Uganda

Universities in Uganda

Uganda has 69 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, Bugema University, was founded in 1948. Universities are distributed across 24 cities, with the highest concentration in Kampala.

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Universities by City

Kampala
21 universities
Other
17 universities
Lira
3 universities
Ishaka
3 universities
Gulu
2 universities
Masaka
2 universities
Fort Portal
2 universities
Arua
2 universities
Kagadi
1 universities
Rutoma
1 universities
Kasangati
1 universities
Busia
1 universities
Iganga
1 universities
Kamuli
1 universities
Njeru
1 universities

All Universities

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1Africa Graduate University
2African Bible College
3African Bible University
4African Rural University
5Aga Khan University
6All Saints University
7All Saints University Lango
8Ankole Western University
9Avance International University
10Bishop Stuart University
11Bugema University
12Busitema University
13Busoga University
14Busoga University
15Cavendish University Uganda
16Central Buganda University
17Clarke International University
18Equator University of Science and Technology
19Ernest Cook University
20Fairland University
21Ggaba National Major Seminary
22Gulu University
23International Health Sciences University
24International University of East Africa
25Inter-University Council for East Africa
26ISBAT University
27Kabale University
28Kampala International University
29Kampala International University School of Health Sciences
30Kampala University
31Karamoja Peace and Technology University
32Katigondo National Major Seminary
33Kayiwa International University
34Kigumba Petroleum Institute
35King Ceasor University
36Kumi University
37Kyambogo University
38Kyambogo University Bushenyi Learning Centre
39Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
40Lira University
41LivingStone International University
42Lugazi University
43Makerere University School of Dentistry
44Makerere University School of Law
45Makerere University School of Women and Gender Studies
46Mbarara University of Science and Technology
47Mountains of the Moon University
48Muni University
49Muteesa I Royal University
50Ndejje University
51Nile University of Uganda
52Nkumba University
53Reformed Theological College (Uganda)
54Saint Lawrence University
55Saint Mbaaga's Major Seminary Ggaba
56Soroti University
57St. Augustine International University
58St. Lawrence University
59Team University
60Uganda Christian University
61Uganda Management Institute
62Uganda Martyr's National Major Seminary Alokolum
63Uganda Martyrs University
64Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine
65Uganda Pentecostal University
66Uganda Technology and Management University
67University of the Sacred Heart Gulu
68Valley University of Science and Technology
69Victoria University

Higher Education in Uganda

Uganda's higher education system encompasses 69 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1948. Universities are present in 24 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Uganda?

Uganda has 69 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Uganda?

Bugema University is among the most notable institutions in Uganda.

Which city in Uganda has the most universities?

Kampala has the highest concentration of universities in Uganda.

What is the oldest university in Uganda?

Bugema University, founded in 1948, is the oldest higher education institution in Uganda.

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