uganda to house the faculty of Health Sciences for training doctors, clinical officers, nurses and pharmacists.
The university allocated 100 hectares of land in Ishaka for this cause.
Modern facilities, well equipped laboratories and lecture rooms are some of the attributes that characterise the university infrastructure.
The teaching staff are backed up by lecturers from Nigeria, Philipines, Kenya and Uganda.
The western campus started operations in 2004 with 404 students offering Health Science.
The campus is science-based although demands by the community around saw the introduction of Bachelors in Education for Grade Five teachers.
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Legal status
Provisional Licence issued by National Council of Higher Education
Enrolment:
Total-1,100 students. 700 taking education and 400 sciences.
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Location
In Bushenyi district in Ishaka, 58km on Mbarara- Fortportal Road
Infrastructure
One library with a sitting capacity of 1,000. Two computer labs with 45 computers each connected to the internet. Thirteen lecture rooms each taking about 150 students. A demonstration room for student nurses which has all facilities found in an ideal hospital for nurses get practical training. One main hall, which seats 1,500 people. The university caters for all faiths.
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Accommodation
Three hostels. Two for females and one for males. Each hostel accommodates 124 students. The university policy is encouraging students to sleep out of the university. All private hostels are registered with Dean of Students.
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Sports/ recreational facilities
One foot ball field, a volleyball and net ball pitch. A pool table, tabletennis room and TV room.
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Facilities
It has six lecture rooms which can accomodate 17-30 students each. It also has an industrial art lab with sitting capacity of 15 people, a computer lab with sitting capacity of 40 students and a library with 1,407 books.
The library has sitting capacity of about 15 people.
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Fees Structure & Programmes
Bachelor of:
-Medicine
-Dentistry
-Nursing
-Pharmacy
Diploma in:
-Clinical Medicine
-Nursing
Faculty of Education and Management
BA Education
Diploma in:
-Primary Education
-Computer Science
Certificate in Computer Application
Fees structure:
Medicine - sh3.9m
Nursing - sh1.4m
Primary Education - sh470,000
BA.Education - sh690,000
Diploma in Computer Science - sh900,000
Certificate in Computer Application - sh150,000
All fees are per year.
Duration:
Surgery - five and a half years
Nursing - four and a half years
Pharmacy - four and a half years
All the above courses can be offered at Diploma and Certificate level. Charges range from sh370,000 to sh500,000.
Post Graduate Diplomas are offered in Education, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, Computer Science and IT, Peace and Conflict Management, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Project Planning and Information Technology. Fees range from sh.700,000 to sh760,000.
Other payments.
Application fee, admission fee paid once, registration fee (per semester) medical insurance cover per semester, examination fee, computer lab, identity card, caution money, and students guild fee.
The university also offers holiday lessons for in service teachers in
Diploma in Primary Education sh100,000
Diploma in Secondary Education sh130,000
Bachelor of Education sh170,000
Bachelor of Primary & Secondary Education arts sh170,000
Bachelor of Science Education sh200,000
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Lecturers
90 permanent. Of these, 25 have PhDs, 40 have Masters degrees while the rest have first degrees.
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Lecturer/student ratio
1:7, but expected to change in five years. Reason given by the administration is that the university is just beginning.
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Strategic Plan
Construction of a teaching hospital with 1,000 bed capacity. It is under construction.
The university also plans to construct a special administration block.
Starting Post graduate studies for medical students.
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