Academic Index Last updated: May 10, 2026

10 Best Universities in Uganda for Mathematics

If you are looking to study Mathematics in Uganda, our index highlights the top 10 domain-leading institutions. To determine these leaders, we isolated 11.7K specialized research publications which collectively generated 235.7K citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Kampala

Makerere University

For Mathematics

#15 in Africa #838 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

2

Mbarara

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

For Mathematics

#106 in Africa #2517 in the World

8% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

3

Kampala

Kampala International University

For Mathematics

#196 in Africa #3932 in the World

82% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

4

Gulu

Gulu University

For Mathematics

#211 in Africa #4195 in the World

40% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

5

Kampala

Kyambogo University

For Mathematics

#243 in Africa #4595 in the World

42% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

6

Busitema

Busitema University

For Mathematics

#257 in Africa #4796 in the World

10% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

7

Kampala

Uganda Martyrs University

For Mathematics

#292 in Africa #5435 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

8

Fort Portal

Mountains of the Moon University

For Mathematics

#298 in Africa #5534 in the World

47% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2005 Founded

9

Mbale

Islamic University in Uganda

For Mathematics

#300 in Africa #5573 in the World

57% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

10

Mukono

Uganda Christian University

For Mathematics

#326 in Africa #5951 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1913 Founded