Top Universities in Uganda (2026) — Ranked & Sourced | RankHub Africa | Verified Rankings Across all African Countries

Makerere University

Uganda's oldest and top-ranked university (est. 1922); ranked #1 nationally, #925 globally per July 2026 Webometrics

Kampala International University

Uganda's top-ranked private university; #2 nationally per July 2026 Webometrics

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Public STEM-focused university, est. 1989; #3 nationally per July 2026 Webometrics

Uganda Management Institute

#4 nationally per July 2026 Webometrics ranking

Kyambogo University

Large public university; #5 nationally per July 2026 Webometrics

Gulu University

Public university in Northern Uganda; ranked in national top 7 per EduRank 2025

Uganda Christian University

Private faith-based university, Mukono; ranked in national top 7 per EduRank 2025

Uganda Martyrs University

Private Catholic-founded university; ranked in national top 7 per EduRank 2025