🇺🇬 170 licensed institutions · 3,307 programmes

Uganda's universities and colleges — every licensed institution, with its programmes.

The National Council for Higher Education licenses Uganda's universities, other degree-awarding institutions and tertiary colleges, and keeps a register of the programmes it has accredited. Here is every institution on its list, with its licence status, district and the programmes NCHE lists for it.

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Universities

plus 21 other degree-awarding institutions

Other tertiary institutions

and 17 campuses

Programmes listed as active

3,307

97 more marked inactive

Bachelor's programmes

1,264

690 master's · 192 doctorates

What this covers, and what isn't shown

Every institution on the National Council for Higher Education's list of licensed institutions on 12 November 2026: 64 universities, 21 other degree-awarding institutions, 68 other tertiary institutions and 17 campuses, each with the programmes NCHE's register lists for it.

Licence and accreditation details are as NCHE lists them on the date read. Programmes carry the accreditation and expiry dates NCHE gives and its own active or inactive mark; this page doesn't say whether any programme is accredited today. Check with NCHE or the institution before applying.

NCHE's programme register also has 332 records under institution names that aren't on its list of licensed institutions; they aren't shown here.

Not in these sources: fees, entry requirements, cut-off points, enrolment or graduate outcomes, and websites. Makerere University publishes its own cut-off points, but working out a student's points needs each programme's essential and relevant A-level subjects, which aren't published with them — so there is no matcher here.

Active programmes by level

Doctorate	192
Master's	690
Postgraduate Diploma	183
Bachelor's	1,264
Diploma	840
Certificate	22
Higher Education Access / Certificate	79
Other	37

Active programmes by discipline

Business	737
Social and Behavioral Sciences	542
Education	481
Physical Sciences and Mathematics	471
Medicine and Health Sciences	334
Arts and Humanities	247
Engineering	177
Life Sciences	168
Unclassified	91
Law	41
Architecture	16
STEM	2

Levels and disciplines are NCHE's own.

All licensed institutions

Grouped by NCHE's category, in alphabetical order. Institutions with programmes in NCHE's register have their own page.

Universities · 64

Institution	Status as listed by NCHE	District	Programmes listed as active
Africa Renewal University	Chartered University	Wakiso	37
Africa Rural University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kibaale	2
Africa University of Science and Management	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kanungu	3
African Bible University	Chartered University	Wakiso	2
Aga Khan University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	4
All Saints University, Lango	Provisional License to Operate as University	Lira	4
Ankole Western University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Sheema	30
Apex International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Wakiso	7
Avance International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	42
Bishop Stuart University	Chartered University	Mbarara	81
Bugema University	Chartered University	Luwero	82
Busitema University	Public University	Busia	80
Cavendish University Uganda	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	24
Clarke International University	Chartered University	Kampala	28
Cornerstone University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	14
Divine International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kabarole	6
Ebenezer University Lira	Provisional License to Operate as University	Lira	11
Equator University of Science and Technology	Provisional License to Operate as University	Masaka	5
Ernest Cook University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	31
FINS Medical University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Fort Portal	7
Great Lakes Regional University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kanungu	13
Gulu University	Public University	Gulu	65
Ibanda University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Ibanda	36
International Business, Science and Technology (ISBAT)	Chartered University	Kampala	21
International University of East Africa	Chartered University	Kampala	39
Islamic Call University College	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	21
Islamic University in Uganda	University with Separate Act	Mbale	98
Jeph International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	—
Kabale University	Public University	Kabale	131
Kampala International University	Chartered University	Kampala	222
Kampala University	Chartered University	Kampala	67
King Ceasor University	Chartered University	Kampala	15
Kumi University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kumi	46
Kyambogo University	Public University	Kampala	119
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology	Provisional License to Operate as University	Mukono	14
Lira University	Public University	Lira	30
Livingstone International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Mbale	19
Makerere University	Public University	Kampala	268
Makerere University - Uganda Military Academy Kabamba	Public OTI	Jinja	1
Mbarara University of Science and Technology	Public University	Mbarara	79
Metropolitan International University	Chartered University	Kisoro	34
Mountains of the Moon University	University - Registered	Fort Portal	58
Muni University	Public University	Arua	27
Muteesa I Royal University	Chartered University	Masaka	36
Ndejje University	Chartered University	Luwero	106
Nexus International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	12
Nile University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Arua	10
Nkumba University	Chartered University	Wakiso	64
Rwenzori International University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kasese	14
Seeta University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Mukono	17
Soroti University	Public University	Soroti	16
St Ignatius University Kabale	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kabale	11
St. Lawrence University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	37
Team University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	57
Uganda Christian University	Chartered University	Mukono	106
Uganda Martyrs University	Chartered University	Mpigi	76
Uganda Pentecostal University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kabarole	22
Uganda Technology and Management University	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	53
University of Kisubi	Chartered University	Wakiso	28
University of St. Joseph, Mbarara	Provisional License to Operate as University	Mbarara	15
University of the Sacred Heart Gulu	Provisional License to Operate as University	Gulu	0
University of World Mission Frontiers	Provisional License to Operate as University	Kampala	6
Valley University of Science and Technology	Chartered University	Bushenyi	31
Victoria University	Chartered University	Kampala	72

