Uganda
The Aga Khan University (AKU) in Uganda is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international institution dedicated to providing high-quality higher education. We are a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change, operating on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access.
We are committed to a coordinated response to the growing need for health sector reform and skilled personnel in Uganda. Our programmes are designed to equip nurses and midwives with the advanced professional skills, strong ethics, and intellectual rigour necessary to contribute to professional advancement in the country.
Our aim is to improve nursing and midwifery education, policy, practice, and research, thereby enhancing patient care in Uganda and across East Africa. We also plan to expand our academic offerings to include medicine, education, media, and communications.
We believe that strong partnerships are essential to achieving our mission. Our collaborations with external organizations and hospitals provide diverse levels of support, including funding that increases access for students and opportunities for professionals from partner institutions to enhance their skills. These partnerships are evidence of our shared commitment to building a healthier future for Uganda.
The University is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world's largest private development organizations. AKDN's roots in Uganda date back a century, and its activities benefit millions of Ugandans every year.
