University of Kisubi

What University of Kisubi does

University of Kisubi (UniK) is a private chartered university located in Kisubi, Uganda, approximately 15 kilometers from Kampala along the Kampala–Entebbe highway. Founded in 2015 and owned by the Registered Trustees of the Uganda Brothers of Christian Instruction, the institution delivers higher-education services across six academic units: the Faculties of Education, Business and ICT, Social Sciences and Psychology, and Health Sciences, together with the School of Graduate Studies and Research and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. It enrolled cohorts spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, foundation, and international students, offering full-time, weekend, and in-service study modes. By October 2025 the university had conferred degrees on 542 graduands at its 10th graduation ceremony, evidencing sustained scale.

The university operates an E-Learning Platform (elearn.unik.ac.ug) for blended and online distance education, a DSpace-based institutional digital repository for research outputs, and an Innovation Hub producing tangible sustainable-technology prototypes (Eco Bike, UniK SolGen Trike solar tricycle, hydroponic systems, prepaid water-payment application, sign-language learning application, and a recycled-oil stove). Supporting infrastructure includes a Service Learning Programme, a structured Leadership Programme, a University Library with electronic resources, and a dedicated conference platform hosting annual international academic conferences and the International East African Psychology Conference.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes, with secondary streams from on-campus accommodation at 450,000 UGX per semester and conference/event registration fees. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, leveraging the institutional website with online application via Google Forms, participation in the National Council for Higher Education exhibitions, and active scholarship marketing (Catholic Scholarship Programme, Centenary Scholarship Scheme, James Aryam Scholarship). Strategic partnerships span UNESCO (host of a UNESCO Chair on Dance for Global Citizenship Education), JICA, ERASMUS+ (NbS-4-Climate with Democritus University of Thrace and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid), Porticus, Windle Trust International, and several international and regional Catholic universities.

Name

University of Kisubi

Legal name

University of Kisubi

Website

https://unik.ac.ug

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

University of Kisubi is a private chartered Ugandan university founded in 2015 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes across four faculties and two specialised schools, serving domestic and international students through on-campus and online modes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Nursing and midwifery training
• Professional certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kisubi

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across various programs including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs. Fees vary by program level and study mode (full-time, weekend, in-service).
2. Accommodation Services: On-campus accommodation provided at a fee of 450,000 UGX per semester
3. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from academic conference participation fees including attendance (50,000 UGX), national participants (100,000 UGX), and international participants (75 USD)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of Kisubi is a private chartered Catholic university that delivers higher education services through four faculties (Education; Business and ICT; Social Sciences and Psychology; Health Sciences), the School of Graduate Studies and Research, and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. It sells undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, ordinary diplomas, and certificate courses in full-time, weekend, and in-service/holiday study modes, with additional revenue from on-campus accommodation and academic conference hosting.

