Established in 1989, Uganda Martyrs University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Kampala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a small coeducational Ugandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.