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Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Uganda 2026

Top universities for medicine and health sciences in Uganda include Makerere University. BrightKey has evaluated 1 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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Visa & post-study work

Student visa sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

Application system

UK-style system (UACE A-Levels map directly); English-medium, IB/A-Level/AP accepted with equivalence

International tuition

Public universities (Makerere) are low-cost (~USD 700–2,500/year domestic); international/medicine higher (~USD 2,500–6,000/year)

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1 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Makerere University

Kampala, Uganda · Founded 1922 · 10% intl

ABB

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) — Flagship programme of the College of Health Sciences and one of East Africa's most respected medical degrees, tied to Mulago National Referral Hospital.
  • Master of Public Health (School of Public Health) — Regionally leading MPH at a school globally recognised for HIV/AIDS, TB and epidemiological research and for training health leaders across Africa.
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UCASThe IB core: TOK, the Extended Essay, and CASAP (Advanced Placement)

Other disciplines in Uganda

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