About Us
About the International Relations Office
History of Kyambogo University
The University was established by an Act of Parliament in 2003, out of a merger of the three former institutions Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK), the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), and the Uganda National Institute of Special Education (UNISE) that existed since 1928, 1947 and 1994 respectively. Kyambogo University is a young and rapidly developing institution today, with nearly 25,000 students; Kyambogo University is the second largest public university in the country. It has over 15 international collaborations with other Universities and Colleges in the world. Its located 8kms from the Kampala city Centre along the Kampala-Jinja high way.
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The International Relations Office
International Relations office is under the Vice Chancellors office and it serves as a point of contact between Kyambogo University, Institutions and Individuals world-wide seeking information on study and Research opportunities. It is also the first point of contact for those wishing to discuss potential collaborations.
The role of the International Office is to facilitate the process of internationalization at Kyambogo University by offering technical support to all academic departments and programme coordinators of international initiatives and activities.
The Office is mandated to develop a coherent strategy to promote Kyambogo University’s international relations, global profile and international competitiveness.
The specific functions of the office are broad and include the following:
- To serve as a point of contact between Kyambogo University and the world University Community on matters relating to internationalization of higher institutions of learning.
- To serve as custodian of documents relating to agreements/Memorandum of understanding between the University and other institutions of learning.
- To coordinate various activities as provided for in various agreements/MoUs, such as student and staff exchange programmes, summer schools, inter-institutional research collaborations and as a link with industries to enhance relations/activities of common interests.
- To seek new partnerships and conduct monitoring and evaluation of all international related activities.
What makes us different?
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Meet the team
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Alistair Coleman
Principal & Member of B.O.D.
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Raelynn Hill
Vice Principal, Sr. Chemistry Teacher
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Evelyn Clark
Head Mistress
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