Victoria University is preparing to establish a new campus in Naguru, Kampala, with Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga announcing that construction is set to begin in 2026.
Muganga unveiled architectural impressions of the proposed campus, which will be located in Naguru near Phaneroo Ministries. The designs offer a first look at what could become the university’s new home.
The vice chancellor described the designs as striking enough to initially look like something generated by artificial intelligence.
“At first glance, you might think someone got a little too creative with AI.”
Muganga said the designs are, however, actual architectural impressions for the planned Victoria University campus.
“But no, these are the actual design impressions of the upcoming @VUKampala campus in the heart of Kampala, Naguru to be exact, close to @Phanerookampala.”
The announcement signals a planned move away from the university’s current premises at Victoria Towers on Jinja Road in central Kampala.
Muganga said work on the project would begin in 2026 and expressed excitement about eventually seeing the designs transformed into physical buildings.
“We cannot wait to see these images become something you can actually walk into, experience, and call home.”
However, the university has not yet provided several key details about the project. Muganga did not disclose the construction cost, expected completion date or when students and staff could relocate to the new campus.
The announcement also did not specify which facilities will be housed in the proposed Naguru development.
Victoria University is part of businessman Sudhir Ruparelia’s Ruparelia Group. Ruparelia acquired the institution from Edulink Holdings Limited in 2013, after which the university moved from Kamwokya to its current Jinja Road premises.
The businessman’s education portfolio also includes Kampala Parents School and Kampala International School Uganda.
Victoria University received its university charter in August 2022 and promotes practical learning focused on equipping students with skills for employment and self-employment.
For now, the Naguru project remains at the design and construction-start stage, with the newly released impressions providing the clearest glimpse yet of the university’s planned future campus.