KAMPALA – Makerere University, Uganda’s leading institution of higher education, has achieved a notable improvement in the latest Webometrics university rankings. The university has climbed to 16th place on the African continent, marking a significant leap from its previous position of 19th. Globally, Makerere now ranks 1043rd, up from 1088th in the previous rankings.
Key Rankings and Comparisons
| Ranking | Previous | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 19th | 16th |
| Global | 1088th | 1043rd |
The latest rankings place Makerere University one spot ahead of Kenya’s University of Nairobi, making these two institutions the only East African universities in the top 50 on the African continent. Globally, the University of Nairobi is ranked 1045th.
Regional and National Highlights
The new rankings highlight Makerere’s strengthened position due to its impactful research activities that address community challenges. This recognition underscores the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
In Uganda, Kampala International University ranks second nationally, 56th in Africa, and 2137th globally. Other notable Ugandan universities include Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Kyambogo University, and Gulu University, which occupy the third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively at the national level.
Top East African Universities
| University | National Rank | African Rank | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makerere University | 1 | 16 | 1043 |
| University of Nairobi | 1 (Kenya) | 17 | 1045 |
| Kampala International University | 2 (Uganda) | 56 | 2137 |
| Mbarara University of Science and Technology | 3 (Uganda) | – | – |
| University of Dar es Salaam | 1 (Tanzania) | – | – |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | 2 (Kenya) | – | – |
| Sokoine University of Agriculture | 2 (Tanzania) | – | – |
| Moi University | 3 (Kenya) | – | – |
| Egerton University | 4 (Kenya) | – | – |
Top African Universities
| University | Country | African Rank |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | South Africa | 1 |
| University of the Witwatersrand | South Africa | 2 |
| Stellenbosch University | South Africa | 3 |
| University of Pretoria | South Africa | 4 |
| Cairo University | Egypt | 5 |
| University of Johannesburg | South Africa | 6 |
Global Standouts
| University | Country | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | USA | 1 |
| Stanford University | USA | 2 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | USA | 3 |
| University of Oxford | UK | 4 |
| University of California, Berkeley | USA | 5 |
| University of Michigan | USA | 6 |
| Cornell University | USA | 7 |
Webometrics, also known as the Ranking Web, evaluates universities worldwide based on their impact, openness, and excellence. This extensive survey assesses about 12,000 institutions every six months, providing reliable and updated information on their performance.
