Over three thousand grade three primary school teachers in Karamoja are set to benefit from Gulu University's education programs following the opening of the university’s new campus in Kotido district.

Following the phasing out of Primary Teachers Colleges across the country, government, in its effort to enable lower-grade teachers upgrade their educational level with ten years to at least bachelor’s degrees, handed over the college to Gulu University, tasking it to target the over 3000 grade three teachers within the region to upgrade their education level.

Cue//…Dr. Stephen Odama on Gulu University

According to Dr. Stephen Odama, in charge of Gulu University's mature age entry scheme, the Kotido campus, scheduled to open its doors for the first time in August, was initially meant to offer only Bachelors in Education Primary.

However, due to demand from the people of Karamoja, they have decided to include Bachelors of Public Administration and Management to help public servants within the region advance their education, with more courses expected in the coming years.

According to Felista Auma, the university's assistant communication officer, the Bachelor of Education course shall be conducted on a long-distance model, allowing teachers to continue with their duties and only attend campus during holiday periods, while the Bachelor of Public Administration and Management will be offered only on weekends.

Auma further explains that the university accommodates everyone, which is why they have four admission modes: direct entrance, diploma, mature entrance, and higher access education certificate scheme.

Currently, Gulu University has campuses in Hoima, Kitgum, Moroto, and Kotido, with the main campus located in Gulu City.