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29 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in Uganda

29 Computer Science & IT courses are taught at 7 universities in Uganda — most run 3 Years. Courses from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University and Mountains of the Moon University come first, because those universities rank highest.

How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Mbarara University of Science and Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 238,557 citations and an h-index of 164.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 17 bachelor's, 7 master's and 4 diploma. The usual length is 3 Years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (79% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (58% of courses with a stated intake). Mbarara University of Science and Technology offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Uganda for Computer Science & IT?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda), Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) and Mountains of the Moon University (#8 in Uganda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Uganda?

Most listed courses run 3 Years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Uganda?

Spring is the main intake — 79% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Uganda?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology, with 7, ahead of Nkumba University (6).

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