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Makerere University
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Makerere University

Kampala, Uganda
Africa
Public
Overall Score
13.4
Academic Rep.
5.3
Employer Rep.

Overview

Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses.

Score Breakdown

Academic Reputation(30%)13.4
Citations per Faculty(20%)6.5
Employer Reputation(15%)5.3
Faculty Student Ratio(10%)5.8
Employment Outcomes(5%)98.3
International Faculty Ratio(5%)8.3
International Student Ratio(5%)13.6
International Research Network(5%)65.3
Sustainability(5%)42.0

Key Statistics

Type
Public
Research Output
High
Student/Faculty
24
University Size
Very Large (30,000+)
Int'l Students
2,694
Faculty
1,468

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