Product overview

University of Kisubi (UniK) is a private chartered university owned by the Registered Trustees of the Uganda Brothers of Christian Instruction. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational services through six academic divisions: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Business and ICT, Faculty of Social Sciences and Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Graduate Studies and Research, and School of Nursing and Midwifery. Supporting the core academic mission are technology platforms including an E-Learning Platform for online/distance education, a Digital Repository for research publications, and an Innovation Hub developing practical solutions. The university also operates Service Learning Programme for community engagement, a Leadership Programme for student development, and maintains Library Services with electronic resource access. The institution hosts the annual International Academic Research Conference and 13th International East African Psychology Conference through its dedicated conference platform. Founded on Catholic ethos but open to all qualified students, the university operates from its main campus in Kisubi along the Kampala-Entebbe highway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs offered across four faculties (Education; Business and ICT; Social Sciences and Psychology; Health Sciences) in full-time, weekend, and in-service/holiday study modes for prospective students seeking undergraduate qualifications.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and research programs coordinated by the School of Graduate Studies and Research, requiring a minimum Second Class Lower Bachelor's degree for admission.
• Ordinary Diploma Programs Ordinary diploma programs offered across academic divisions for students seeking vocational and professional qualifications.
• Certificate in Nursing and Certificate in Midwifery Specialized certificate courses offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery with clinical training partnerships at Kisubi Hospital, operating under Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework.
• Foundation Programme Foundation year program designed to prepare students for undergraduate studies at the university.
• Online Distance Education (ODEL) Programs Online and blended learning programs delivered through the university's E-Learning Platform (elearn.unik.ac.ug), enabling remote access to courses, assignments, and digital learning resources.
• On-Campus Accommodation On-campus housing provided to enrolled students at 450,000 UGX per semester.
• International Academic Research Conference Hosting Biennial international academic conference on community transformation through research and innovation, attracting scholars and researchers, with participation fees of 50,000 UGX for attendance, 100,000 UGX for national participants, and 75 USD for international participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 542 graduands conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates in October 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PorticuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization supporting the university's initiatives and programs through funding and collaborative development efforts.
• Walsh UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership for academic collaboration and exchange programs.
• Next Generation Leadership ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development partnership supporting student and faculty capacity building.
• Windle Trust InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for scholarship programs supporting refugees and conflict-affected individuals including the James Aryam Scholarship.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting the UNESCO Chair on Dance for Global Citizenship Education; participation in UNESCO forums and engineering week events.
• Uganda Martyrs UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with fellow Ugandan Catholic university for academic collaboration.
• Marywood UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership for potential exchange and collaborative programs.
• Association of Religious in UgandaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with religious institutions network in Uganda.
• African Sisters Education CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for women in higher education through the ASEC program.
• Ministry of Education and SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for policy alignment and national education initiatives.
• National Council for Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body partnership for accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.
• Tangaza UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kenyan Catholic university for regional collaboration.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Hub study visit partner; JICA supports infrastructure development in Uganda and provides knowledge exchange opportunities for university staff and students.
• Democritus University of ThracecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-based project coordinator for NbS-4-Climate ERASMUS+ Capacity Building project; leads development of graduate courses in Nature-Based Solutions for climate adaptation.
• Universidad Politécnica MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in NbS-4-Climate ERASMUS+ project contributing to climate education curriculum development.
• Kyambogo UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan university partner in NbS-4-Climate ERASMUS+ project for climate education.
• GrassRoots MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan grassroots organization partner in NbS-4-Climate project focusing on community-level climate resilience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gulu University: Public university in northern Uganda with Health Sciences, Education, and Business faculties. Comparable academic portfolio and competes for regional student enrollment outside Kampala.
• Makerere University: Uganda's flagship public research university and the dominant HE brand in the country. Sets the competitive benchmark for program quality, faculty, and graduate employability across all UniK's faculties.
• Kyambogo University: Major public university in Kampala with strong Education and Health Sciences faculties. Direct competitor for students considering UniK's Education, Nursing, and Social Sciences programs; also an ERASMUS+ NbS-4-Climate partner.

Direct peers

• Islamic University in Uganda: Private chartered faith-based university with multiple campuses and faculties. Competes for religiously-oriented students and the broader private-HE applicant pool in Uganda.
• Uganda Christian University: Private chartered faith-affiliated (Anglican) university in Mukono. Competes for the same faith-oriented undergraduate and graduate student pool with similar Faculties of Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.
• Kampala International University: Large private chartered university with multiple faculties and a Western Campus. Comparable scale and breadth of programs targeting the same Ugandan student demographics, including international students.
• Uganda Martyrs University: Another private chartered Catholic university in Uganda owned by the Uganda Episcopal Conference. Most direct competitor — same faith affiliation, similar multi-faculty portfolio, overlapping student segment in Uganda and East Africa.
• Cavendish University Uganda: Private chartered university in Kampala offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Business, ICT, Health, and Social Sciences. Direct competitor for the same private-HE segment in Uganda.
• Bishop Stuart University: Private chartered Anglican university in Mbarara with multi-faculty offerings and faith-based identity. Competes for similar students in western Uganda and shares the religious-university positioning.

Regional players

• Tangaza University: Private Catholic university in Nairobi, Kenya — UniK's declared regional partner. Provides a regional benchmark for faith-based private higher education across East Africa and a potential cross-border academic pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univkisubi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfOKl1z5Luw8Buwv9SD4CSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/universityofkisubi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-kisubi

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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