International Business, Science And Technology University

What International Business, Science And Technology University does

ISBAT University (International Business, Science And Technology University) is a privately-held chartered university headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, founded in 2006 by Varghese Mundamattam. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs organized across five faculties — Information & Communication Technology, Business & Commerce, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Graduate Studies & Research — supplemented by diploma programs, a 9-month pre-university bridging program, and short professional certification courses (PMP, CEH, CHFI, Cloud Computing, Data Science). The university also operates a City Campus (the former Aptech Computer Education Uganda) and an ODeL (Open, Distance and e-Learning) platform for remote enrollment across Africa.

The institution's technology stack centers on the proprietary ISBATERP student management system, blended-learning mobile applications, smart classrooms with fiber-optic networking, and specialized facilities including the CyberVault cybersecurity lab, an Animation & Multimedia studio, and Center of Excellence Labs. AI, ML, cybersecurity, and IoT are embedded across the ICT and Engineering curricula, supported by partnerships with EC-Council (Accredited Training Center), Red Hat, Cisco, CompTIA, and PMI for industry certifications, plus dual-award arrangements with UCAM (Spain) for the MBA program.

Revenue is generated predominantly through tuition on a subscription/recurring basis across degree and diploma programs, plus one-time fees for short professional courses and bridging programmes. The university distributes through its own campuses, an online ODeL channel, and channel partnerships with international institutions in Spain, India, and Kenya; it claims 6,000+ alumni and students from 23+ countries. The Uganda National Council for Higher Education has accredited its programs, and a presidential Charter granted in November 2019 authorizes it to award masters and doctorate degrees.

Name

International Business, Science And Technology University

Legal name

International Business, Science And Technology University

Website

https://isbatuniversity.ac.ug

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ISBAT University is a privately-held chartered university in Kampala, Uganda, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across ICT, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences faculties. It serves individual students from 23+ countries through on-campus, City Campus, and ODeL distance-learning channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University degree programs
• Professional certification courses
• Open distance e-learning
• Cyber security training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampala

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across faculties including ICT, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. Programs include PhD, Master's, Bachelor's degrees with varying fee structures.
2. Diploma Programs: Revenue from vocational diploma programs in IT, Software Engineering, Multimedia, Networking, and Hardware through City Campus
3. Short Professional Courses: Professional certification prep courses including PMP, Cybersecurity certifications (CEH, CHFI), Data Science, Cloud Computing, and other skill-based programs with flexible schedules for working professionals
4. Pre-University Bridging Programs: Revenue from bridging programmes (9 months) helping students meet university entry requirements before undergraduate studies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISBAT University delivers accredited higher education programs including PhD, Master's, Bachelor's degrees, Diplomas, Pre-University Bridging programs, and Short Professional Courses across five faculties: Information & Communication Technology, Business & Commerce, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Graduate Studies & Research. Programs are offered on-campus at the Kololo main campus and Conrad Plaza City Campus in Kampala, and online through the ODeL (Open, Distance and e-Learning) platform with mobile apps and specialized technology labs including the CyberVault cybersecurity lab.

