Ugandan Technology and Management University (UTAMU) is a private university that was established by the National Council for Higher Education in March 2013, in accordance with the laws of Uganda. UTAMU is accredited to run academic programmes at all levels of the Higher education system.
UTAMU seeks and creates opportunities in technology and management sciences through innovative research, partnerships, students and alumni engagement. It is the only university in Uganda that has successfully infused the teaching and learning processes with appropriate information and communications technologies. UTAMU uses ‘blended learning’ techniques: An education program that combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods and independent study to implement learning. All UTAMU academic programmes are fully developed as e-learning programmes. All teaching, learning and assessment are done through the online e-learning platform for both campus and distance students. The academic programmes are designed to be always evolving to meet market needs and the emphasis of each curriculum is on critical thinking, creativity problem-solving, communications, collaboration and leadership.
UTAMU offers students a unique and exceptional educational opportunity through a multi-sector approach, quality education and innovative research in emerging fields of technology and management sciences. UTAMU’s performance and reputation is as excellent as its staff, students, researchers and alumni. I invite you to explore our website -as we fulfil our motto – “For an Open Mind”
Our Vision, Mission and Core Functions
Our Vision
To be a global educational institution in Management, Science, Technology and Innovation
Our Mission
To provide global quality Education, Research and Innovation critical to economic and human development
Core Functions
The core functions of UTAMU are student centered teaching and learning, development-oriented research, innovations and business incubation, and community engagement
Our Core Values
UTAMU is mindful of its strategic future plans and the historic perspective of education in a world that emphasizes nurturing scientists, technologists and innovators who can transform and create new knowledge. Therefore the values of Uganda Technology and Management University are:
- Professionalism: making sure that staff and students conduct themselves with the highest ethical standards and taking responsibility of all their actions.
- Creativity: committing to stimulating the culture of scientific and technological advancement, innovation and practical enrichment to our stakeholders through a rich and flexible educational experience.
- Integrity: adhering to ethical and moral principles in all the educational, research and innovation processes.
- Transparency: seeking to provide accountability and value for money to the University’s stakeholders.
- Empowerment: offering unsurpassed practical opportunities to the University’s stakeholders through industry oriented collaborations, research engagements and incubation clusters in order to transform the educational environment.
- Community Engagement: working with the community to solve the real world problems as a focal point towards economic development.