Founded in 2011, Victoria University, Kampala is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban 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, Victoria University, Kampala (VU) is a coeducational Ugandan higher education institution. Victoria University, Kampala (VU) 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 in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.