24 Best Economics & Public Policy Programs in Uganda

Across Uganda, 7 universities offer 24 Economics & Public Policy programs; the most common length is 3 Years. The list starts with courses at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University and Busitema University.

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1Bachelor's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Bachelor of Science in Economics (course code: ECO) is offered by the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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2PhD / Doctorate

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies at Mbarara University of Science and Technology is offered by the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences. The course...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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3Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Development Studies Duration 1 Year

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Graduate Diploma in Development Studies is offered by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The course code is PGD...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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4Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Development Studies Duration 2 Years

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Arts in Development Studies at Mbarara University of Science and Technology is offered by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. It has course code MAs a...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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5Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Governance and Planning Duration 2 Years

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Arts in Governance and Planning is offered by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The course code is M...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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6Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Local Governance and Planning

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Arts in Local Governance and Planning is offered by Mbarara University of Science and Technology through the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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7Bachelor's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Development Economics

Gulu University — The Bachelor of Development Economics (GDE) at Gulu University is an undergraduate degree with a duration of 3 years. The listed study time is weekdays, and the intake is...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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8Bachelor's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Quantitative Economics

Gulu University — The Bachelor of Quantitative Economics at Gulu University is a three-year programme. It includes study in Mathematics and in either Economics or Entrepreneurship, as requ...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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9Bachelor's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science Economics

Gulu University — The Bachelor of Science Economics (GSE) at Gulu University is a three-year programme. It is delivered on weekdays, with an August intake.Admission is based on academic pe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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10Bachelor's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science with Education Mathematics and Economics

Gulu University — The Bachelor of Science with Education (Mathematics and Economics) at Gulu University is a 3-year programme. It combines study in Education with Mathematics and Economics...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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11Bachelor's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science with Education Mathematics and Economics Hme

Gulu University — The Bachelor of Science with Education (Mathematics and Economics) (code HME) at Gulu University is a degree in Education that focuses on Mathematics and Economics. The p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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12Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics

Gulu University — The Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme with a duration of 2 Years. Students study Governance and Ethics as part of the...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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13Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Development Studies

Gulu University — The Master of Development Studies (code MDS) at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme with study time on weekdays. It has a duration of 1 year.Course structure deta...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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14Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Science in Economics

Gulu University — The Master of Science in Economics (MEC) at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme for students with a bachelor’s degree in economics-related areas such as Economics...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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15Bachelor's Degree

#5 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics

Busitema University — The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics at Busitema University is a specialized undergraduate program that combines economics theory, quantitative analysis,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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16Bachelor's Degree

#6 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Home Economics with Education Bvs He Ed

Kyambogo University — The Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Home Economics with Education (BVS.HE/ED) at Kyambogo University is a pre-service degree programme for A’ Level leavers and diploma...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Three YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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17Diploma

#6 in Uganda Uganda

Diploma in Home Economics Vocational Education Secondary Dvhes

Kyambogo University — The Diploma in Home Economics Vocational Education Secondary (DVHES) at Kyambogo University is a pre-service diploma programme aimed at “A” level leavers who want a caree...

DiplomaLevel

Two YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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18Bachelor's Degree

#8 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Mountains of the Moon University — The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is an undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Business & Management Sciences, offered through the Department of Business Adminstration...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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19Bachelor's Degree

#12 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor Of Arts In Development Studies

Nkumba University — The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies at Nkumba University is an undergraduate development studies programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Arts degree in De...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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20Master's Degree

#12 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Development Studies

Nkumba University — The Graduate Diploma in Development Studies at Nkumba University is a one-year programme intended for graduates. It covers development studies through a programme structu...

Master's DegreeLevel

one yearDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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21Master's Degree

#12 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Development Studies

Nkumba University — The Master of Arts in Development Studies at Nkumba University prepares students for work in the development studies field. Students gain knowledge and skills related to...

Master's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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22Bachelor's Degree

#15 in Uganda Uganda

Arts in Development Studies

Bugema University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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23Bachelor's Degree

#15 in Uganda Uganda

Arts in Economics

Bugema University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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24Diploma

#15 in Uganda Uganda

Development Studies

Bugema University

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Mbarara University of Science and Technology is cited most (238,557 citations).

Inside the course list

By level: 12 bachelor's, 9 master's, 2 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 3 Years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (43% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (43% of courses with a stated intake). Gulu University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Economics & Public Policy in Uganda?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda), Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) and Busitema University (#5 in Uganda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Uganda?

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

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in Uganda?

Fall is the main intake — 43% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Uganda?

Gulu University, with 8, ahead of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (6).

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