Mbarara University Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
The Faculty is forward thinking and its vision is to be a centre of excellence in the provision quality training, promoting research, innovation, and technology transfer sustainable technology development.
In line with government policy on Science and Technology for Higher Education and 5 (Five) Year National Development Plan and the University Strategic Plan, the establishment of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology has become a priority. The fields of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology are key to the attainment of the Uganda’s national goals of social and economic
development. The Faculty of Applied Science and Technology has pioneered the relocation of the University to the Mbarara University Kihumuro Campus.
Engineering is about design, making things happen and solving problems. It calls for creativity, managemnt and communication skills, as well as technical expertise and knowledge. Though the field of Engineering is vital to a country’s development, the discipline cannot stand on its own.
A degree in Applied Science and Technology will expose the student to the world of advancing technologies in addition to sustainable technology development for developing countries. The intent is to provide the education and experience required to develop skills in diverse fields of work.
Departments
1 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(i) Computer Engineering
(ii) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(iii) Electronics and Communication Engineering
2 Biomedical sciences and Engineering
(i)Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
(ii) Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
3 Energy, Mineral and Petroleum Studies
(i) Bachelor Chemical Engineering
(ii) Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering
(iii) Bachelor of Energy-Petroleum Studies
(iv) Bachelor of Mineral and Mining Engineering
4 Civil and Building Services Engineering
(i) Civil Engineering
(ii) Commercial Management and Quantity
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5 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Innovation
(i) Mechanical Engineering
(ii) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
(iii) Mechatronics
The program that will be offered at MUST intends to have 4 (Four) unique perspectives
- Multidisciplinary training
- Industry Involvement and Community Outreach Perspective
- Entrepreneurship and business management
- Professional Accreditation of the Program
- Short Continuous Professional Development Courses