Best Universities in Uganda [2026 Rankings]

14 Best Universities in Uganda

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 14 elite institutions across Uganda to determine true academic prominence. By assessing 8.5K research papers and their 117.9K citations, we reveal the most impactful research centers.

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Mbarara

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

#79 in Africa #3053 in the World

8% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

Kampala

Kampala International University

#114 in Africa #3730 in the World

82% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

Mbale

Islamic University in Uganda

#261 in Africa #6344 in the World

57% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

Entebbe

Nkumba University

#285 in Africa #6655 in the World

94% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

Fort Portal

Mountains of the Moon University

#302 in Africa #6874 in the World

47% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2005 Founded

Mbarara

Bishop Stuart University

#392 in Africa #8339 in the World

70% Acceptance

2002 Founded

Kabale

Kabale University

#409 in Africa #8884 in the World

77% Acceptance

6,768 Enrollment

2001 Founded

Kampala

International University of East Africa

#440 in Africa #9382 in the World

82% Acceptance

2010 Founded

Ndejje

Ndejje University

#458 in Africa #9594 in the World

69% Acceptance

1992 Founded

Kampala

Cavendish University Uganda

#466 in Africa #9761 in the World

44% Acceptance

3,949 Enrollment

2008 Founded

Kampala

Bugema University

#484 in Africa #9949 in the World

82% Acceptance

1948 Founded

Kampala

Victoria University, Kampala

#505 in Africa #10138 in the World

60% Acceptance

2011 Founded

Kampala

Stafford University Uganda

#930 in Africa #13380 in the World

67% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

2015 Founded

Kampala

International Business, Science and Technology University

#946 in Africa #13463 in the World

65% Acceptance

3,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

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