THE ANNUAL WILDLIFE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM-JUNE 2023
UWRTI REVIEWS ITS CURRICULUM AT NYAIKA HOTEL FORT-PORTAL
UGANDA WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE WORKSHOP AT MWEYA ,OCTOBER 2018
WELCOMING REMARKS Dr. Margret Draciru welcomed participants to the workshop on behalf of UWA ED. The chairman (Dr. Arthur Mugisha) asked participants to actively participate in the workshop discussions in order to collect views of all stakeholders invited. He also informed participants that the major objective of the workshop is to develop a research agenda […]
Our Legal Mandate
Objective XIII of the Uganda Constitution 1995 provides for the protection of important natural resources, including; land, water, wetlands, mineral, fauna and flora on behalf of the people of Uganda. Objective XXVII of the same Constitution also provides for sustainable development of Uganda’s natural resources for the present and future generations. Sub-section (ii) of the […]
Welcome to UWRTI
Dear valued stakeholders, it is my great pleasure and honour to welcome you to Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) Katwe, the only middle level institution in providing high standards and relevant professional and technical training in Wildlife and Tourism Management in Uganda. The institute traces its origin from 1991 under UNDP/FAO project. In […]
UWRTI Facilities
Student hostel Accommodation is available for all students at the institute campus; Rooms are allocated to students on a first-come first-serve basis. Where cases of indiscipline occur, identified students are approached, counseled and guided. Where persistence occurs, students are suspended from hostel and can find accommodation off campus. Medical services Medical care is provided at […]
Current Project under impementation
Currently, were are implementing a project ( UGA1402711/AP/004) under the framework of the “ support to skilling Uganda Project” That is funded With Enable, the Belgian Development Agency for Skills Development in the Albertine Rwenzori for skilling the youth, girls and women in tourism development. OTHER PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: The institute has partnership with a number of […]
Support our Training & Research Programs
Currently, there is lack of high quality research to better inform wildlife conservation, policy formulation and developments in the tourism sector. For instance, there are limited studies on declining wildlife stock and impacts of climate change in key national parks; there is limited tourism carrying capacity study in national parks and other protected areas; the […]
CERTIFICATE IN WILDLIFE TOURISM MANAGEMENT (CWT)
PROGRAMME DURATION Certificate in Wildlife Tourism Management is two years (2 years) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A candidate to be admitted for a diploma in Wildlife Tourism management has to fulfill one of the following: Holds O’ level certificate with at least three passes including Biology and English RESOURCES The institute has partnerships with Uganda Wildlife Authority […]
DIPLOMA IN WILDLIFE TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DWT)
In Uganda tourism industry which is largely wildlife based plays a key role in export earnings. The sector is now the leading foreign exchange earner for Uganda as of 2013, inform of foreign exchange to the national economy. As tourism industry continues to be the fastest growing sector globally, it has experienced a range of […]