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Makerere University Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

Makerere University's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

Makerere University's strongest programs include Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Master of Public Health (School of Public Health), Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) research & training.

Notable 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.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) research & training

Affiliated centre of excellence (est. 2002) supporting a large share of Uganda's HIV treatment effort and training ~1,500 African health workers annually.

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Long-standing strength serving Uganda's agrarian economy — crop and animal science, agribusiness and food security research with strong regional relevance.

Social Sciences & Humanities

Historic core that produced many of Makerere's most famous writers, political scientists and pan-African intellectuals.

Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)

Renowned interdisciplinary research institute with a doctoral programme advancing African social and political thought.

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