The Global Rank
# 776
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Makerere University Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Makerere University’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 1
in Uganda
Regional Position
# 11
in Africa
Impact Rank
# 1,185
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 1,406
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 715
Top performance in academic excellence
Makerere University Historical Ranking
Review Makerere University's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 776 | 11 | 1 | 1185 | 1406 | 715 |
| 2026 | jan | 925 | 13 | 1 | 1593 | 1217 | 1095 |
| 2025 | july | 1071 | 18 | 1 | 1593 | 1217 | 1095 |
| 2025 | jan | 1071 | 18 | 1 | 1641 | 1207 | 1143 |
| 2024 | jan | 1043 | 14 | 1 | 1540 | 1216 | 1144 |
| 2023 | jan | 1086 | 16 | 1 | 1670 | 1251 | 1200 |
| 2021 | jan | 1105 | 14 | 1 | 2066 | 1411 | 1076 |
| 2020 | jan | 1083 | 12 | 1 | 2415 | 1711 | 976 |
| 2019 | jan | 1129 | 14 | 1 | 2435 | 1862 | 976 |
| 2018 | jan | 1074 | 11 | 1 | 1965 | 2109 | 886 |
| 2016 | jan | 1074 | 11 | 1 | 1965 | 2109 | 886 |
| 2015 | jan | 1215 | 11 | 1 | 3436 | 962 | 941 |