Valley University of Science and Technology is under a founding body known as Mukaira Foundation Ltd. The company limited by shares is incorporated in Uganda and currently runs two business entities known as Valley University of Science and Technology & Valley Wines that deals in growing grapes and processing of wine.
Company has sufficient land for University activities and even its expansion in future.
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Mission: To develop skills in Innovation and Modern Technologies in Science and Business for Economic Development and Society Transformation.
Motto: Education for Self-Reliance.
The Board of Directors of Mukaira Foundation Ltd, resolved to start a private University to further strengthen its objectives as stated in its Articles and Memorandum of Association. This was after the realization that;
The policy of Government is to promote science, technology and innovations led economy.
There are limited private Universities producing graduates in sciences especially in rural based areas.
We want to bridge the gap by supporting Government in promotion of sciences by starting science based University
Challenges of Unemployment, unskilled labor, unhealthy population (e.g. Bushenyi has highest rate of malnutrition) can be solved by well trained professionals in the various fields of sciences e.g. agriculture, agro-processing, viticulture, management sciences that are essential in natural sciences
To be the Leading rural based University, providing practical knowledge and skills in new scientific methods of work for socio-economic development and transformation in a competitive environment.
Administrative Block: The university has an administrative block in place which houses all the administrative offices like Vice Chancellor’ office, academic registrars, finance office, dean of students, University secretary, offices for deans of faculties and all the other administrative and academic offices
Lecture rooms: The University has fully fledged resources to accommodate all programmes with enough lecture spaces. There are enough and well trained academic staff to facilitate the programmes.
Library: The library: The University Library is well stocked with relevant books for the program. There are approximately 200 books and about 80,000 textbooks (e-books). The library is equipped with computers connected to the internet. Students will have access to computers to locate reading materials in the library because the institution has an internet connection. They will also be able to access the e-library from anywhere as long as there is an internet connection.
Science laboratories: The University has two science laboratories in place, and has also identified partners with good facilities to facilitate science training. Students offering science related programs and course units will utilize the science laboratory for their practical study. The University will also utilize its enormous field laboratories like the animal farm, agricultural gardens and forests for their practical study.
Computer Laboratory: The University has fully fledged computer laboratory with a projector and over 50 computers connected to the internet to facilitate proper learning. All computer related course units will be facilitated in the computer laboratory to enable students have hands on experience and exposure to modern usage of ICT in their relevant programs of study.
Health services: There is a Clinic/Sick bay in place to provide emergency and first line treatment before they can be referred to bigger health facilities.
Guest House: There is a well furnished guest house in place to cater for part-time and visiting lecturers’ accommodation.
