History of Great Lakes Regional University GLRU
History of Great Lakes Regional University GLRU – about GLRU…
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
2004: Great Lakes Regional University was founded, as a community college in 2004 in Kanungu, South-west Uganda, by Hon. Rev. Canon Dr. Hamlet Mbabazi Kabushenga following his long-term vision of empowered communities.
2007: The College became registered by the Ministry of Education as a Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) Institution in 2007.
2007: In the same year, the then College was able to offer Bachelor’s degree programmes in affiliation with Nkumba University that is located near Entebbe in Wakiso district.
2009: The College was licenced in 2009 by the National Council for Higher Education as a tertiary institution that started offering diploma and certificate programmes.
2015: The National Council for Higher Education granted the College a private university status in 2015.
2016: H. E. The President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, officially opened Great Lakes Regional University on 6th January 2016. The dream of a University would not have come true if it were not for generous support and encouragement from our international partners. Details about partners are given under “Partnerships & Collaborations” given on this website.
OBJECTIVES
- 1 To equip students with skills to transform communities.
- 2 To become leading examples in academic excellence.
- 3 To emphasize practical skills and vocational training.
- 4 To emphasize practical skills and vocational training.
- 5 To provide quality education with ethical emphasis.
VISION, MISSION & MOTTO
Vision: A leading provider of higher education in the Great Lakes Region.
Mission: To provide innovative teaching and research services using the most effective approaches in response to community needs..
Empowering doers to transform communities.
Core values: integrity, respect, customer focus, accountability and creativity.
Motto: Empowered to transform communities
See Also:
1 Great Lakes Regional University Application Form
2 Great Lakes Regional University Online Application
3 Great Lakes Regional University Intakes
4 Great Lakes Regional University Admission List
5 Great Lakes Regional University Admission Requirements
6 Great Lakes Regional University Fees Structure
7 List of Courses Offered at Great Lakes Regional University
8 Great Lakes Regional University Undergraduate Courses
9 Great Lakes Regional University Postgraduate Courses
10 Great Lakes Regional University Bachelor Courses Offered
11 Great Lakes Regional University Diploma Courses Offered
12 Great Lakes Regional University Certificate Courses Offered
13 Great Lakes Regional University Short Courses Offered
14 History of Great Lakes Regional University GLRU
15 Great Lakes Regional University GLRU Faculties
16 Great Lakes Regional University Future Teachers Loan Fund
17 Great Lakes Regional University Accommodation and Hostels
18 Great Lakes Regional University Contacts
19 Great Lakes Regional University Executive Workshops
20 Great Lakes Regional University Student Portal
21 Great Lakes Regional University Graduation Ceremony
22 Great Lakes Regional University Graduation List
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