Uganda Christian University’s Bishop Barham University College (UCU-BBUC) held a special service today to honor the late Bishop Festo Kivengere of the Diocese of Kigezi, recognizing his enduring legacy. The commemorative event, held on May 16th, 2024, at the University grounds in the Northern Division of Kabale Municipality, Kabale District, served as a heartfelt tribute to Bishop Kivengere’s unwavering commitment to evangelism, peace, and unity, particularly during Uganda’s tumultuous era under the dictatorship of Idi Amin Dada.

Born in 1919 and passing away in 1988, the late Bishop Festo Kivengere was often hailed as “the Billy Graham of Africa” due to his indelible mark on the Christian landscape of Uganda and beyond. His steadfast advocacy for peace and fearless opposition to tyranny continue to inspire generations of believers, embodying the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity.

Today, during the college’s customary community hour service conducted within the college chapel, provided a fitting backdrop for reflection and reverence. Attendees, including campus staff and students, gathered to honor Bishop Kivengere’s remarkable religious leadership and his enduring impact on the region and beyond

Preaching during the function, the Missions Coodinator of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rev. Daniel Byamukama, delivered a stirring sermon that encapsulated Bishop Kivengere’s ethos of love, integrity, confidence, and selflessness. Urging the community to emulate the late Bishop’s unwavering faith, Rev. Daniel underscored the importance of evangelistic outreach and spreading the message of love and compassion.

Speaking during the service, Rev. Agaba Moses, the college’s chaplain, eloquently highlighted Bishop Kivengere’s enduring legacy of love and mission beyond borders. Quoting Bishop Kivengere’s profound words, “To hate is to die, to love is to live,” Rev. Moses emphasized the imperative for continued dedication to the gospel and extending kindness to all.

The commemoration elicited heartfelt responses from attendees, including Mr. Arinaitwe Isaiah, a theology student at UCU-BBUC, who expressed deep appreciation for the message of love and urged fellow Christians to follow in Bishop Kivengere’s footsteps.

As the commemoration week unfolds, UCU-BBUC reaffirms its solidarity with the Diocese of Kigezi in honoring Bishop Kivengere’s enduring legacy. The college’s participation underscores its commitment to nurturing future generations imbued with the values of love, service, and faith, echoing the timeless principles exemplified by Bishop Festo Kivengere.

Every year, the Diocese of Kigezi hosts Bishop Kivengere’s memorial week as a way of recognizing and celebrating his efforts.

Call for applications: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs for 2023/2024 (May Intake)

The Academic Registrar, Bishop Barham University College Kabale invites applications to the following postgraduate and undergraduate programs for the Academic Year 2023/2024 (May/Trinity Intake).

	Code	Duration
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration	BBA	3 Years
Bachelor of Procurement & Logistics Management	BPLM	3 Years
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management	PGDHRM	1 Year
Master of Business Administration	MBA	2 Years
Diploma in Business Administration	DBA	2 Years
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Social Work & Social Administration	BSW	3 years
Bachelor of Public Administration & Management	BPAM	3 years
Bachelor of Development & Social Entrepreneurship	BDSE	3 years
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration	PGDPAM	1 year
Master of Social Work	MSW	2 years
Diploma in Social Work & Social Administration	DSW	2 years
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts with Education	BAED	3 years
Bachelor of Science with Education	BSED	3 years
Bachelor of Education (Primary_Recess)	BEP	2 years
Bachelor of Education (Secondary_Recess)	BED	2 years
Master of Education Administration & Management	MEAM	2 Years
Postgraduate Diploma in Education	PGDE	1 year
BISHOP TUCKER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND DIVINITY
Bachelor of Divinity	BD	3 years
Diploma in Theology	DTH	3 years
Certificate in Theology	CTH	3 years
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communication	BAJC	3 years
Diploma in Journalism & Strategic Communication	DJNS	2 years
Certificate in Journalism & Media Studies	CJN	2 years
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING,DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology	BSIT	3 years
Diploma in Information Technology	DIT	2 years
Certificate in Information Technology	CIT	2 Years
Bachelor of Environment & Disaster Management	BEDM	3 years
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Agricultural Science & Entrepreneurship	BASE	4 years

MODE OF APPLICATION

For applicants who can visit the University or one of the outlets/Liaison Offices.

Obtain an application form at only 35,000=, complete it, and attach photocopies of results slips and/or academic transcripts (where applicable)

Return filled application forms to any of our Liaison offices or Scan & Send it to registrarbbuc@bbuc.ucu.ac.ug |bbuc@bbuc.ucu.ac.ug|applybbuc@bbuc.ucu.ac.ug

Note:

1. ONLY applicants with official Results from UNEB|Transcripts/Result Slips and/or Certificates shall be considered.
2. Applicants for postgraduate programs and upgraders must attach certified copies of their Academic Transcripts and/or Certificates.
3. Applicants holding academic qualifications attained outside Uganda must also attach copies of equivalence obtained from the Uganda National Examinations Board or Uganda National Council for Higher Education, as may be applicable.
4. Information on specific admission requirements for all programs can be obtained from our Campus or on our website at bbuc.ucu.ac.ug

Inquiries should be addressed to registrarbbuc@bbuc.ucu.ac.ug; or call 0780602418, |0704427669, |0701163950 |0772562885

BBUC LIAISON OFFICES.

