Gulu University (GU)

Gulu university is a leading academic institution in Northern Uganda for the promotion of rural transformation and industrialisation for sustainable development. The institution was established by Act 7 of 2001 of the Parliament of Uganda as a public entity. The mission of Gulu University is to expand access to higher education, provide quality professional training for delivery of appropriate social services and conduct research geared towards rural transformation and conservation of biodiversity. The staffing levels is more than 300, with a student population of about 5000. It has a Faculty of Medicine for training Medical students.