Product overview

ISBAT University operates as a chartered higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and technology-enabled learning solutions. The university is organized into five faculties (ICT, Business & Commerce, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Graduate Studies & Research) providing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees alongside diploma and professional certification programs. Core technology offerings include the ODeL (Open, Distance and e-Learning) platform for blended learning, the ISBAT ERP student management system, and specialized research facilities like the Center for Excellence Labs featuring CyberVault for cybersecurity training. The institution also provides non-degree offerings including Pre-University bridging programmes (9 months) and Short/Professional Courses for continuous professional development. Key digital touchpoints include the ISBAT University VR Tour for prospective students and the IJBEST research journal for academic publishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Information & Communication Technology (FICT) Programs Academic degree programs (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD) covering AI & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Networking & Cyber Security, Animation & Visual Effects, Applied Information Technology, Information Technology, Cyber Security & Forensics, aligned with 4th Industrial Revolution curriculum covering Cybersecurity, IoT, Data Science, and Full Stack Development. Intended for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Faculty of Business & Commerce Programs Academic degree programs (BBA in International Marketing, BBA in International Business, Bachelor of Hotel Management, BHRM, BSc Applied Economics, BSc Accounting and Finance, MBA with dual UCAM Spain award, MSc Digital Finance and Technology) equipping students with skills for the digital and global marketplace. Intended for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Faculty of Engineering Programs Academic degree programs (Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, BSc Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication) preparing students for digital transformation. Intended for prospective undergraduate students.
• Faculty of Health Sciences Programs Academic degree programs (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Medical Imaging Technology, MSc Public Health - General, MSc Public Health - Health Informatics, MSc Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics) training healthcare professionals. Intended for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Pre-University / Bridging Programs Higher Education Certificate programs in Business IT (HEC-BIT), Physical Science (HEC-PS), and Health Science (HEC-HS), lasting 9 months, helping students meet university entry requirements. Intended for prospective students who did not meet direct entry requirements or need to strengthen specific subject areas before university.
• Diploma Programmes (City Campus) Vocational diploma programs (Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Software Engineering, Diploma in Multimedia and Animation, Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security, Diploma in Hardware and Networking) delivered at the City Campus (Conrad Plaza, Entebbe Road). Intended for prospective vocational students.
• Short Professional Courses Industry-focused short programs including PMP, Certified Cyber Security Specialist (CCSS), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Data Science, Python, Cloud Computing, Linux for Beginners, Cyber Security for Beginners, Certified Network Associate (CNA), Digital Marketing, and Graphic Design. Intended for working professionals seeking upskilling, reskilling, or specialized certifications.
• ISBAT Online (ODeL) Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) platform with mobile apps enabling remote enrollment and blended learning. Intended for students, parents, and lecturers across Africa seeking flexible access to degree programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ alumni across the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SRM University (India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2024ISBAT University signed MoU with SRM University to promote research and innovation in Uganda through exchange of faculty and students, joint research publications/conferences/workshops, and curriculum development. SRM University is a multi-stream research university in Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Shobhit University (India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2023MoU signed to promote research and innovation in Uganda through exchange of faculty and students, joint research publications/conferences/workshops, and curriculum development. Shobhit University is a research-intensive institution in Uttar Pradesh, India.
• Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISBAT University's curriculum for MBA programs are fully credit mapped with UCAM, a leading European University. Students have the option to apply for dual awards from UCAM upon successful completion of studies at ISBAT University (T&C apply). This partnership enables international recognition and mobility for business students.
• ICS Technical College, Nairobi (Kenya)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoU recognizing ICS Technical College as the contact point and resource center for ISBAT University's undergraduate programs (BBA and BHM) for students admitted from Nairobi via ODeL mode. ICS is a fully accredited TVET institution approved by Ministry of Education and TVETA Kenya.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) status. The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants offers cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services. Headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico; has certified over 237,000 professionals from 145 countries.
• Future Education and Technology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISBAT University is a member of the Future Education and Technology Group, providing global education associations and technological support

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Makerere University: Uganda's flagship public research university and the dominant incumbent in the local higher education market. While public and significantly cheaper, it competes for the same talent pool and sets the bar for academic credibility in the region.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: An international university group with deep East African presence via its former CEO Mr. A. M. Thimmiya, who now sits on ISBAT's Global Advisory Board. Comparable as a transnational provider with strong technology-enabled distance learning capabilities.

Regional players

• University of Rwanda: A regional public university that hosts cross-border academic collaboration in East Africa. Comparable to ISBAT in graduate program portfolio and as a destination for international students in the region, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Mount Kenya University: A leading chartered private university in Kenya with cross-border operations across East Africa. Comparable to ISBAT in charter status, technology-enabled learning focus, and ambition to serve international students across the region.
• Africa Nazarene University: A chartered private university in Kenya offering business, science, and technology programs. Comparable to ISBAT in chartered private status, East African positioning, and emphasis on applied professional education.

Direct peers

• Kampala International University: One of Uganda's largest private chartered universities with a wide portfolio including business, ICT, health sciences, and engineering. Directly comparable to ISBAT in program mix, charter status, and target student segments, though operating at materially larger scale.
• Uganda Christian University: A chartered private university in Uganda offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, science, and technology. Comparable to ISBAT in charter status, religious-neutral mission focus on skills-based education, and competition for fee-paying students in Uganda.
• Cavendish University Uganda: A private university in Kampala offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, IT, and law. Comparable to ISBAT in private-sector positioning, scale, and target student demographics.
• Uganda Martyrs University: A chartered private university in Uganda with faculties spanning business, science, and technology. Competes with ISBAT for similar undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts in Uganda, particularly in business and applied sciences.
• Victoria University Kampala: A private university in Kampala offering business, technology, and science programs with a similar international focus. Targets overlapping fee-paying domestic and international student segments as ISBAT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/isbatkampala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/isbat-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/isbatuniversity
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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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