Makerere University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Makerere University is one of the oldest universities in Africa, and it started as a small technical school. Over the years, the institution expanded to cater to as many students as possible across different academic disciplines. Today, the university is highly regarded for its excellence in training students and its initiative to uphold advanced academic teachings that would amplify the skills of its learners. Indeed, Makerere University has lived up to its motto of building for the future.

Makerere University Overview

Makerere University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1018	12 %
Africa Rankings	# 14	4 %
Uganda Rankings	# 1	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 492	6 %
Africa Rankings	# 9	2 %
Uganda Rankings	# 1	—

Tuition Fees at Makerere University

Makerere University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	1,916,302 UGX - 4,600,000 UGX
International Students	1,262 UGX - 9,368,590 UGX

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in UGX
Domestic Students	4,000,000 UGX - 7,400,000 UGX
International Students	6,500,000 UGX - 18,250,000 UGX

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Makerere University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Makerere University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Makerere University

If you wish to study at Makerere University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Makerere University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Makerere University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Makerere University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic Admissions Page
	International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic Admissions Page
	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Makerere University

There are several Makerere University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Makerere University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.