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7 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Uganda

Of the 7 Computer Science & IT universities in Uganda, Mbarara University of Science and Technology ranks highest on research impact (238,557 citations). Next come Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) and Mountains of the Moon University (#8 in Uganda). The universities on this list offer 29 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall
MU Mbarara University of Science and Technology logo
#2 in Uganda Uganda

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Public University · 7 courses in Computer Science & IT

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#2 in Uganda · by research impact
238,557 citations · h-index 164
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5Ranked
NU Nkumba University logo
#12 in Uganda Uganda

Nkumba University

Public University · 6 courses in Computer Science & IT

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25,000Students
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#12 in Uganda · by research impact
2,687 citations · h-index 20
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6Ranked
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Ndejje University

Public University · 4 courses in Computer Science & IT

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1992Founded
10,000Students
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#14 in Uganda · by research impact
2,246 citations · h-index 25
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How these universities 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Bugema University, founded in 1948. Nkumba University is the largest, with 25,000 students.

Inside the course list

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

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in Uganda?

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 many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in Uganda?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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