Gulu University, Uganda

Gulu University was opened by the Government of Uganda in October 2002, following its statutory establishment as a corporate entity under Sections 22(1), 23(1), 24(1) and 25 of the University and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, No.7 of 2001 (as amended by Act No. 3 of 2006). The University commenced its operation informally in October 2002. Its establishment and operation was formalised retrospectively and was legally brought into effect by the University and Other Tertiary Institutions (Establishment of Gulu University) Statutory Instrument No. 31 of 2003.

Corresponding with Section 25 of the University and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, No.7 of 2001 and the schedule to the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions (Establishment of Gulu University) Statutory Instrument No.31 of 2003, the university is located in Gulu District, which is one of those areas in the greater north where land has been identified with the intention to expand and/or to build up colleges and other institutions of higher learning.

Gulu University vision

    “ … to be the leading academic institution for the promotion of rural transformation and industrialization for sustainable development”

Gulu University mission
“to expand access to higher education, conduct applied research and provide quality professional training to the delivery of appropriate services directed towards social transformation and conservation of bio-diversity.”

The university has a student population of more than 4,000 students.