Lira University: Statistics

Updated: May 10, 2026 EliteDegrees

Position	Category
# 11133 of 14,131	In the World
# 598 of 1,104	In Africa
# 28 of 46	In Uganda

Quick Review

Acceptance rate

25%

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Bachelor

Website

lirauni.ac.ug

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	25%

We've calculated the 25% acceptance rate for Lira University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Lira University.

Degree Level	Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree	1,749 CR
Bachelor Program	1,950 CR
Master Program	2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral	2,850 CR

Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Lira University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Lira University.

Faculty : Computing and Information Sciences

Computer Science Information Technology

Faculty : Education

Education

Faculty : Management Sciences

Accountancy Business Administration Business and Commerce Economics Management Public Administration

Faculty : Medicine

Medicine

Faculty : Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing Wildlife

Faculty : Public Health

Health Sciences Public Health

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Lira University.

Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctoral
Art & Design	No	No	No
Biology	Yes	No	No
Business	Yes	No	No
Chemistry	Yes	No	No
Computer Science	Yes	No	No
Economics	Yes	No	No
Engineering	Yes	No	No
Environmental Science	Yes	No	No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	Yes	No	No
Mathematics	Yes	No	No
Medicine	Yes	No	No
Physics	Yes	No	No
Psychology	Yes	No	No

Bachelor's Degree

Agricultural Education Biology Business and Commerce Computer Education Computer Graphics Computer Science Economics Education Information Sciences Information Technology Library Science Management Medicine Midwifery Primary Education Psychology Psychotherapy Public Administration Public Health Science Education Secondary Education Surgery

Postgraduate Diploma

Finance Management Public Administration Public Health

Master's Degree

Business Administration Education Management Midwifery Public Administration

General Info & Contacts

Founded 2015

Motto The beacon

Address P.O. Box 1035 Lira Uganda

City Population 117,000

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