Welcome to one of Uganda’s vibrant and fast-growing public universities — a place where innovation meets purpose and education transforms lives.
Assoc. Prof. Simon Anguma Katrini
Vice Chancellor
Assoc. Prof. Simon Anguma Katrini became Vice Chancellor in September 2023, having served as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs). A physicist, he holds an MSc in Physics (nuclear radiation physics) and a PhD in Physics (solar energy physics), and spent 17 years at Mbarara University of Science and Technology before joining Muni in 2015.
Welcome to Muni University, located in the heart of the West Nile region in Arua City. This website is your gateway to the life, learning and work that define our university — a dynamic community dedicated to academic excellence, research and community impact.
Established to expand access to quality higher education in Uganda and beyond, Muni University is a centre of excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. Our serene hilltop campus provides a beautiful environment for study, innovation and personal growth.
Muni brings together talented students, dedicated academic staff and committed administrative and support staff, all working to advance knowledge and find solutions to the challenges facing our communities and the wider world. We nurture graduates who are not only competent in their fields but visionary leaders equipped to drive sustainable development.
Our students are encouraged to go beyond the classroom — into research, entrepreneurship, innovation, sport, culture and community service. Our community is diverse, inclusive and globally connected, drawing students and staff from across Uganda, Africa and beyond.
If you are considering joining us, you are warmly invited to visit during our Annual Open Day, or to contact the Admissions Office for a guided tour of the campus.
Welcome once again to Muni University — a home of innovation, excellence and transformation.
Muni University must lead in research, and that leadership begins with you, our students.