King Ceasor University (KCU), formerly known as St. Augustine International University, is a private chartered university in Uganda. Established in 2011, it is accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE). The university is noted for its cosmopolitan student body, drawing learners from Tanzania, Nigeria, Palestine, India, Rwanda, Malawi, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
Location
KCU operates as a multi-campus institution, with academic and administrative facilities spread across several locations:
- Bunga Campus (Main Campus): Located in Makindye Division, Kampala, about 8 km southeast of the central business district, coordinates 0°16′21″N, 32°37′19″E.
- Kisoro Campus: Based in southwestern Uganda, near Saint Francis Hospital Mutolere, serving as a teaching hospital.
- Mulago Campus: Located on Mulago Hill, Kampala, adjacent to Mulago National Referral Hospital, enhancing medical training.
- Namugongo Campus: Situated in Kira Town, Wakiso District, close to the Uganda Martyrs Shrines, hosting the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
History
Founded in 2011, King Ceasor University quickly positioned itself as a professional and practical institution with a strong focus on medical sciences, business, law, and engineering. The university’s establishment came at a time when Uganda expanded private higher education.
The Chancellor is King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga, while the Chairperson of Council is Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. The founding Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Charity Basaza Mulenga, is an engineer trained at Makerere University and Loughborough University (UK).
Academic Departments
KCU organizes its teaching and research activities into three main schools:
- School of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences
- School of Law and Management Sciences
- School of Science, Engineering & Computing
Academic Courses
As of recent updates, KCU offers both undergraduate and diploma programs across professional disciplines.
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Medical Records & Health Informatics
- Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Oil, Gas and Energy Management
- Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience
- Bachelor of Computer Forensics & Criminal Investigations
Diploma & Certificate Courses
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Higher Education Certificate
Overview
King Ceasor University continues to stand out as one of Uganda’s ambitious private institutions of higher learning, with a strong emphasis on medicine, oil & gas studies, and business management. Its multiple campuses strategically align academics with practical training facilities, particularly through its integration with teaching hospitals.
By focusing on internationalization and professional education, KCU plays a key role in equipping graduates to meet both Uganda’s development needs and the demands of the global workforce.
