NCHE and Law Council inspect proposed University of Victoria Law School

May 9, 2024 Vaseline stjohnson 0

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) and the Law Council of Uganda have successfully inspected the University of Victoria’s proposed Faculty of Law, marking a major milestone in the university’s quest to establish a Faculty of Law in Good reputation.

This development follows the accreditation of additional NCHE courses at the University of Victoria, effective April 19, 2024. Accredited programs include Bachelor of Science with Education, Master of Mass Communication, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma of Hospitality Management and Culinary Art, Bachelor of Commerce. Arts and Industrial Design, Master of Science in Block Chain and Financial Technologies, and Bachelor of Hospitality Management and Culinary Art.

The accreditation demonstrates Victoria University’s commitment to quality education and excellence, paving the way for students to pursue their academic goals with confidence. The accreditation period ranges from 5 to 7 years, and the admissible number of students per academic year varies depending on the program.

Professor Mary JN Okwakol, Executive Director of NCHE, praised the hard work and dedication of the university, saying: “The accreditation of these programs is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. “We are committed to ensuring our programs meet the highest standards of quality and excellence, and we will continue to work closely with Victoria University to ensure they maintain these standards.”

As stipulated in the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 (as amended), accreditation is mandatory for all universities in Uganda. Professor Okwakol reminded the university of the importance of running only accredited programs and urged staff to implement the programs in accordance with NCHE regulations, which will be monitored during regular administrative and follow-up visits.

The University of Victoria expressed enthusiasm for the progress, saying: “We are excited about the progress and look forward to welcoming future legal minds.”