Ugandan University Ranks Among Africa’s Best Universities.

KAMPALA, Uganda – Makerere University has been ranked 52nd among the top universities in Africa, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
The rankings, which were released on Wednesday 22, evaluated universities based on 18 indicators, including teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry.
Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria topped the list of the best universities in Africa, with Egypt being the best performer in the region. Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) ranked in the top 400 in Physical Sciences, while South Africa’s University of Johannesburg entered the top 200 in Business and Economics.
Makerere University’s ranking is a significant milestone for Uganda’s education sector, demonstrating the country’s growing reputation for academic excellence. The university’s strong performance is attributed to its emphasis on research, innovation, and international collaboration.
“We are proud of this achievement and recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and faculty,” said a spokesperson for Makerere University. “We will continue to strive for excellence and improve our rankings in the future.”
Here is the list of the top 50 universities in Africa:
1. University of Cape Town, South Africa
2. Stellenbosch University, South Africa
3. University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
4. Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco
5. University of Johannesburg, South Africa
6. Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt
7. University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
8. American University in Cairo, Egypt
9. Future University in Egypt, Egypt
10. Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
11. Mansoura University, Egypt
12. University of Pretoria, South Africa
13. University of the Western Cape, South Africa
14. Al-Azhar University, Egypt
15. Cairo University, Egypt
16. Covenant University, Nigeria
17. North-West University, South Africa
18. University of Cape Coast, Ghana
19. University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
20. Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
21. Ain Shams University, Egypt
22. Alexandria University, Egypt
23. Aswan University, Egypt
24. Benha University, Egypt
25. Beni-Suef University, Egypt
26. Damietta University, Egypt
27. Fayoum University, Egypt
28. Landmark University, Nigeria
29. Minia University, Egypt
30. New Valley University, Egypt
31. Suez Canal University, Egypt
32. Suez University, Egypt
33. Tanta University, Egypt
34. University of Ghana, Ghana
35. University of Ibadan, Nigeria
36. University of Lagos, Nigeria
37. University of Sfax, Tunisia
38. University of the Free State, South Africa
39. Zagazig University, Egypt
40. Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt
41. Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt
42. Assiut University, Egypt
43. Bayero University, Nigeria
44. Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Botswana
45. Damanhour University, Egypt
46. Durban University of Technology, South Africa
47. Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
48. Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
49. Helwan University, Egypt
50. Ibn Tofaïl University, Morocco
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52. Makerere University, Uganda
Makerere University’s achievement serves as a motivation for other Ugandan universities to strive for excellence. As the country continues to invest in education, it is likely that more Ugandan universities will feature in future rankings.