Uganda Pentecostal University

Uganda Pentecostal University (UPU)
Motto	Fortis et Libre
Type	Private
Established	2001
Chancellor	Justice Hon. Ruby Aweri Opio
Vice-Chancellor	Professor John Ntambirweki
Students	1000 (2021)
Location	Fort Portal, Uganda; 00°39′44″N 30°15′58″E / 0.66222°N 30.26611°E
Campus	Urban
Website	www.upu.ac.ug
	Location in Uganda

Uganda Pentecostal University (UPU), is a private university in Uganda.^[1]

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The Uganda Pentecostal University is located in the heart of Kabarole District, Fort Portal City, Uganda. It originated from the Grotius School of Law and Professional Studies, which started in February 2001. The Uganda Pentecostal University is a private Institution licensed by The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Fort Portal, Kabarole District, in Western Uganda, approximately 320 kilometres (200 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital city.^[2] This location is approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), Kasese road at Muchwa Complex. The coordinates of the main campus are:0°39'44.0"N, 30°15'58.0"E (Latitude:0.662222; Longitude:30.266111).^[3]

Overview[edit]

The university started operating in 2001 as the Grotius School of Law and Professional Studies, with a campus in Mengo, a neighborhood in Lubaga Division in western Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The school initially operated as part of another university. In 2004, the school was advised by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) to apply for a separate license. After disagreements between the university and UNCHE were settled in court,^[4] the UNHCE licensed the university on 9 August 2005.^[5]^[6]

References[edit]

^ Natukunda, Carol (14 July 2007). "Four More Universities Approved". New Vision. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
^ "Map Showing Kampala And Fort Portal With Distance Indicator". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
^ "Location of Uganda Pentecostal University At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
^ Nsambu, Hillary (21 July 2005). "NCHE, Fort Portal Varsity Case Starts". New Vision. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
^ Nsambu, Hillary (31 July 2005). "Court Clears Pentecostal Varsity". New Vision. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
^ UNCHE. "Private Universities: Uganda Pentecostal University". Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE). Retrieved 20 July 2014.

External links[edit]

[1] Natukunda, Carol (14 July 2007). "Four More Universities Approved". New Vision. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

[2] "Map Showing Kampala And Fort Portal With Distance Indicator". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

[3] "Location of Uganda Pentecostal University At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

[4] Nsambu, Hillary (21 July 2005). "NCHE, Fort Portal Varsity Case Starts". New Vision. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

[5] Nsambu, Hillary (31 July 2005). "Court Clears Pentecostal Varsity". New Vision. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

[6] UNCHE. "Private Universities: Uganda Pentecostal University". Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE). Retrieved 20 July 2014.

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Military universities	Uganda Military Engineering College

v t e Kabarole District
Capital: Kabarole
Counties and sub-counties	Burahya County
Towns and villages	Fort Portal Kabarole Karago Kasusu Kijura Itojo Kichwamba Nyakasura
Geography	Rwenzori Mountains
Economy	Absa Bank Uganda Limited Centenary Bank DFCU Bank Equity Bank Uganda Limited Finance Trust Bank KCB Bank Uganda Limited PostBank Uganda Pride Microfinance Limited Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited United Bank for Africa
Notable landmarks	Kibaale National Park Rwenzori National Park Rwenzori Mountains Semliki Wildlife Reserve Palace of Omukama of Toro Lake Albert Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal
Health	Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Kitojo Hospital Virika Hospital
Education	Mountains of the Moon University Fins Medical University Uganda Pentecostal University UMU Fort Portal Polytechnic Campus Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba St. Leo's College, Kyegobe Nyakasura School
Energy	Mahoma Hydroelectric Power Station
Transport	Fort Portal Airport Semliki Airstrip Fort Portal–Kasese–Mpondwe Road Fort Portal–Bundibugyo–Lamia Road Nyakahita–Kazo–Kamwenge–Fort Portal Road Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo–Fort Portal Road
Notable people	Aziz Azion Crescent Baguma Ronnie Balya Patrick Bitature Robina Bwita William Byaruhanga Stephen Isabalija Clovis Kalyebara Juliana Kanyomozi Nobel Mayombo Kayanja Muhanga Andrew Mwenda Barbara Ntambirweki John Ntambirweki Christine Nyangoma Doreen Nyanjura Rukidi IV of Toro Olimi III of Toro Alex Ruhunda Rukidi III of Toro Asaba Edson Ruyonga

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