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Universities in Uganda by Town/City

Looking for a university in Uganda located in specific town or city? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 directory of 43 recognised Ugandan universities that meet uniRank's selection criteria, listed by their main campus location, along with their country ranking position:

  • Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Uganda.
  • Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
  • Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

Ugandan Universities by town/city


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List of 43 Ugandan universities by main campus location
Town/City University #
Arua Muni University 22
Bushenyi Valley University of Science and Technology 37
Busitema Busitema University 9
Entebbe Nkumba University 12
Fort Portal Uganda Pentecostal University 36
Fort Portal Mountains of the Moon University 21
Gulu Gulu University 8
Gulu University of the Sacred Heart Gulu 33
Ibanda Ibanda University 40
Kabale Kabale University 6
Kabwohe Ankole Western University 39
Kagadi African Rural University 27
Kampala Uganda Martyrs University 7
Kampala Makerere University 1
Kampala Bugema University 20
Kampala St Lawrence University 34
Kampala Kampala University 24
Kampala Clarke International University 13
Kampala Muteesa I Royal University 28
Kampala Kyambogo University 5
Kampala Team University 35
Kampala Avance International University 38
Kampala African Bible University 43
Kampala Africa Renewal University 31
Kampala International Business, Science and Technology University 10
Kampala Kampala International University 2
Kampala Victoria University, Kampala 23
Kampala King Ceasor University 29
Kampala Cavendish University Uganda 26
Kampala Uganda Technology and Management University 18
Kampala International University of East Africa 17
Kisoro Metropolitan International University 41
Kisubi University of Kisubi 32
Kumi Kumi University 14
Lira All Saints University Lango 42
Lira Lira University 25
Mbale Islamic University in Uganda 15
Mbale LivingStone International University 30
Mbarara Mbarara University of Science and Technology 4
Mbarara Bishop Stuart University 19
Mukono Uganda Christian University 3
Ndejje Ndejje University 16
Soroti Soroti University 11
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in Uganda?

There are 43 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Ugandan higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

Which towns and cities have universities in Uganda?

uniRank lists 43 accredited Ugandan universities and higher-education institutions according to their main campus town or city. The directory above identifies universities located in individual towns and cities throughout Uganda.

Can I search this list by university alphabetical order instead of main campus location?

Yes. uniRank also provides an Ugandan Universities by alphabetical order for browsing institutions alphabetically rather than by their location.

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