About Kumi University

Historical Background of Kumi University

Kumi University was founded by Korean Missionary couple Hyeong Lyeol Lyu and Mrs. Minja Lee in 1999. It developed from Africa Leaders’ Training Institute (ALTI), which was established in 1996 to meet the demands of the local community.

The University was founded with this aim: To provide quality, affordable, community tailored, Christian based higher education.

The Kumi University Foundation was approved by Uganda Government in 2004 with document No. 66491. The University then acquired the operational License the same year with National Council For Higher Education NCHE (UI..PL..002 NCHE). Kumi University is established in the scenic country side of TESO’s spectacular inselbergs, next to the famous Old Stone Age Site Nyero Rock Paintings in Kumi District in the Eastern part of Uganda.

The University is in the advanced stages of acquiring the civil charter from the government of Uganda. Once this process is complete, the University will open its gates for higher degree programmes. Currently, the University runs three major study schedules for undergraduate programmes: External for in-service teachers, Week end for busy and/or employed executives, and Full time for direct entrants (O and A) level leavers.

Founded on the Christian Virtues and Values, Kumi University is the perfect answer to your and/or your sons/daughters academic and ethical growth as the values and virtues are part of our integral teaching and learning.

The University gradually grew as below;

1996. 10. African Leaders Training Institute (ALTI) Open
1998. 9. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Jeonju University
1999. 8. Change over to University Courses

2001. 8. The 1^st Vice Chancellor Dr. Wangkusa
2004. 5. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Hannam University
2005. 3. The 1^st Graduation Ceremony
2005. 9. The 2^nd Graduation Ceremony
2006. 5. The 2^nd Vice Chancellor Dr. Sangcheol Lee Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Sunlin University
2006. 9. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Kosin University
2006. 12. The 3^rd Graduation Ceremony
2007. 2. Soroti Campus Open
2007. 4. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Handong University
2007. 9. The 4^th Graduation Ceremony
2008. 2. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Chungnam University
2009. 6. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Yanbian University of Science & Technology
2009. 10. The 5^th Graduation Ceremony
2009. 11. Establish Sisterhood Relationship with Soongsil University
2010. 9. The 3^rd Vice Chancellor Dr. Sujin Choo
2011. 3. The 6^th Graduation Ceremony
2011. 10. The 7^th Graduation Ceremony
2012. 4. The 4^th Vice Chancellor Dr. Sunyoung Kim
2012. 11. The 8^th Graduation Ceremony

Motto
Godliness and Excellence for Servant-hood.

Vision
To be a world class centre for quality and affordable,community tailored higher education.

Mission
To respond to Gods call and needs of individual and communities in Uganda and the great lakes region through partnership in higher education, training and capacity building as God enables by his Grace.

We are glad you’re here. KUMU is Unique in terms of its History, Location, Vision and Mission. It was founded by Korean Missionary couple Hyeong Lyeol Lyu and Mrs. Minja Lee in 1999. It developed from Africa Leaders’ Training Institute (ALTI), which was established in 1996 to meet the demands of the local community.

The University Foundation was then approved by Ugandan Government in 2004 with document No. 66491. The University later acquired the operational License the same year with National Council For Higher Education NCHE (UI..PL..002 NCHE).