Makerere University

Makerere University, Kampala

  • #901-950 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 35,307Total Students
  • 1,468Faculty
  • 2,694Int'l Students

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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. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses.

About

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. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1201-1400
  • 2024
    #951-1000
  • 2025
    #901-950

Student & Staff

Total students
35,307

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International students
2,694

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Total faculty staff
1,468

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Total students
35,307

International students
2,694

Total faculty staff
1,468

1360
108
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Campus locations

Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG,

Makerere University , Kampala , Uganda ,

Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG,

Makerere University , Kampala , Uganda ,

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