Uganda Technical College Elgon

Appropriate Skills For Development

College Background

UTC Elgon was founded in 1931 as a Technical School, Artisan Training Centre, to train First World War veterans in technical skills. After a long time of existence, it was later elevated to Elgon Technical Institute in 1972 to offer Technical Certificate Courses in Engineering Craft programmes.

  • In 1984, it was upgraded to a Tertiary Institution, Uganda Technical College, to offer Diploma Courses in engineering fields, in addition to the Craft courses.
  • The College has attained competence in training of students to diploma level, and it is planned that it transforms into a Center of Excellence in construction trades.
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1931

Founded

As a Technical School, Artisan Training Centre, to train First World War veterans in technical skills.

1972

Elevated

To Elgon Technical Institute in 1972 to offer Technical Certificate Courses

1984

Upgraded

Tertiary Institution, to offer Diploma Courses in engineering fields, in addition to the Craft courses.

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VISION

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Our Vision

"To excel in developing innovative and enterprising technicians for sustainable development."

Core Values

Discipline
Team work
Integrity
Accountability
Empowerment

Our Mission

"To equip students with relevant knowledge and skills in engineering, science and leading-age technology to employers’ satisfaction; self-sustainability and national development through employer-led training; and use of appropriate technology, industrial collaboration and continuous assessment".

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