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INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #22250

Kampala International University

坎帕拉国际大学

Kampala, Uganda
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SectorPrivate
Founded1999
Enrollment25,000
Student : Staff21:1
INSTITUTIONAL STANDING & CLASSIFICATION

National & Regional Cohort Profile

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Kampala International University operates primarily as a regional or specialist higher-education institution in Uganda. While not currently indexed in the top global research league tables (QS / THE / ARWU / U.S. News Global), it is tracked in the UniRankHub institutional registry for admissions benchmarking, cost-of-attendance analysis, and domestic peer comparison.

Global League StatusRegional / SpecialistDomestic degree focus
JurisdictionUgandaKampala
Selectivity Tier75% AdmitUndergraduate intake
Institutional SectorPrivateEst. 1999
INSTITUTIONAL METRICS

Quick Facts & Campus Profile

Campus & Intake Telemetry
Total Enrollment

25,000

Active Students

Faculty Size

1,200

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

75%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

70/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

75/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$3,500

Annual Estimate

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Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index

Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.

Selectivity~75% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$3,500
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

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Kampala International University (KIU) is a prominent private institution located in the heart of Uganda, with its main campus situated in Kansanga, Kampala. Renowned for its diverse academic offerings, KIU excels particularly in the health sciences—including medicine, nursing, and pharmacy—alongside robust programs in law, business administration, and engineering. The university is increasingly recognized for its research contributions, specifically within community health and medical sciences, fostering an environment of academic inquiry and practical application. The campus culture is vibrant and student-oriented, offering a dynamic atmosphere that supports both personal and professional development. As a leading hub for higher education in East Africa, KIU maintains a significant international outlook. It hosts a diverse population of students from various African nations and across the globe, creating a multicultural learning environment that enriches the academic experience. This international diversity, combined with a commitment to global educational standards, makes KIU a preferred destination for students seeking quality education in a cosmopolitan setting. By integrating rigorous academic training with a broad global perspective, the university effectively prepares its graduates to excel in an increasingly interconnected professional landscape.

GEOGRAPHIC TELEMETRY

Campus Coordinates

0.2833° N, 32.6000° E
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Medicine

Nursing

Law

Business Administration

Engineering

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No QS or THE world ranking is currently recorded for Kampala International University. Check the ranking tables for other published results. Regional, national and subject results are separate ranking categories.
Kampala International University is located in Kampala, Uganda.
Kampala International University was founded in 1999.
Kampala International University has approximately 25,000 enrolled students.

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STUDENT BUDGET

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Rent & Utilities$1,000
$200$4,000
Food & Groceries$400
$100$1,500
Transport & Other$90
$30$1,000
Estimated Monthly$1,490
Estimated Yearly$17,880

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