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4 Best PhD Universities in Uganda

Of the 4 PhD 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 Kyambogo University (#6 in Uganda). Across the whole list there are 9 courses to choose from.

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#2 in Uganda Uganda

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Public University · 4 courses in PhD

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#2 in Uganda · by research impact
238,557 citations · h-index 164
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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 4 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Bugema University, founded in 1948.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (3), Economics & Public Policy (1), Agriculture & Environment (1) and Arts, Design & Architecture (1). The usual length is 3 Years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake). Mbarara University of Science and Technology offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD 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 many public universities offer PhD in Uganda?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD course take in Uganda?

Most listed courses run 3 Years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do PhD courses start in Uganda?

Fall is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Uganda?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology, with 4, ahead of Bugema University (3).

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