African Rural University

African Rural University African Rural University (ARU) is Uganda’s newest university and the first all-women rural univers Personal Mastery. Team Learning. (Senge, 1994).

African Rural University (ARU) is Uganda’s newest university and the first all-women rural university in Africa fully accredited by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) [U1/PL/017]. It was founded by Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT). The University is located 1.5 Km along Kagadi-Hoima Road, Kagadi Town council, Kibaale District in Mid western Uganda East Africa. ARU c

reates a pool of female leaders who are capable of participating in the socio-economic empowerment of the marginalized, and also providing rigorous scientific input into the design and practice of rural development processes by offering an integrated curriculum. Objectives:
Increase the relevance of Higher Education
Enhance indigenous models of development
Empower the rural poor
Promote the development and application of entrepreneurial skills
Meet the growing demand for higher Education
Eliminate urban bias of University Education
Ride the tide of transformative education
Programme offering:
Students have three years of theory and practice and one year of field internship before graduation. Graduates are given opportunities of employment in satellite rural development centres; enjoy learning with professionals from Europe, America, Africa, Asia and Traditional wisdom specialists. Students participate in One hour of Foundation Course (Mon.-Fri.) that gives them the opportunity to reflect on development issues. Philosophy of ARU:
African Rural University has the capacity to consistently create its future and shape its destiny. Like all metanoic institutions, ARU has the following characteristics;

Shared Vision.Aligning ones individual vision of what one cares about in one’s life with that of the institution. Learning to expand the personal capacity to consistently create the results (Vision) of what one most cares about in one’s life, in the institution and the people that one serves. Transforming collective knowledge and collective thinking skills so that groups of people can reliably develop intelligence and ability greater than sum of individual member’s talents. In team learning, there is individual role but the concern is on the final results with combined efforts. The six attributes of high performance teams are;

Shared goals
Clear Roles and responsibilities
Effective communication
Efficient Processes
Mutual accountability
Mental Models. Mental Models are mental maps, opinions or assumptions. There is need to test the authenticity of the opinion otherwise assumptions are at times treated as reality. Mental models can affect the delivery of results and working relationships. Reflecting upon, continually clarifying and improving our understanding of the world, the pictures we form of it and how they shape our actions and decisions. (P.Senge, 1994)
Systems Thinking. A way of thinking structurally and a language for describing and understanding the forces and interrelationships that shapes behaviour of systems. An individual is a system. System thinkers go beyond events and patterns of behaviour and work around underlying structure which includes values, virtues, and principles among others. Students, staff and communities therefore are trained to analyze issues beyond the events descriptions of the patterns of behaviour to the underlying factors to and finding creative solutions.

Are you a passionate woman dedicated to making a difference through Development Work? The African Rural University (ARU)...
28/04/2025

Are you a passionate woman dedicated to making a difference through Development Work?
The African Rural University (ARU), a value based all-women university in Uganda, invites you to join our campus for the August intake. We offer accredited and integrated programs that equip you with the knowledge and skills to become change agents for transformation.
Why Choose ARU?
We are the only university focused on empowering women to drive positive change in rural Africa. We are the only university where all our graduates have ready work opportunities upon completion of studies meaning you won't look for jobs
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Bachelor of Rural Development (BRD) Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture (BSSA)

🌍 Happy World Food Day 2024! 🌾At African Rural University (ARU), we are committed to transforming rural communities thro...
16/10/2024

🌍 Happy World Food Day 2024! 🌾
At African Rural University (ARU), we are committed to transforming rural communities through sustainable agriculture and food sufficiency initiatives . Our work empowers women and youth with skills to promote sustainable food production, enhance nutrition, and contribute to the rural economy.
_*Here’s how we are making an impact as ARU*_
🌱 Hands-on training in sustainable agriculture through our Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture (BSSA) programme.
🥬 Kitchen gardens established across communities, promoting nutritious, balanced diets for children.
🌾 Collaborating with local farmers to improve crop and animal production for self-sufficiency.
🌍 Engaging communities through visionary approaches to enable them create sustainable food systems.
On this World Food Day, let’s continue to promote sustainable food systems and rural transformation.

