132 Best Master's Programs in Uganda

Across Uganda, 6 universities offer 132 Master's programs — most run 2 Years. Courses from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University and Kyambogo University come first, because those universities rank highest.

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49Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Analysis

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Analysis is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Students follow the program...

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2 years full-timeDuration

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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50Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Science in Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine Sciences

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Science in Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine Sciences at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (Faculty of Health Sciences) is a specialized postgra...

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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51Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Science in Pharmacology

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Science in Pharmacology is a full-time postgraduate degree that provides advanced, in-depth knowledge of how drugs and chemical agents interact with living...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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52Master's Degree

#2 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Science in Physiology

Mbarara University of Science and Technology — The Master of Science in Physiology is an advanced degree focused on the functions and mechanisms of living systems. It covers processes from the molecular and cellular l...

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2 YearsDuration

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53Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Community Development

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Community Development at Gulu University is a postgraduate program for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised i...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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AugustIntake

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54Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Education

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Education (PGE) at Gulu University is a postgraduate program for candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree and can be generated from two Secondary S...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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Education

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55Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Enterpreneurship Skills Development

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Skills Development at Gulu University is a postgraduate diploma. It is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor’s Degr...

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1 YearDuration

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56Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (code: PGF) at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme focused on financial management. It requires a bachelor’s degree i...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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AugustIntake

Business & Management

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57Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management at Gulu University is a postgraduate program for students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. It follows a study...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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Business & Management

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58Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at Gulu University is a postgraduate program with a focus implied by its title: monitoring and evaluation. The program i...

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1 YearDuration

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59Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Gulu University prepares students for study in procurement and supply chain management. The programme s...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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AugustIntake

Business & Management

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60Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme focused on project planning and management. The programme has a dur...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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Business & Management

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61Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management

Gulu University — The Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management at Gulu University is a postgraduate diploma program in public administration and management. It is designed...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 YearDuration

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AugustIntake

Business & Management

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62Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Studies

Gulu University — The Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Studies at Gulu University is designed to examine and apply knowledge in peace, conflict, and conflict transformation. Stude...

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2 YearsDuration

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63Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Geography

Gulu University — The Master of Arts in Geography (MAG) at Gulu University is a postgraduate degree focused on geography and related fields. Admission is for applicants whose previous bach...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

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64Master'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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65Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in History

Gulu University — The Master of Arts in History at Gulu University is a graduate programme with entry requirements that accept applicants with a second class Bachelor’s degree (or its equi...

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2 YearsDuration

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66Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Literature and English Linguistics

Gulu University — The Master of Arts in Literature and English Linguistics at Gulu University is a postgraduate program with the code MEL. The program covers literature and English linguis...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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67Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Arts in Pubic Administration and Management

Gulu University — The Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management (MPA) is a postgraduate programme at Gulu University. The programme covers Public Administration and Management...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

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AugustIntake

Business & Management

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68Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Business Administration

Gulu University — The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme coded as MBA. It is designed for students who have a Second Class Bachelor degr...

Master's DegreeLevel

2.5 YearsDuration

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AugustIntake

Business & Management

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69Master'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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70Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Education Curriculum Studies and Foundations of Education

Gulu University — The Master of Education (Curriculum Studies and Foundations of Education) at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme for graduates with backgrounds in Science Educati...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Education

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71Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Education in Education Management

Gulu University — The Master of Education in Education Management at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme (code MED) for students with an education-related bachelor degree and, wher...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Business & Management

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72Master's Degree

#4 in Uganda Uganda

Master of Medical Anthropology

Gulu University — The Master of Medical Anthropology (MMA) at Gulu University is a postgraduate programme focused on medical anthropology. The listed study time is on weekdays. The program...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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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

The most common subjects are Business & Management (38), Medicine & Health Sciences (35), Economics & Public Policy (9) and Computer Science & IT (7). The usual length is 2 Years and 1 Year. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (17% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (15% of courses with a stated intake). Mbarara University of Science and Technology offers the widest choice, with 52 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in Uganda?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda), Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) and Kyambogo University (#6 in Uganda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's course take in Uganda?

Most listed courses run 2 Years, with 1 Year the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Uganda?

Spring is the main intake — 17% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Uganda?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology, with 52, ahead of Gulu University (34).

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