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Basic information and contact details for Makerere University. Established in 1922 as a technical school offering courses in carpentry, building and mechanics, Makerere University in Uganda is the oldest higher education institution in the country.
- P.O.Box 7062 Kampala University Rd
It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school, offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.
Makerere, known as “Mak”, is the premier and oldest public university in eastern and central Africa, consistently ranked among the top five universities in Africa and among the top 500-600 globally (Times Higher Education 2020). It also ranked 2 nd in research training and output on the continent.
Established in 1922 as a technical college, Makerere University was affiliated to the University of London until 1963 when it became one of the three constituent colleges of the University of East Africa. It became an independent University in 1970 by Act of Parliament.
Starting in 1922 as a humble technical school, with 14 day students studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics, Makerere University has grown to become one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa.
Makerere Innovations Hub celebrates Persons living with Disabilities. Director, Makerere University Innovations Hub and Project PI-Dr. Cathy Mbidde (Right) with officials and some of the persons living with disabilities during the celebrations on 1st December 2023. New Integrated System to track research and Innovations.
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