Mbarara University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3663 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #95 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 46 | In Uganda |
| #1 of 2 | In Mbarara |
| #498 of 2,622 | For Family medicine |
| Top50% | For 29 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 3,224 scientific papers with 52,369 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Public Health, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 | 4 |
| 2001 | 10 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 | 27 |
| 2003 | 9 | 30 |
| 2004 | 15 | 43 |
| 2005 | 15 | 60 |
| 2006 | 27 | 129 |
| 2007 | 19 | 189 |
| 2008 | 22 | 261 |
| 2009 | 35 | 411 |
| 2010 | 43 | 589 |
| 2011 | 57 | 829 |
| 2012 | 57 | 1131 |
| 2013 | 77 | 1599 |
| 2014 | 115 | 2138 |
| 2015 | 147 | 2544 |
| 2016 | 142 | 2709 |
| 2017 | 169 | 3094 |
| 2018 | 219 | 3534 |
| 2019 | 239 | 4248 |
| 2020 | 381 | 5197 |
| 2021 | 417 | 6472 |
| 2022 | 444 | 7805 |
| 2023 | 486 | 8405 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Bachelor: 5,460 per annum for programmes in Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing, Laboratory Techniques, Physical Therapy; 3,180 per annum for programmes in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Development Studies, Agriculture and Farm Management, Gender Studies and Women Studies; 3,180 per annum for programme Education. Bachelor: 3,180 per annum for programmes in Business Administration, Accountancy and Finance, Transport Management. Diploma: 1,860 per annum for programme in Science Laboratory Technology. Postgraduate Diploma: 1,560 per annum for programme in Development Studies and 2,660 per annum for programme in Criminology. Master: 6,060/5,060 per annum for programmes in Public Health, Medicine , Information Sciences/Information Technology, Medicine, Business Administration. (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Bachelor: 3,271,000 per annum for programmes in Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy; 2,583,000 per annum for programmes in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Development Studies, Agriculture and Farm Management, Gender Studies and Women’s Studies; 1,983,000 per annum for programmes in Education; 2,543,000 per annum for programmes in Business Administration, Accountancy and Finance, Transport Management. Certificate: 1,303,000 per annum for programme in Laboratory Techniques. Diploma: 1,737,000 per annum for programme in Science Laboratory Technology. Postgraduate Diploma: 1,583,000 per annum for programme in Development Studies and 2,083,000 per annum for programme in Criminology. Master: 4,863,000 per annum for programmes in Public Health, Medicine, Information Sciences/Information Technology, Business Administration; 4,133,000 per annum for other Master programmes. Doctoral Degree: 9,332,000 per annum for programme in Medicine and Science; 8,332,000 per annum for programme Computer Science, Management and Education; 7,332,000 per annum for programme in Development Studies. (UGX) |
The Mbarara University of Science and Technology has on-campus housing.
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, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Development Studies |
| Master's Degree | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, 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, 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 personnelinternational forum participantdictator
- Biography
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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa is a Ugandan politician, military officer and revolutionary who has been the ninth President of Uganda since 1986. His government is considered autocratic. After Museveni lost the election of 1980, he started the Ugandan Bush War which led to the removal of Milton Obote.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Sciences and Technology | Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Science Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Development Studies | Business Administration, Development Studies |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Dentistry, Dermatology, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery |
| Institute : Computer Science | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Institute : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing |
| Institute : Tropical Forest Conservation | Forestry |
General information
| Alternative names | MUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 1410 Mbarara Uganda |
|---|---|
| City population | 195,000 |