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.
- #601 Ranking
- 67 Bachelors
- 1,460 Academic Staff
- 32,113 Students
- 963 Students (int'l)
- 14,130 Students (female)
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Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (24)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- B.Arch. Architecture
- Bachelor Biomedical Laboratory Technology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Business Statistics
- B.Sc. Cytotechnology
- B.Sc. Dental Technology
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor Environmental Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- MBChB Medicine and Surgery
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Physics
- Bachelor Population Studies
- B.Sc. Quantitative Economics
- B.Sc. Science with Education
- Bachelor Statistics
- Bachelor Veterinary Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (17)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor Agricultural and Rural Innovation
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Development Studies
- Bachelor Environmental Health Sciences
- Bachelor Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Sc. Meteorology
- B.Sc. Quantitative Economics
- Bachelor Social and Entrepreneurial Forestry
Social Sciences (16)
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Commerce
- Bachelor Commerce (External)
- Bachelor Community Psychology
- Bachelor Development Economics
- Bachelor Development Studies
- B.A. Drama and Film
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Land Economics
- B.Sc. Meteorology
- Bachelor Population Studies
- B.Sc. Quantitative Economics
- B.A. Social Sciences
Medicine & Health (14)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor Community Psychology
- B.Sc. Cytotechnology
- BDS Dental Surgery
- B.Sc. Dental Technology
- Bachelor Environmental Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition
- MBChB Medicine and Surgery
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Sports Science
- Bachelor Veterinary Medicine
Agriculture & Forestry (12)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor Agricultural and Rural Innovation
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Sc. Meteorology
- Bachelor Social and Entrepreneurial Forestry
- Bachelor Veterinary Medicine
Business & Management (10)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- Bachelor Agribusiness Management
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Business Statistics
- Bachelor Commerce
- Bachelor Commerce (External)
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- Bachelor Tourism
Engineering & Technology (9)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor Biomedical Laboratory Technology
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- Bachelor Agricultural and Rural Innovation
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition
- B.Sc. Land Economics
- Bachelor Library and Information Science
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
Computer Science & IT (7)
- Bachelor Commerce
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- Bachelor Library and Information Science
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- Bachelor Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- B.Arch. Architecture
- B.A. Drama and Film
- Bachelor Fine Art
- B.A. Music
Humanities (4)
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Drama and Film
- B.A. Social Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- Bachelor Catering and Hotel Management
- B.Sc. Sports Science
- Bachelor Tourism
Education & Training (2)
- B.Sc. Science with Education
- B.Sc. Sports Science
Law (2)
- B.Sc. Land Economics
- L.L.B. Laws
Journalism & Media (1)
- Bachelor Journalism and Communication
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.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
601 -200
2021
401 200
2020
601
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
1001
2021
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2020
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
631 -20
2020
611
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.
Accreditation
Makerere University is officially accredited by the Ugandan National Council for Higher Education.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
Makerere University has one of the best lectures in the country, but with the escalating levels of riots this has hindered my education since classes are cutoff and the university is not yet at the standard of applying online studies.
excellent
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
the experience was really good
excellent
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
the experience with the University was really good
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