Lira University
Public university in Uganda
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| Motto | "The Beacon" |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1 July 2012[1] |
| Chancellor | Benjamin Josses Odoki[2] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Jasper Ogwal Okeng[1] |
| Students | 1,000+ (2019) |
| Address | 7R2C+9CV, Lira, Uganda , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
| |
  Location in Uganda | |
Lira University (LU) is one of the public university in Lira, Uganda. It is one of the eleven public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country.[3] It was initially established in 2009 as a constituent college of Gulu University and attained autonomy as a fully-fledged public university through an Act of Parliament under Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 35 on 16 July 2015. Lira University was founded with a focus on health sciences and hosts the first university teaching hospital in Uganda.[4]
Location
History
Lira University first opened in August 2012 with 100 students.[1] At that time, the institution was a constituent college of Gulu University and was known as Gulu University Constituent College Lira in 2009.[8][6] It was also referred to as Lira University College.[9]
In June 2015, the Uganda Ministry of Education elevated the college to university status, effective with the 2016-2017 academic year that began in August 2016.[10]
Notable administrators at lira university:
- Benjamin Joses Odok as the Chancellor lira university
- Jasper Watson Ogwal‑Okeng as the Vice Chancellor lira university
- Okaka Opio Dokotum as Deputy Vice Chancellor lira university
- Nathan Hasahya Hagobi as the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance lira university
Halls of Residence
For All Boys And Girls
- Blackroof
- Maracourts
- Melenius
- pilipo elite
- Mandera
- Northern elite
- Emmanuela
- Maisha
- St. peters
- Gods mercy
- Masengere
- Fly emirates
- madick
For girls only
- pioneer
- Glorianta
Faculties at lira university
Programs
As of July 2024, the following undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs were offered:[17]
Bachelors Programs[18]
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Computer Animation
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and Psychotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Bachelor of Human Nutrition and Dietics
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Physical, Biological, Agricultural and Economics)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and secondary)
- Bachelor of Computer Education
- Bachelor of Public Administration and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Masters Programs
Postgraduate Programs
Certificate programs
- Higher Education Access Certificate Programme-Physical Sciences.
- Higher Education Access Certificate Programme-Biological Sciences.
- Higher Education Access Certificate Programme-General.
University management
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Benjamin Joses Odoki[19] |
| Vice Chancellor | Jasper Watson Ogwal‑Okeng[20] |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor | Opio Okaka Dokotum[20] |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor Finace | Nathan Hasahya Hagobi |
| University Secretary | Augustine Oyang Atubo[20] |
| Acting University Librarian | Andrew Ojulong[20] |
| Dean of Students | Emma Aceng Okite[20] |
| Academic Registrar | Geoffrey Angela[20] |
University Council
The University Council is the highest decision‑making / policy‑making body[21].
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | David Geoffrey Opio Okello |
| Vice Chairperson | Nellie Florence Okullo |
| Vice Chancellor | Jasper Watson Ogwal‑Okeng |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor | Okaka Opio Dokotum |
| Secretary | Augustine Oyang Atubo |
| Chair‑Audit & Risk Management Committee | Rosie Agoi |
| Chair‑Quality Assurance, ICT & Library Committee | Florence Ebila |
| Chair‑Finance, Planning & Investment Committee | Timothy Jokkene Okee |
| Chair‑Estates & Works Committee | Robert Omara |
| Chair‑Hospital Committee | David Martin Ogwang |
| Chair‑Appointments Board | Bosco Onyik Ogwal |
| Chair‑Students’ Welfare & Discipline | Fredrick Dickens Odongo |
| Other members | Falidah Wadumaga, Moses Kaahwa, Sam Atul |