About
Makerere University is Uganda's largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922, and the oldest currently active university in East Africa. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school, offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. These...
Makerere University is Uganda's largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922, and the oldest currently active university in East Africa. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school, offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. These colleges include College of Natural Sciences (CONAS), College of Health Sciences (CHS), College of Engineering Art & Design (CEDAT), College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies (CAES), College Of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHUSS), College of Computing and Information Sciences (COCIS), College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security (COVAB), College of Education and External Studies (CEES) and Makerere University Business School (MUBS). In addition, Makerere has another campus in Jinja City, Eastern Uganda.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 747 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,506
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 43 : 57
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 69 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =211 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 230 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =357 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =398 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =577 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =812 | 46.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.8 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Makerere University?
Makerere University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =747.
When was Makerere University founded?
Makerere University was founded in 1922.
What are the top subjects at Makerere University?
Top subjects at Makerere University include: Development Studies, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Veterinary Science, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Makerere University located?
Makerere University is located in Kampala, Uganda.