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About Makerere University

Makerere University — public non-profit university. It is located in Kampala, Uganda. Makerere University is working together with Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

The university is in top-900 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The educational institution is in 1201 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).

Makerere University does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.

Location
Kampala, Uganda
Establishment year
1922
Students
32,113
International students
2,694
Female students
44%

Place in ratings

By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2024
Life Sciences & Medicine451-500
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Makerere University tuition fees

The academic calendar at Makerere University is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Uganda. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 358 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 191 USD. The university provides tuition help to some students through scholarships. They are available to both local and international students. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor
Local358USD/year
Foreign537USD/year
Master
Local1,363USD/year
Foreign191USD/year

Study programs at Makerere University

Education & Training
Science with Education
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Education & Training
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Sports Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Education & Training
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Journalism & Media
Journalism and Communication
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Journalism & Media
Law
Land Economics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Applied Sciences & Professions
Economics & Business Management
Laws
Study degree
LLB
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Computer Science & IT
Commerce
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Economics & Business Management
Computer Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Library and Information Science
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Computer Science & IT
Records and Archives Management
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Computer Science & IT
Show all
History, Philosophy & Theology
Fine Art
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Community Psychology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Cytotechnology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Dental Surgery
Study degree
BDS
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Medicine
Show all
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Catering and Hotel Management
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sports Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Education & Training
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Tourism
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Social Sciences & Management
Arts
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Commerce
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Economics & Business Management
Commerce (External)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Community Psychology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Development Economics
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Show all
Humanities
Arts
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Drama and Film
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Social Sciences
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Speech and Language Therapy
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agricultural and Rural Innovation
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agriculture & Forestry
Food Science and Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agriculture & Forestry
Land Economics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Applied Sciences & Professions
Economics & Business Management
Library and Information Science
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Computer Science & IT
Quantity Surveying
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Applied Sciences & Professions
Show all
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Study degree
BArch
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
60 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Drama and Film
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Fine Art
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
History, Philosophy & Theology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural Land Use and Management
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural and Rural Innovation
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agriculture & Forestry
Biotechnology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Conservation Forestry and Products Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Development Studies
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Show all
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural Land Use and Management
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural and Rural Innovation
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agriculture & Forestry
Agriculture
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agriculture & Forestry
Conservation Forestry and Products Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry
Show all
Engineering & Technology
Agricultural Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Agriculture & Forestry
Biomedical Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Civil Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Show all
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Agribusiness Management
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
BBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Business Statistics
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Commerce
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Economics & Business Management
Show all
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Agriculture
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agriculture & Forestry
Architecture
Study degree
BArch
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
60 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedical Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Show all
Other programs
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Makerere University campus

The university campus is located in Kampala. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books.

Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

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