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6 Best Engineering Universities in Uganda

Mbarara University of Science and Technology leads the 6 Engineering universities in Uganda on research impact (238,557 citations). Gulu University (#4 in Uganda) and Busitema University (#5 in Uganda) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 23 courses to choose from.

6 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
MU Mbarara University of Science and Technology logo
#2 in Uganda Uganda

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Public University · 7 courses in Engineering

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#2 in Uganda · by research impact
238,557 citations · h-index 164
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NU Ndejje University logo
#14 in Uganda Uganda

Ndejje University

Public University · 8 courses in Engineering

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1992Founded
10,000Students
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#14 in Uganda · by research impact
2,246 citations · h-index 25
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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Mbarara University of Science and Technology is cited most (238,557 citations).

Public, private and where they are

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

What the courses look like

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

What are the top universities for Engineering in Uganda?

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 many public universities offer Engineering in Uganda?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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