Ankole Western University

Ankole Western University
Motto	Light of the world
Type	Private
Established	2005
Chancellor	Johnson Twinomujuni^[1]
Vice-Chancellor	Andrew Ainomugisha PhD^[2]
Students	2,250+ (2024)^[2]
Location	Kabwohe, Sheema District , Uganda 00°34′28″S 30°22′44″E
Campus	Rural
Website	www.awu.ac.ug
Location in Uganda

Location

The university is located in the town of Kabwohe, in Sheema District, Western Uganda. This location is approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.^[4] The approximate coordinates of the university are:0°34'28.0"S, 30°22'44.0"E (Latitude:-0.574444; Longitude:30.378889).^[5]

History

The resolution by the Anglican mission to start a tertiary institution of learning in Western Ankole was made in 2002. It was further resolved that the institution be situated at Kabwohe Hill. Ultimately, the institution would be called Ankole Western University. In order to build up to university status, the institution is named the Ankole Western Institute of Science and Technology.

In December 2005, the institute admitted the first batch of students to study for the Diploma in Education (Primary Education). In January 2006 another batch of students were enrolled to study for the Diploma in Agribusiness.

In November 2007, Ankole applied for a license as a tertiary college of learning. In July 2008, the license was granted and the institute was given authority to award certificates and diplomas in the fields of instruction where it offered courses.

As of October 2009, Ankole Western University has over three hundred students enrolled in various fields of study, including education, business administration, agribusiness, animal health, animal production, guidance & counseling, developmental studies, social work and social administration.^[6]

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Academics

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Perspective

As of October 2025, the university offers the following academic programs:^[7]

Directorate of Postgraduate Studies & Research

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration: 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration & Management: 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Planning & Management: 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Community Development: 1 year.

Faculty of Humanities and Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): 3 years
Bachelor of Public Administration and Management (BPAM): 3 years
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (BSWSA): 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSAF): 3 years
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA): 2 years
Diploma in Public Administration and Management (DPAM): 2 years
Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration (DSWASA): 2 years

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED): 3 years
Bachelor of Education (Primary & Secondary) (BED): 2 years
Diploma in Education (Primary) (DEP): 2 years

Faculty of Agriculture

Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship (BASE): 3 years
National Diploma in Animal Production and Management (NDAPM): 2 years
National Diploma in Crop Production and Management (NDCPM): 2 years
National Diploma in Animal Health (NDAH): 2 years
National Diploma in Agribusiness Management (NDAM): 2 years

Faculty of Computing and Informatics

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT): 3 years
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS): 3 years
Diploma in Information Technology (DIT): 2 years
Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS): 2 years

Faculty of Theology and Pastoral Studies

Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv): 3 years
Diploma in Theology (DTH): 2 years

UBTEB Certificate Programmes

National Certificate in Business Administration and Management (NCBA): 2 years *
National Certificate in Public Administration and Management (NCPAM): 2 years
National Certificate in Information Communication Technology (NICT): 2 years
National Certificate in Agriculture Production (NCAP): 2 years.^[7]