Victoria University has officially received accreditation from the Law Council to offer a Bachelor of Laws degree, marking a major milestone in its academic journey and legal education ambitions.
The announcement was made by George Omunyokol, Chairperson of the Committee on Legal Education and Training of the Law Council.
This final approval follows earlier accreditation by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), which, on July 12, 2024, authorized Victoria University to teach Law and two other programs — Bachelor of Events and Hospitality Management and Diploma in Events and Hospitality Management.
Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga welcomed the accreditation as a milestone filled with pride and excitement for the continuity in the University’s journey of excellence.
Dr. Muganga said, “We are overjoyed and deeply grateful to the Law Council for officially recognizing @VUKampala as an accredited higher education institution authorized to teach Law in Uganda. This milestone fills us with pride and excitement as we continue our journey of excellence.Thank you, Law Council.”
The NCHE accreditation had allowed the University to admit 81 students annually into the Law programme for the next nine academic years. However, full implementation required a green light from the Law Council — which has now been granted.
Prof. Mary Okwakol, Executive Director of NCHE, revealed the institution’s accreditation in a letter dated July 12, 2024:
“I am pleased to inform you that after due consideration, Council at its 76th Meeting of 10th July 2024, under Min. 607/76/2024 accredited the academic programmes indicated below for the specified admissible number of students and the stated accreditation period with effect from July 10.”
Dr. Muganga previously described the NCHE accreditation as “great news” and invited students to apply:
“Ugandans are invited to join Victoria University and become part of the esteemed legal fraternity.
Our innovative LLB programme goes beyond traditional legal education, offering additional expertise in digital mastery and AI proficiency.”
This approval by the Law Council not only affirms the University’s compliance with national legal education standards but also solidifies its place as one of the 19 institutions in Uganda accredited to teach Law — joining the ranks of Makerere University, Uganda Christian University, and Kampala International University, among others.
The accreditation also comes as a timely endorsement of a programme that the university had already started implementing, now enabling students to graduate with officially recognized degrees.
In accordance with Section 119(A) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, NCHE had earlier warned institutions against running unaccredited programmes. Prof. Okwakol emphasized the need for adherence to guidelines:
“Officers of the NCHE shall review the implementation during their periodic administrative and monitoring visits to your institution.”
Victoria University recently expanded its academic portfolio, also launching UBTEB-certified vocational courses aimed at enhancing practical skills and hands-on learning.
