Leisure, Tourism And Hotel Management

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Kampala University is a dynamic academic unit established to address the increasing demand for professional training in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors. The department offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates to excel in both local and international industry settings.

Through strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, organized field attachments, and hands-on training, the department cultivates innovative and capable leaders ready to contribute to the evolving global tourism and hospitality landscape.

The program is available at multiple Kampala University campuses across Uganda, including Ggaba Main Campus, Luwero, Jinja, Masaka, and Mutundwe. To meet diverse learner needs, the department offers flexible study modes:

• Full-time (Regular) Program

• Weekend Program

• In-Service Program

• Online Studies

This flexibility enables students—including working professionals—to pursue quality education tailored to their schedules.

Our teaching is anchored in the Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) methodology, ensuring students acquire not only theoretical foundations but also practical competencies, professional skills, and attitudes essential for success in a competitive and dynamic tourism and hospitality industry.