Other degree-awarding institutions · 21

Institution	Status as listed by NCHE	District	Programmes listed as active
Africa Institute of Music	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	2
Africa Reformation Theological Seminary	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Wakiso	3
Afya Na Haki Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Wakiso	3
Knox School of Theology Uganda	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Mbale	2
Luigi Giussan Institute of Higher Education	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	10
Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	18
Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery	Public OTI	Kampala	1
Multitech Business School	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	21
Queen of Apostles Philosophy Centre, Jinja	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Jinja	3
Reformed Theological College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	4
Shepherd Training College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Luwero	3
St Paul's National Major Seminary, Kinyamasika	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Fort Portal	1
St. John Baptist Gaaba Training Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	6
St. Mary's National Major Seminary, Ggaba	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	—
St. Mbaga National Major Seminary	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	0
St. Thomas Aquinas National Major Seminary-Katigondo	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Masaka	—
Uganda Baptist Seminary	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Jinja	4
Uganda Marty’s National Major Seminary, Alokolum	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Gulu	—
Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education	Other Degree Awarding Institution - Registered	Kampala	20
Westminister Christian Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	6
YMCA Comprehensive Institute	Charter to Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	15

Other tertiary institutions · 68

Institution	Status as listed by NCHE	District	Programmes listed as active
African College of Commerce and Technology	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kabale	5
African International Christian Ministry College of Science and Technology	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kabale	6
African Population Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	5
Al-Mustafa Islamic College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	8
All Nations Theological College and Seminary	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Wakiso	3
Alliance College of Science and Technology, Ibanda	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Ibanda	6
Archbishop Janan Luwum Theological College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Gulu	4
Artfield Institute of Design	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	6
Bishop Balya College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kabarole	2
Bon Institute of Business and Technology	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Iganga	1
Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	15
Bugongi Institute of Nursing and Midwifery	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Sheema	2
Bukalasa Agricultural College	Public OTI	Luwero	10
Buloba Teacher Training Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Wakiso	2
Canon Ndimbirwe Bible College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Rukungiri	2
East Africa Institute for Management Science	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Gulu	12
East African School of Taxation	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	2
Fisheries Training Institute	Public OTI	Kampala	6
Glad Tidings Bible College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	3
Hope Vocational and Technical Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Mpigi	5
Humanity First Vocational Training Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Budaka	4
Informatics Management Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Adjumani	6
Institute OF Advanced Leadership	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	15
Institute of Agriculture, Business and Technology	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Serere	3
Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kampala	7
Institute of Survey and Land Management Entebbe	Public OTI	Wakiso	9
Insurance Training College	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kampala	2
Jimmy Sekasi Business Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	1
Kampala Evangelical School of Theology	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	3
Kawempe Community School of Health Sciences	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Wakiso	4
Makerere Business Institute	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kampala	5
Makerere University Business School	Public OTI	Kampala	15
Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC)	OTI – Registered	Kampala	19
Masaba College of Management and Professional Studies	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Mbale	5
Monaco Institute of Business and Computer Science	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kiruhura	5
Nagenda International Academy of Art and Design	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kampala	2
National Meteorological Training School	Public OTI	Wakiso	2
Nile Institute of Management Studies	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Arua	7
Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development	OTI – Registered	Mpigi	5
Nyabyeya Forestry College	Public OTI	Masindi	9
Rukungiri Institute of Management and Technology	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Rukungiri	8
Rwentanga Farm Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Mbarara	3
Sai Pali Institute of Technology and Management	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kampala	4
SASA College of Industrial Design	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Luwero	1
Senior Command and Staff College	Public OTI	Jinja	1
St. Benedict Technical College Kisubi	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Wakiso	6
St. Isabel Technical Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Yumbe	3
St. Paul's Teacher's Institute, Nazigo	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kayunga	2
Terebinth Bible College	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Agago	3
The Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute	OTI – Registered	Jinja	3
Trinity Biblical Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Degree Awarding Institution	Kapchorwa	6
Tropics College of Business and Management	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Iganga	3
Uganda Bible Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Mbarara	4
Uganda Christian Institute for Professional Development	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Lira	10
Uganda College of Commerce Aduku	OTI – Registered	Apac	6
Uganda College of Commerce Kabale	OTI – Registered	Kabale	9
Uganda College of Commerce Pakwach	OTI – Registered	Pakwach	8
Uganda College of Commerce Soroti	OTI – Registered	Soroti	7
Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo	Public OTI	Tororo	8
Uganda Cooperative College Kigumba	OTI – Registered	Kiryandongo	10
Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Kampala	3
Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology	OTI – Registered	Kampala	13
Uganda Martyrs Seminary, Namugongo	Certificate of Classification and Registration	Wakiso	10
Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba	Public OTI	Kiryandongo	2
Uganda Technical College, Elgon	Public OTI	Mbale	6
Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute	OTI – Registered	Kasese	4
Virika Institute of Health Sciences	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kabarole	1
YWCA Vocational Training Institute	Provisional License to Operate as Other Tertiary Institution	Kampala	3

Campuses · 17

Institution	Status as listed by NCHE	District	Programmes listed as active
Busitema University, Arapai CampusCampus of Busitema University	Campuses	Soroti	9
Busitema University, Mbale CampusCampus of Busitema University	Campuses	Mbale	8
Busitema University, Nagongera CampusCampus of Busitema University	Campuses	Tororo	20
Busitema University, Namasagali CampusCampus of Busitema University	Campuses	Kamuli	2
Busitema University, Pallisa CampusCampus of Busitema University	Campuses	Pallisa	10
Cavendish University Uganda (Mukono Campus)Campus of Cavendish University Uganda	Campuses	Mukono	6
Cavendish University, Bukoto Campus	Campuses	Kampala	1
Islamic University in Uganda, Kampala CampusCampus of Islamic University in Uganda	Campuses	Kampala	1
Kabale University, Rukungiri CampusCampus of Kabale University	Campuses	Rukungiri	8
Kampala International University, Ishaka CampusCampus of Kampala International University	Campuses	Bushenyi	10
Kampala University (Jinja Campus)Campus of Kampala University	Chartered University	Kampala	5
Metropolitan International University-Mbarara CampusCampus of Metropolitan International University	Campuses	Mbarara	5
Metropolitan International University, Kampala CampusCampus of Metropolitan International University	Campuses	Kampala	—
Uganda Management Institute, Gulu Campus	Campuses	Gulu	2
Uganda Management Institute, Mbarara Campus	Campuses	Mbarara	1
Uganda Martyrs University- Fort Portal CampusCampus of Uganda Martyrs University	Campuses	Fort Portal	4
Uganda Pentecostal University, KampalaCampus of Uganda Pentecostal University	Campuses	Kampala	1

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Source: National Council for Higher Education, Uganda — list of licensed institutions and programme register, read 12 November 2026. Facts re-keyed; English category labels, grouping and counts are ours.