Domain · Health Sciences · Uganda
Health Sciences research in Uganda
Makerere University ranks first in Uganda for Health Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#925 worldwide), followed by Kampala International University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
- Uganda's world rank
- #72 of 161 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.6k
- Top-10% rate
- 19.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 13
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Health Sciences in Uganda?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makerere UniversityKampala | #925 | 27.3 | 21.1% | 1,201 |
| 2 | Kampala International UniversityKampala | #1,948 | 19.3 | 18.1% | 536 |
| 3 | Mbarara University of Science and TechnologyMbarara | #3,363 | 13.5 | 19.3% | 333 |
| 4 | Lira HospitalLira | #4,674 | 10.0 | 27.9% | 86 |
| 5 | Infectious Diseases InstituteKampala | #5,060 | 9.2 | 23.6% | 142 |
| 6 | Ministry of HealthKampala | #5,412 | 8.5 | 30.1% | 140 |
| 7 | Centers for Disease Control and PreventionKampala | #5,665 | 8.0 | 18.2% | 137 |
| 8 | Gulu UniversityGulu | #5,842 | 7.7 | 21.1% | 115 |
| 9 | Busitema UniversityTororo | #5,843 | 7.7 | 19.3% | 125 |
| 10 | Uganda Virus Research InstituteEntebbe | #7,711 | 4.7 | 21.1% | 128 |
| 11 | Mulago HospitalKampala | #8,778 | 3.3 | 13.0% | 129 |
| 12 | Kyambogo UniversityKampala | #10,023 | 1.9 | 18.5% | 63 |
| 13 | Uganda Cancer InstituteKampala | #11,084 | 83.0 | 11.6% | 67 |
Institutions in Uganda above the floor of 40 fractional works in Health Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.