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The joint Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agro-ecological Sciences focuses on the study of Agrifood systems in the context of environmental conservation. The Programme is a PhD by Research. A candidate pursuing a doctorate degree Programme by research receives...

Mountains of the Moon University on 2nd July 2025 held a meeting with different stakeholders in the Rwenzori Region in a bid to lay strategies to revitalize the Rwenzori Regional Development Framework (RRDF) an association that had been formed to...

MMU to Lead the Revitalization of Rwenzori Regional Development Framework

Mountains of the Moon University on 27th June 2025 held its 17th Graduation Ceremony at the Main campus in Lake Saaka, Fort portal City amidst pomp and glamour. The Chancellor Professor Edward B. Rugumayo applauded the University upon holding the University’s...

Mountains of the Moon University in collaboration with Ghent University on June 25th 2025 launched a PhD programme in Agroecological Sciences. This is the first PhD programme at Mountains of the Moon University and it follows a recent accreditation from National...

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Currently the MMU Library has over 15,000 volumes of books and approximately 2,000 periodicals, journals, magazines and other documents. It has electronic journals (E-Resources) which are available to students and staff on request.

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It is with immense pride that I welcome you to Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), a Public University established under Statutory Instrument No. 2 of 2022, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Fort Portal, Uganda.

The University's niche is a holistic approach to the domains of Agriculture, Tourism, and the Environment.

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Extension of Admission Deadline to 16th July 2025

/July 10, 2025

Government Scholarship Admissions (District Quota) for The Academic Year 2025/2026

/July 8, 2025

Call For Applications: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) In Agro-Ecological Sciences

/July 4, 2025

Postgraduate Applicants with Pending Cases

/June 24, 2025

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Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) was originally established as a non-profit Community University in 2005 and issued an operational License by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). MMU was held in Trust by a Board of Trustees on behalf of the community.

Thereafter, NCHE recommended the grant of a Charter to MMU, and H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda granted the same in 2018.

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