Makerere University ranked 23rd in Africa
Makerere University has been ranked 23rd in Africa and 639th globally in the 2026-2027 US News and World Report rankings. The university dropped out of the top 20 African institutions, with the University of Cape Town taking the top spot on the continent.
Why it matters
University rankings significantly influence international student enrollment, research funding, and institutional reputation for policymakers.
Makerere University Main Building. Inset is the Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe. PHOTOS/ FILE
The article reports factual ranking data and quotes institutional performance indicators without editorializing.
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