[2] The university is located approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), northeast of the central business district of the city of Fort Portal, Kabarole District, in Western Uganda, approximately 294 kilometres (183 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital city.

The trustees include the Local District Councils, the three main religious bodies and interested and supportive individuals.

These were assigned to coordinate programs and activities to facilitate smooth transition of the university to a public institution.

All students undertake assessed field work during the 'recess term' which is presented using computer based technology at the start of the next semester.

[citation needed] There are multiple study programmes offered which generally include certificate, diploma and degree options.

The academic courses on offer are organised under the following Schools:[9] In September 2021, Parliament approved the takeover of the Mountains of the Moon University by the government.

At the time of becoming a public university, MMU has 265 approved staff positions (academic, administrative and support).