Academic Index Last updated: May 10, 2026

9 Best Universities in Uganda for Psychology

We ranked the top 9 universities for Psychology in Uganda based on strict academic metrics. Based on 12.8K scholarly articles and 252.2K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Psychology. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Kampala

Makerere University

For Psychology

#14 in Africa #866 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

2

Mbarara

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

For Psychology

#77 in Africa #2343 in the World

8% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

3

Kampala

Kampala International University

For Psychology

#156 in Africa #3885 in the World

82% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

4

Kampala

Kyambogo University

For Psychology

#185 in Africa #4365 in the World

42% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

5

Gulu

Gulu University

For Psychology

#189 in Africa #4392 in the World

40% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

6

Busitema

Busitema University

For Psychology

#255 in Africa #5307 in the World

10% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

7

Kampala

Uganda Martyrs University

For Psychology

#265 in Africa #5404 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

8

Mbale

Islamic University in Uganda

For Psychology

#289 in Africa #5761 in the World

57% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

9

Mukono

Uganda Christian University

For Psychology

#298 in Africa #5837 in the World

50% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1913 Founded