Mbarara University of Science & