Question 1

What is the total annual cost of Makerere University for international students?

Accepted Answer

Total annual: Approximately USD 4,000-9,000/year all-in for most international students, varying sharply by programme — among the most affordable options for an internationally known university. Tuition: Low by global standards: domestic undergraduate programmes roughly USD 700-2,500/year; international and high-cost programmes (e.g. medicine) higher, commonly USD 2,500-6,000+/year depending on programme. Living costs: Kampala living costs are low: roughly USD 3,000-6,000/year (~USD 250-500/month) covering accommodation, food and transport.

Question 2

What is tuition at Makerere University?

Accepted Answer

Tuition at Makerere University: Low by global standards: domestic undergraduate programmes roughly USD 700-2,500/year; international and high-cost programmes (e.g. medicine) higher, commonly USD 2,500-6,000+/year depending on programme.

Question 3

What are typical living costs at Makerere University?

Accepted Answer

Living costs: Kampala living costs are low: roughly USD 3,000-6,000/year (~USD 250-500/month) covering accommodation, food and transport.

Question 4

How does Makerere University compare on cost to other universities in Uganda?

Accepted Answer

Total annual cost at Makerere University is approximately Approximately USD 4,000-9,000/year all-in for most international students, varying sharply by programme — among the most affordable options for an internationally known university (tuition Low by global standards: domestic undergraduate programmes roughly USD 700-2,500/year; international and high-cost programmes (e.g. medicine) higher, commonly USD 2,500-6,000+/year depending on programme). For context, the average international tuition across Uganda is around Public universities (Makerere) are low-cost (~USD 700–2,500/year domestic); international/medicine higher (~USD 2,500–6,000/year).

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	Low by global standards: domestic undergraduate programmes roughly USD 700-2,500/year; international and high-cost programmes (e.g. medicine) higher, commonly USD 2,500-6,000+/year depending on programme
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	Kampala living costs are low: roughly USD 3,000-6,000/year (~USD 250-500/month) covering accommodation, food and transport
Total annual	Approximately USD 4,000-9,000/year all-in for most international students, varying sharply by programme — among the most affordable options for an internationally known university

Makerere University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

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