Makerere University

, UG

#933

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Makerere University ranks #933 globally — #1001 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #900 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #747 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Makerere University places #933 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#1001

— unchanged vs 2026

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#900

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#747

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

Makerere University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Development Studies

#51-100

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Medicine / Clinical

#351-400

—

#201-300

#69

Public Health

—

#101-150

#211

Agriculture & Forestry

#201-250

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Veterinary Science

—

#201-300

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Biological Sciences

—

#230

Clinical & Health

—

#301-400

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Life Sciences & Medicine

#451-500

#801-1000

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Education

—

#501-600

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Social Sciences & Management

—

#501-600

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Business & Economics

—

#801-1000

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Engineering & Technology

—

#1001-1250

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Natural / Physical Sciences

—

#1001-1250

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Makerere University ranked in the world in 2026?

Makerere University ranks #1001 in QS 2027, #900 in THE 2026 and #747 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #933 globally.

Why does Makerere University rank #1001 in QS but #900 in THE?

QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Makerere University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/makerere-university-ug/

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