Lira University is located on a plateau with an excellent and inviting panoramic view of the vast expanse of land in the surrounding countryside of Ayere 2 & a half km of Kampala-Lira road.

Lira University was established as a Public University by Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 35, July 8th 2015 to expand equitable higher education in the country.

 The University has the following departments namely:

• Central Administration.
• Academic Registrar.
• Library and Information Services
• Dean of Students.
• Public Administration.
• Business Administration.
• School of Nursing and Midwifery.

The main objectives of half year revenue performance in the FY 2013/14

• To plan for the Faculties, Programmes, Courses and physical infrastructure development.
• To design, develop and refine the curricula for the various programmes that will be mounted.
• To construct lecture halls, laboratories, library and office accommodation and sport facilities.
• To procure laboratory equipment and machinery, furniture and office equipment.
• To recruit and pay salaries and allowances of the core staff needed to initiate the operations of the University College.
• To recruit and pay salaries and allowances of the academic staff who will mount the new programmes.
• To admit undergraduate students to the initial three programmes envisaged to be mounted by the college.
• To support Students’ Guild activities.
• To procure essentially needed scholastic materials.
• To procure a 67 seater Bus for Students.

Our Vision:

A Beacon Centre for Applied Sciences and Technology.

Our Mission:

To provide access to Quality Higher Education, research and Conduct Professional Training for the Delivery of appropriate services directed towards Sustainable utilization of Biodiversity for Community Transformation.