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23 Best Engineering Programs in Uganda

Across Uganda, 6 universities offer 23 Engineering programs, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University and Busitema University come first, because those universities rank highest.

2Bachelor's Degree
MU Mbarara University of Science and Technology logo
#2 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (course code: CVE) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology is an undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Applied Sc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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5Bachelor's Degree
MU Mbarara University of Science and Technology logo
#2 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Bachelor of Software Engineering at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (Faculty of Computing and Informatics) covers the systematic development and applicat...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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7Master's Degree
MU Mbarara University of Science and Technology logo
#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The course c...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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10Bachelor's Degree
BU Busitema University logo
#5 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

Busitema University — The Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering at Busitema University is an undergraduate programme that covers mining and mineral resource extraction. The curriculum incl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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15Bachelor's Degree
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Engineering Civil

Ndejje University — The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) at Ndejje University is designed to build theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the planning, design, construction, and maint...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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16Bachelor's Degree
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Engineering Electrical

Ndejje University — The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at Ndejje University is designed to build theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the design, operation, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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17Bachelor's Degree
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Engineering Geomatics

Ndejje University — The Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatics at Ndejje University focuses on land surveying, mapping, geospatial analysis, and modern positioning technologies. Students build...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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18Bachelor's Degree
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical

Ndejje University — The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at Ndejje University prepares students for work in the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. St...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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20Diploma
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Ndejje University — The Diploma in Civil Engineering at Ndejje University equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for planning, design, construction, and maintenance...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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21Diploma
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Ndejje University — The Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Ndejje University is designed to build students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills for designing, installing, maintainin...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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22Diploma
NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Ndejje University — The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Ndejje University equips students with knowledge and practical skills to design, manufacture, operate, and maintain mechanical sy...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
January/AugustIntake
Engineering
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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: 15 bachelor's, 5 diploma, 2 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (33% of courses with a stated intake). Ndejje University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Uganda for Engineering?

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 Engineering course take in Uganda?

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

When do Engineering courses start in Uganda?

Spring is the main intake — 87% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Uganda?

Ndejje University, with 8, ahead of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (7).

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