Uganda Technical College, Lira (UTC Lira) is a government-owned institution that awards diplomas, located in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Since its founding in 1948, the college has been at the heart of Technical and Vocational Education, nurturing skilled professionals who drive Uganda’s infrastructure and industrial growth.
Our Journey
- 1948 – Established as an Artisan Training Centre for World War II veterans, later admitting primary school leavers.
- 1972 – Upgraded to a Technical Institute, training O-level leavers in craft courses.
- 1984 – Became a Technical College, admitting A-level and Advanced Craft leavers into diploma programmes.
- 2022 – Officially recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Road & Bridge Construction under the Uganda Skills Development Project.
Programmes We Offer
- National Technician Diploma Programmes
- Architecture
- Building Construction Technology (Civil)
- Computer Networking (ICT)
- Software Development (ICT)
- Electrical and Electronics Technology (Electrical)
- Roads and Bridges Technology (Civil)
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology (Mechanical)
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Mechanical)
- Water and Irrigation Technology
- Short & Modular Courses
- Road & Bridge Construction & Maintenance
- Soil & Materials Testing
- Topographical & Land Surveying
- AutoCAD/ArchiCAD
- Computer Applications
- Computer Repair & Maintenance
- Welding & Fabrication, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Plant Operator & Driving with Elementary Mechanics
- Solar PV Systems & Domestic Electrical Installation
Centre of Excellence in Roads & Highways
As part of the Uganda Skills Development Project (USDP), UTC Lira was selected and developed into a Centre of Excellence in Highway and Bridge Construction. With modern workshops, laboratories, and heavy road construction equipment, the college trains highly skilled professionals in:
- Road Construction & Maintenance
- Bridge Construction & Maintenance
- Topographical & Land Surveying
- Soils and Materials Testing
- Use of Heavy Plant and Modern Road Technology