Top Universities in Uganda

Makerere University

Public research university est. 1922

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)

Public science and medicine university

Kampala International University

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

Kyambogo University

Public institution focused on vocational & technical studies

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

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

Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Private Anglican university based in Mukono

Uganda Management Institute

#4 nationally per July 2026 Webometrics ranking

Kampala International University (KIU)

Large private university system in Uganda

Gulu University

Public university in Northern Uganda

Busitema University

Multi-campus public agricultural & engineering school

Uganda Christian University

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

Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)

Multi-campus university based in Mbale

Uganda Martyrs University

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

Victoria University Kampala

Private career-focused university owned by Ruparelia Group

Uganda Martyrs University (Nkozi)

Private Catholic university with main campus in Nkozi