Founded in 2002, Bishop Stuart University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mbarara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ruharo, Mbarara. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a very small coeducational Ugandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Bishop Stuart University (BSU) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Ugandan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.