Academic Index Last updated: May 10, 2026

10 Best Universities in Uganda for Computer Science

If you are looking to study Computer Science in Uganda, our index highlights the top 10 domain-leading institutions. Our methodology evaluated 13.1K subject-specific papers and 254K citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Kampala

Makerere University

For Computer Science

#22 in Africa #1297 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

2

Mbarara

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

For Computer Science

#145 in Africa #3583 in the World

8% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

3

Kampala

Kampala International University

For Computer Science

#222 in Africa #4748 in the World

82% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

4

Kampala

Kyambogo University

For Computer Science

#252 in Africa #5207 in the World

42% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

5

Gulu

Gulu University

For Computer Science

#266 in Africa #5403 in the World

40% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

6

Busitema

Busitema University

For Computer Science

#272 in Africa #5502 in the World

10% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

7

Mbale

Islamic University in Uganda

For Computer Science

#296 in Africa #5869 in the World

57% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

8

Mukono

Uganda Christian University

For Computer Science

#322 in Africa #6266 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1913 Founded

9

Kampala

Uganda Martyrs University

For Computer Science

#324 in Africa #6273 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

10

Fort Portal

Mountains of the Moon University

For Computer Science

#326 in Africa #6282 in the World

47% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2005 Founded