Transforming the nations of Africa
LivingStone International University exists to transform Africa through quality Christ-centered higher education.
LivingStone International University (LIU) is an accredited private non-profit Christian University established in Mbale, Uganda. Our mission is to transform Africa through quality Christ-centered higher education.
Ministry, Business, Education, IT, and Media
Student representation from Uganda, Kenya, Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Comoros, Tanzania, and Somalia
NEW: Fletcher Scholars Scholarships
Learn how you can transform a life, a family, and a community through our new education scholarships initiative. We hope you remain committed until your student graduates, but there’s no obligation.
Initiatives
Amplify
Foundation Circle
What Makes LIU a Great Investment?
IMPACT ON AFRICA LIU is well positioned in the Pearl of Africa, Uganda. With no visa requirements for residents of East Africa, this allows LIU to serve all the nations surrounding it. As well, when the students graduate, they can work anywhere in East Africa without a visa requirement. This means that all graduates will have the opportunity to serve and grow God’s Kingdom and be employable in the nation of their choice.
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES LIU works uniquely with each student, setting them up for success while on campus, as well as after graduation. Studies in relevant fields such as computer science, business, and agriculture provides LIU graduates with opportunities for immediate employment or entrepreneur possibilities. LIU adds new academic programs annually in order to remain relevant in the changing economic landscape.
DISCIPLES TRANSFORMING AFRICA Spiritual growth is a priority through regular chapel services, Bible classes and ministry studies. The campus chaplain serves and assists the growing disciples. Preparing disciples that make other disciples through LIU expands the goal of all becoming ‘living stones’ of Jesus.
Our Stories
Mentorship, Opportunity, and Faith in Action: How LivingStone International University Is Transforming Africa
Education has the power to change lives. When that education is grounded in faith, mentorship, and purpose, the impact reaches far beyond the classroom. At LivingStone International University (LIU) in Uganda, students are not only working toward degrees. They are growing as leaders, strengthening their faith, and preparing to serve their communities […]
Entering a New Era: Harding University Partners with LivingStone International University
February 2026 marks an important milestone for LivingStone International University. A new academic partnership with Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas signals growth, credibility, and long-term vision. This collaboration is not financial. It is strategic. It connects Harding’s College of Business Administration with LIU’s School of Business in a shared commitment to academic […]
“As you come to him, the Living Stone – rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him – you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
I Peter 2:4-5
See Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
LIU has an exciting road ahead, but it’s all because of the solid groundwork laid by leaders and visionaries.