Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics.
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (4)
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- B.Sc. Land Economics
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- B.Arch. Architecture
- Bachelor Fine Art
Business & Management (1)
- B.Sc. Construction Management
Computer Science & IT (1)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
Medicine & Health (1)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
About
History
Established in 1922 as a technical college, Makerere University was affiliated to the University of London until 1963 when it became one of the three constituent colleges of the University of East Africa. It became an independent University in 1970 by Act of Parliament.
Education
At the undergraduate level Makerere University has 145 programmes which include 11 (Eleven) Diplomas and 134 (One Hundred and Thirty Four) Bachelors programmes. The University also offers over 139 Postgraduate Programmes which include 17 (Seventeen) Postgraduate Diplomas and 135 (One Hundred and Thirty Five) Masters Degree programmes. All academic units have provision for offering Doctoral Degrees either by research only or by course work and dissertation.
Research
The University is always seeking to increase its investment in research, recognising that pertinent and applicable research is critical to the development needs of the country.
Career
The Career Development Centre (CDC) is a partnership between Makerere University and NFT Consult, a leading Human Resource Consultancy.
Housed at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), exists to to facilitate learning and practice as well as transitions and connections from academic life to professional employment.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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2020
601 -100
2019
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
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2019
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2018
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
611 -108
2019
503
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Counselling and Guidance Centre is here to help you address personal or emotional challenges that may affect you while studying or working in Makerere University. The Counselling and Guidance Centre works closely with all university units to enable students realize their academic and personal potential and to assist staff in addressing psychological issues that may affect them in living worthy and productive lives.
Library services
Makerere University Library comprises of the Main Library and seven specialised Branch Libraries, five located Makerere University main campus and two off campus. The library is adjacent to the freedom square, opposite the Faculty of Agriculture.
ICT services
Makerere University embarked on an ambitious project, with the support of external partners, to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) in all its functions as one of the critical elements of its strategic plan.
Medical services
Makerere University Hospital comprises various units which render different services to the University Community. It offers both curative and preventive services. The dental unit offers extraction, scaling, polishing and filling-in services for the teeth.
Student Life
Campus life
Makerere University is located on Makerere Hill which is one of the many hills on which Kampala, the Capital City of Uganda, is built. The main Campus is about 5 km to the North of the City Centre covering an area of 300 acres. The location offers an excellent academic environment free from all forms of disturbances associated with city centre locations, as portrayed in the University Anthem.
Sports facilities
There are number of recreation and sports activities at the University. The Department of Sports and Recreation offers welfare and sports skills services to the students through a comprehensive, dynamic and exciting Inter-Hall Sports Championships scheduled to take place during the First Semester of the each academic year.
Student Reviews
Career Growth
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My study experience at makerere University is quiet interesting, I have been exposed to different course units in the field of Human Resource Management that I believe I am accessing the right key knowledge and skills as a graduate through learning to become an innovative and creative manager in dealing with people and organizations.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was an exciting experience with ups and downs but also worth it
Academia, a career path to contribute to development of third work countries.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
In general, the learning environment is conducive to those that aim at academic excellence. Instructors play their part professionally and offer students environment to exercise their abilities though on a smaller extent. A few of the instructors are encouraging and basing on my experience with them, I was convinced to pursue a carea in academia. Generally, at makerere...
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