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9 Best Public Bachelor's Education Universities in Uganda

Makerere University leads the 9 Public Bachelor's Education universities in Uganda on research impact (1,847,810 citations). Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda) and Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 42 courses to choose from.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
MU Makerere University logo
#1 in Uganda Uganda

Makerere University

Public University · 7 courses in Bachelor's Education

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#1 in Uganda · by research impact
1,847,810 citations · h-index 321
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2Top pick
MU Mbarara University of Science and Technology logo
#2 in Uganda Uganda

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Education

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#2 in Uganda · by research impact
238,557 citations · h-index 164
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3Top pick
GU Gulu University logo
#4 in Uganda Uganda

Gulu University

Public University · 9 courses in Bachelor's Education

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#4 in Uganda · by research impact
57,686 citations · h-index 98
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4Ranked
KU Kyambogo University logo
#6 in Uganda Uganda

Kyambogo University

Public University · 9 courses in Bachelor's Education

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#6 in Uganda · by research impact
33,897 citations · h-index 70
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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Makerere University is cited most (1,847,810 citations).

Public, private and where they are

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Bugema University, founded in 1948. Nkumba University is the largest, with 25,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 3 Years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (61% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (48% of courses with a stated intake). Kyambogo University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Uganda for Public Bachelor's Education?

Makerere University (#1 in Uganda), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda) and Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Education in Uganda?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Education course take in Uganda?

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

When do Public Bachelor's Education courses start in Uganda?

Spring is the main intake — 61% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Education courses in Uganda?

Kyambogo University, with 9, ahead of Gulu University (9).

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