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8 Best Public Diploma Universities in Uganda

Makerere University leads the 8 Public Diploma universities in Uganda on research impact (1,847,810 citations). It is followed by Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda) and Busitema University (#5 in Uganda). The universities on this list offer 64 matching courses between them.

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Kyambogo University

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#6 in Uganda · by research impact
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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

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

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (18), Education (10), Music & Performing Arts (5) and Engineering (5). The usual length is 2 years and 2 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (82% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (44% of courses with a stated intake). Nkumba University offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Uganda for Public Diploma?

Makerere University (#1 in Uganda), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (#2 in Uganda) and Busitema University (#5 in Uganda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Diploma in Uganda?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Diploma course take in Uganda?

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

When do Public Diploma courses start in Uganda?

Spring is the main intake — 82% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Public Diploma courses in Uganda?

Nkumba University, with 17, ahead of Ndejje University (12).

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