How Many Universities Are In Uganda

What is a University?

A university is an institution of higher education and research that awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines.

Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have graduate schools.

How Many Universities Are In Uganda

There are 43 universities found in Uganda.

What is the main university in Uganda?

Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922.

Which are the best universities in Uganda?

Makerere University

Gulu University (GU)

Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi

Kyambogo University

Ndejje University

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

How many private universities are there in Uganda?

Higher education in Uganda is growing steadily with over 38 private universities cropping up. We bring you a comprehensive list of the private universities in Uganda.

How many years is a degree in Uganda?

For a first degree, most Ugandan students study a three-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree, featuring a combination of seminars, workshops, and lectures made up of different modules.

How long is a Ph.D. at Makerere University?

As a Centre of excellence for graduate training, Makerere University School of Public Health offers a Ph.D. in Public Health by

research as a three-year program with enrolment possible at any time during the year.