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ISBAT University (ISBAT), whose complete name is International Business, Science And Technology University, is a chartered university in Uganda.[3]

History

The university was established in 2005 as a post-secondary (tertiary) institution of education, that was affiliated with Sikkim Manipal University of India. At that time all courses and academic courses belonged to and were awarded by the Indian university.[4]

In 2013 ISBAT began awarding its own degrees and changed its classification to “Other Degree Awarding Institution” (ODAI). In 2015, the university moved to its present campus off of Lugogo Bypass Road. In 2016, ISBAT was elevated to a full university, having met the requirements of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE).[4] On 18 November 2019, the university acquired charter status from the UNCHE.[5]

Overview

As of May 2019, ISBAT University is associated with UCAM University Spain and with Manipal University Dubai.[6] It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).[4]

Community social responsibility

In April and May 2019, ISBAT University hosted a neurosurgery, pediatric cardiology and oncology medical camp run by physicians and surgeons from Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited from India. The visiting doctors offered free consultations to over 200 patients.[2][7]

Computing and Technology

ISBAT University has been consistently ranked among Uganda’s leading institutions for technology education since its establishment, offering programmes spanning information technology, computer science, networking, cybersecurity, engineering, and artificial intelligence.[8] In 2021, ISBAT effectively absorbed the operations of Aptech Computer Education in Uganda, which had operated in the country since 1999 and trained over 17,000 students in East Africa over more than two decades, rebranding its premises as the ISBAT University City Campus following accreditation by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.[9][10]

Building on this foundation, the university has expanded into artificial intelligence and robotics, offering a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and a Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, supported by a dedicated AI and Robotics Laboratory on its Lugogo Bypass campus.[11][12] In 2023, a team of four third-year AI students won Shs11.1 million in the Revolution Hackathon Uganda, organised by TotalEnergies Uganda through OutBox Uganda, applying AI algorithms to identify optimal electric vehicle charging locations across Kampala.[13] The university also developed Uganda’s first functional humanoid robot, unveiled in 2026 at a ceremony presided over by State Minister for Planning Amos Lugoloobi.[14] Alumni of the AI programme include Eric Jagwara, an AI engineer who has represented Uganda in international platforms including the ITU AI for Good initiative.

At ISBAT’s 18th graduation ceremony in November 2025, held under the theme Transforming Higher Education by Integrating Emerging Technologies, the Minister for ICT Chris Baryomunsi called for expanded AI and robotics training as a driver of national GDP growth.[15][16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Francis Emorut (28 November 2019). “Kabushenga Tips Graduands”. New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. ^ a b Segawa, Nixon (1 May 2019). “ISBAT University Announces Free Neurosurgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Camp”. Kampala: SoftPower Uganda. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  3. ^ ISBAT University (2019). “Overview of ISBAT University”. Kampala: ISBAT University. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Businge, Conan (14 August 2017). “ISBAT offers 200 scholarships to students”. New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  5. ^ Geoffery Serugo (19 November 2019). “ISBAT University attains charter status, vows to uphold teaching standards”. Kampala: Eagle Uganda Online. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  6. ^ “Location of ISBAT University, Kololo, Kampala, Uganda” (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  7. ^ Mubiru, Apollo (30 April 2019). “Free Neurosurgery Camp Opens In Kampala”. New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  8. ^ “Why studying at ISBAT University will be worth your time”. Daily Nation. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  9. ^ “After over 20 years, Aptech closes shop”. Techjaja. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  10. ^ “NCHE accredits ISBAT University City Campus as Aptech closes shop”. Nile Post. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  11. ^ “Uganda gets first humanoid robot”. New Vision. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  12. ^ “ISBAT University Inaugurates Cutting-Edge AI & Robotics Lab”. Campus Bee. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  13. ^ “ISBAT University Artificial Intelligence students win Shs11.1m”. Daily Monitor. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  14. ^ “Uganda gets first humanoid robot”. New Vision. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  15. ^ “Facilitate digital transformation, ICT minister urges universities”. Daily Monitor. 13 November 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  16. ^ “Minister urges AI and robotics training to drive GDP growth”. Daily Monitor. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2026.