Established in 2016, Ankole Western University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Kabwohe (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Western Region. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Ankole Western University (AWU) is a very small coeducational Ugandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Ankole Western University (AWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.