Happy Independence Day Uganda
09/10/2024

Happy Independence Day Uganda

This morning, 3rd July 2024, a value-based delegation from African Rural University, led by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mwa...
03/07/2024

This morning, 3rd July 2024, a value-based delegation from African Rural University, led by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe (Ashoka Fellow), and ARU Senior Lecturer, Dr. Allawi Ssemanda, along with the Academic Registrar, Anthony Lwanga Claret, the Faculty Dean, Dr. Jerome Ssengonzi, Mr. Varerious Ndagije, and three students—ARU Guild President Jackline Katusabe, Atugonza Doreen, and Keviina Atuhairwe—are at Silver Spring Hotel, Bugolobi, Kampala to participate in the China-Africa Lecture Symposium.
The main objective of this symposium is to promote the understanding of the role of diplomacy in the quest for national, regional, and international development through research.
The half-day symposium is centered around the theme: “China and Africa: A Fine Traditional Culture and Modernization.”
More details to come.

01/05/2024
Are you a passionate woman dedicated to making a difference in rural communities?The African Rural University (ARU), a v...
01/05/2024

Are you a passionate woman dedicated to making a difference in rural communities?

The African Rural University (ARU), a value based all-women university in Uganda, is inviting applications for the August 2024/2025 intake. We offer accredited and integrated programs that equip you with the knowledge and skills to become change agents for transformation .

Why Choose ARU?

Unique Focus: We are the only university focused on empowering women to drive positive change in rural Africa. Our Students have ready jobs as rural transformation specialists upon completion of studies meaning you won't look for jobs but create conditions for rural transformation. Contact us on ;0780904900 or 0778692471

African Rural University Alumae Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) has been boosted with a generous se...
20/04/2023

African Rural University Alumae Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) has been boosted with a generous seed of 300 USD approximately 1,120,855 UgxThe seed was handed to Alumnae Association team by Patricia Seybold who was Chief Guest during the Alumnae Association launch on 16th ,April, 2023 at Reflection Centre,Kagadi District.Representing the seed recipients, Alida Joy hailed Patricia Seybold’s generous gesture towards the newly formed African Rural University Alumnae Association…...

African Rural University Alumae Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) has been boosted with a generous seed of 300 USD approximately 1,120,855 UgxThe seed was handed to Alumnae Ass…

On April 16, 2023, a historic event took place at African Rural University (ARU) as the long-awaitedAfrican Rural Unive...
20/04/2023

On April 16, 2023, a historic event took place at African Rural University (ARU) as the long-awaitedAfrican Rural University Alumnae Association was officially launched. The ceremony was graced byesteemed guests, including Chief Guest-Patricia Seybold from African Food and Peace Foundation(AFPF) , Alida Bakeema Boon, who represented the ARU Council Members , and Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe,the Vice Chancellor (VC) of African University,Mr Tusiime John along with 80 enthusiastic alumnae who…...

On April 16, 2023, a historic event took place at African Rural University (ARU) as the long-awaitedAfrican Rural University Alumnae Association was officially launched. The ceremony was graced by…

Mr. John Tusiime making a contribution during foundation Course The Vice Chancellor of African Rural University, Prof Mw...
14/04/2023

Mr. John Tusiime making a contribution during foundation Course The Vice Chancellor of African Rural University, Prof Mwalimu Musheshe has stressed the importance of inclusion in every programme aimed at transforming citizenry life . He made the remarks at Centre for Reflection in response to findings from Young African Works that highlighted the laxity of Persons with Disability in engaging in Development Programs over Exploitation…...

Mr. John Tusiime making a contribution during foundation Course The Vice Chancellor of African Rural University, Prof Mwalimu Musheshe  has stressed the importance of inclusion in  every …

ARU Alumnae association Launch
14/04/2023

ARU Alumnae association Launch

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