UCU Graduates 670, Women Take 14 of 22 First Class Honours

[Archival Sense]

Women account for nearly two-thirds of Uganda Christian University’s First Class graduates, while the university is awarding degrees and diplomas to 670 students across five academic categories.

Out of 670 students graduating from Uganda Christian University (UCU), 22 have earned First Class degrees. And women have claimed the bigger share of the top honours, taking 14 places compared to eight for men.

The figures, announced by Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, show that women make up about 64% of the First Class graduates, despite accounting for 42% of the entire graduating class.

In the overall class, men are the majority, with 390 graduates representing 58%, while women account for 280, or 42%.

Meet the top students​

Jane Namunana leads the graduating class with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.70, making her the best overall student.

David Kuteesa is the best male student, with a CGPA of 4.63.

The difference between their scores is 0.07 points.
The graduating class spans five academic categories, from doctoral degrees to diplomas.

• 333 undergraduate degrees — nearly half of all graduates.
• 233 Master’s degrees — about one in every three graduates.
• 87 Diplomas — around 13% of the class.
• 10 Postgraduate Diplomas — about 1.5%.
• 7 PhDs — roughly 1% of the graduating class.

Undergraduate degree recipients form the largest group, accounting for almost 50% of all graduates. Master’s graduates make up another 35%, meaning that undergraduate and Master’s students together account for about 85% of the class.

Doctoral graduates are the smallest group, with seven students receiving PhDs.

The graduation at a glance​

Category	Number
Total graduates	670
Men	390
Women	280
First Class graduates	22
PhDs	7
Master’s degrees	233
Undergraduate degrees	333
Postgraduate Diplomas	10
Diplomas	87

The numbers offer a snapshot of the graduating class: men make up the majority of graduates overall, but women lead among those earning First Class degrees. Meanwhile, undergraduate and Master’s qualifications account for the bulk of the awards.

Photo by UCU