About Lira University
Established in 2009 as a constituent college of Gulu University, Lira University gained full university status in 2015 through an Act of Parliament. Located in Lira, a city in northern Uganda, it is approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Gulu and 124 kilometres northwest of Soroti.
Lira University is divided into six faculties, offering a range of degree programs. It has a teaching hospital serving as a training centre for medical students and providing comprehensive healthcare services to the public. The university's library has transformed into a modern academic library, enhancing its teaching and research capabilities.
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- 41 : 59Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 14.3No. of students per staff(1)
- 1,570Number of FTE Students(1)
- n/aProportion of ISR Publication(1)
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Subjects taught at Lira University
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
Education
- Education
Computer science
- Computer Science
Psychology
- Psychology
