University Life

This page is designed for prospective graduate and undergraduate students. You will see how our university is like in terms of its facilities, students and guild activities. Contact the office of the dean of students to learn more about our graduate programs and decide what it the best for you.

Event and Traditions

Fort Portal, the tourism city of Uganda, is well known for its magnificent scenery and cleanliness. This stunning city is dotted with numerous places which are of religious and cultural significance. What better place for a regional university to be situated

MMU supports teams in both National and University leagues with representation in football, netball, basketball, handball and volleyball. We are currently expanding this to include table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton among others

Student Activities

We provide an environment that promotes student talent in the arts, music, dance and drama. Through the Student’s guild events like culture days, art exhibitions, public debates and poetry recitals tickle the creative minds of students.

Sports and Acrobatics

We also pride ourselves in promoting a vast number of Sports that our students excel in. This includes football, netball, volleyball, basketball, darts, acrobatics, among others.

Student Events

Explore the social side of MMU

We provide an environment that promotes student talent in the arts, music, dance and drama. Through the Student’s guild events like culture days, art exhibitions, public debates and poetry recitals tickle the creative minds of students.

Accomodation

More than 10 hostels available within a 10 minutes’ walk from the University that offer comfortable units with assured security throughout the semester.

The Campus Experience

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.

ICT Services

 The goal of our University ICT service is to provide excellent ICT environment to support Teaching, Learning, Research, and innovation.

Athletics

MMU supports teams in both National and University leagues with representation in football, netball, basketball, handball and volleyball. We are currently expanding this to include table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton among others

Arts & Culture

We provide an environment that promotes student talent in the arts, music and drama. Through the Student’s guild events like culture days, art exhibitions, poetry and music 

MMU Radio

Operated by students of Mass Communication, MMU Radio, 105.2 FM provides a platform for the young audience within and outside the university to access relevant information and high quality entertainment

Community Outreach

The student’s guild runs a number of activities that are focussed on giving back to the community around the University. 

Guidance and Counseling

The Guidance and Counseling unit is here to help you address personal or emotional challenges that may affect you while studying or working at MMU. 

Our goal is to be at the becon of hope and a center of excellence in Academics and Community Social Responsibility in Western Uganda. 

Owen MukonyeziMMU Guild President, 2023/2024