Mbarara:-          |Golfcourse Supermarket |Adit Bookshop

Kanungu:-         |Kinkiizi Diocese,Education Office|KERODA Supermarket

Kihihi:-             |Kihihi Modern Supermarket |Banyakigezi ICT Center

Rukungiri:-        |All Saints Church |Ivan Habaasa Shop opp UMEME

Kasese:-            |Capricon Stationers |Messiah Radio Station

Ibanda:-            |Eiraka Radio Reception

Bushenyi:-         |Mary B Household Shop Kyeizooba Building

Ntungamo:-      |Singa Foundation

Kisoro:             |Diocesan Offices

Rwanda:           |Mother’s Union Offices Kigali

Click on the link to apply online.https://forms.gle/AaWZHFxNkkLMrkjG6

Bishop Barham University Guild council has undergone their yearly guild leaders training today the 28/02.2023; This was held at the University premises. This is the leadership training that is always organized under the office of the Dean of students.

 It’s always done for every new guild government after taking the oath of allegiance. The training was intended to equip student leaders with the skills they need to lead effectively, including the often-tricky skills needed to persuade and influence people even those over whom they have little direct authority.

The college principal Dr. Alice Kyobutungi Tumwesigye encouraged students to think creatively. She reminded them to look up to God for a successful term of office. Mr. Ivan Habaasa the University secretary encouraged students to work hard and leave a legacy for themselves. He defined legacy as the number of souls one motivates or helps in a life career.

Habaasa told students to work closely with the administration in order to serve better letting them know that peace is the best promise and achievement the guild could ever give back to the community they are serving.

H.E Owen Stiffler the serving Guild president pledged royalty, unity, and corporation in return to the administration. He implored that the university should fund guild projects as they look forward to serving UCU better for the glory of the Lord.

The Department of Computing & Information Technology through the Academic Registrar UCU-Bishop Barham University college invites applications for 2023 – 2024 Academic year for May and September intakes in the following Programs.

CAREER PROSPECTS.

When you choose an Information Technology career path, you will have a variety of job opportunities to choose from. They include the following.

1. Business Intelligence Analyst: Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports.
2. Computer and Information Research Scientist: Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors.
3. Computer Network Architect: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.
4. Computer Network Support Specialist: Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
5. Computer Programmer: Create, modify, and test code, forms, and scripts that allow computer applications to run.
6. Computer Systems Analyst: Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations
7. Computer Systems Engineer: Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
8. Database Administrator: Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
9.  Geographic Information Systems Technician.
10. Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologist.
11. Information Security Analyst: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
12. Information Technology Project Manager: Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff.
13. Cyber security Specialist: They work to make sure that networks are safe from external threats like hackers or crackers who want access for malicious purposes.
14. Network and Computer Systems Administrator: Install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
15. Software Developer: Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs
16. Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Tester: Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
17. Telecommunications Engineering Specialist: Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems.
18. Video Game Designer: Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies.
19. Web Administrator & Web Developer: Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. They also Design, create, and modify Web sites.
20. IT infrastructure engineer: IT infrastructure engineers are specialists who are usually in charge of the hardware aspects of a business network.
21. Application engineer: Application engineers are people who work with computers to design and improve specialty equipment and enhance software programs.
22. Computer User Support Specialist: Provide technical assistance to computer users.

NO	COURSE	Duration	ENTRY Requirements
1	Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)	3 YEARS	UACE or equivalent, with 2 Principal passes and a credit in UCE / UACE mathematics, plus UCE or equivalent with 5 passes; OR a Diploma in a related field of study.
2	Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)	2 YEARS	UACE or equivalent, with a Principal pass and 2 subsidiary passes plus a credit in UCE/UACE mathematics, & UCE or equivalent with five passes; OR a Certificate in a related field of study
3	Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)	2 YEARS	UCE or equivalent

Contact us.

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR: +256772 56885 | +256701 163950

COORDINATOR IT DEPARTMENT: +256779 538344 | +256700 538344

On the 19 of November 2022, BBUC held guild election that saw Namara Owen winning the contest. He is a second year student perusing bachelors of Education. He takes off from Mr. Amos Nomwesigwa, a third year student doing bachelors of Social Work and social administration. In his remarks Amos Nomwesigwa appreciated the Forward to Excellence Government, BBUC Staff and BBUC community for the support they rendered to him during his tenure of Service.  He requested that the same should be done for H.E Owen Namara.

H.E excellence Owen Namara Sworn in today the 15/12/2022. In his speech, he requested his team members to take on service with courage well knowing that returns are heavenly.