Notable Universities in Uganda

A closer look at 18 universities in Uganda — founding, campus language, and academic strengths.

School	City	Type	Founded	Language	Notable Programs
Makerere University	Kampala	Public	1922	English	MedicineAgricultureSocial Sciences
Islamic University in Uganda	Mbale	Public	1988	English, Arabic	Islamic StudiesArabic LanguageEducation
Mbarara University of Science and Technology	Mbarara	Public	1989	English	MedicineNursingPharmacy
Ndejje University	Ndejje	Private	1992	English	EngineeringBusiness AdministrationEducation
Uganda Martyr's University	Nkozi	Private	1993	English	AgricultureBusiness AdministrationEducation
Nkumba University	Entebbe	Private	1994	English	Business AdministrationTourism & Hospitality ManagementLaw
Bugema University	Bugema	Private	1997	English	Business AdministrationEducationTheology
Uganda Christian University	Mukono	Private	1997	English	LawEducationDivinity
Busoga University	Iganga	Private	1999	English	EducationBusiness AdministrationTheology
Kampala University	Kampala	Private	1999	English	Business AdministrationLawSocial Sciences
Kampala International University	Kampala	Private	2001	English	MedicineNursingPharmacy
Gulu University	Gulu	Public	2002	English	AgricultureHealth SciencesPeace and Conflict Studies
Kyambogo University	Kampala	Public	2003	English	Vocational TrainingTeacher EducationSpecial Needs Education
Mountains of the Moon University	Fort Portal	Public	2005	English	AgricultureEnvironmental ScienceBusiness Administration
Busitema University	Busitema	Public	2007	English	AgricultureEngineeringHealth Sciences
Central Buganda University	Mpigi	Private	2007	English	LawSocial SciencesEducation
Mutesa 1 Royal University	Masaka	Private	2007	English	Business AdministrationEducationAgriculture
St. Augustine International University	Kampala	Private	2012	English	NursingPublic HealthBusiness Administration