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Makerere University

East Africa's oldest university

Uganda , Kampala Founded 1922 5000+ Website

Operating Since1922 (104y)

About Makerere University

Makerere University is East Africa's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1922 in Kampala, educating generations of African leaders, presidents, and scholars including Julius Nyerere, Milton Obote, and countless Nobel laureates associates. Consistently ranked among Africa's top universities.

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CountryUganda

Founded1922

TypeNon-profit

ModelB2C

Team Size5000+

Operating In

Uganda

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