Mbarara University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3669 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #96 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #1 of 2 | In Mbarara |
| #474 of 2,858 | For Family medicine |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.must.ac.ug
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent and at least 2 principal passes of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent obtained at the same sitting |
| Academic Calendar | August to May |
We've calculated the 8% acceptance rate for Mbarara University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Mbarara University of Science and Technology has published 4,203 scientific papers with 79,415 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Political Science, and Law.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8 |
| 2001 | 15 | 19 |
| 2002 | 11 | 37 |
| 2003 | 9 | 49 |
| 2004 | 17 | 58 |
| 2005 | 15 | 83 |
| 2006 | 28 | 169 |
| 2007 | 24 | 215 |
| 2008 | 27 | 317 |
| 2009 | 41 | 548 |
| 2010 | 48 | 791 |
| 2011 | 64 | 1159 |
| 2012 | 68 | 1503 |
| 2013 | 86 | 2098 |
| 2014 | 123 | 2621 |
| 2015 | 163 | 3132 |
| 2016 | 165 | 3291 |
| 2017 | 199 | 3828 |
| 2018 | 252 | 4322 |
| 2019 | 271 | 5359 |
| 2020 | 427 | 7138 |
| 2021 | 446 | 8688 |
| 2022 | 528 | 9702 |
| 2023 | 583 | 11177 |
| 2024 | 536 | 12209 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Finance, Gender Studies, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Software Engineering, Surgery, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Business Computing, Criminology, Development Studies, Information Technology |
| Master's Degree | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Curriculum, Dermatology, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Health Administration, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| Doctor's Degree | Biological and Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Yoweri Museveni
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianmilitary personnel
- Biography
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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa is a Ugandan politician and military officer who is the ninth and current president of Uganda since 1986. As of 2025, he is the third-longest consecutively serving current non-royal national leader in the world (after Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Equatorial Guinea and Paul Biya in Cameroon).
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Joyce Moriku
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joyce Moriku also called Joyce Kaducu, is a Ugandan pediatrician, academic and politician. In the 2021-26 cabinet, she is State Minister for Primary education, having succeeded Rosemary Seninde.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Sciences and Technology | Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business and Management Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Logistics Management |
| Faculty : Computing and Informatics | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Interdisciplinary Studies | Agriculture, Community Development, Farm Management, Gender Studies, Public Health |
| Faculty : Medicine | Community Health, Dermatology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Tropical Forest Conservation | Forestry |
General information
| Alternative names | MUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1410 Mbarara Uganda |
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