Academic Index Last updated: May 10, 2026

10 Best Universities in Uganda for Business

Focusing specifically on Business, our data science engine identified the 10 most influential universities in Uganda. To determine these leaders, we isolated 8.7K specialized research publications which collectively generated 150.8K citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Kampala

Makerere University

For Business

#12 in Africa #839 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

2

Mbarara

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

For Business

#152 in Africa #3262 in the World

8% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

3

Kampala

Kampala International University

For Business

#221 in Africa #4244 in the World

82% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

4

Kampala

Kyambogo University

For Business

#225 in Africa #4315 in the World

42% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

5

Gulu

Gulu University

For Business

#256 in Africa #4858 in the World

40% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

6

Mukono

Uganda Christian University

For Business

#279 in Africa #5260 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1913 Founded

7

Busitema

Busitema University

For Business

#290 in Africa #5367 in the World

10% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

8

Kampala

Uganda Martyrs University

For Business

#292 in Africa #5392 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

9

Mbale

Islamic University in Uganda

For Business

#299 in Africa #5451 in the World

57% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

10

Fort Portal

Mountains of the Moon University

For Business

#312 in Africa #5718 in the World

47% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2005 Founded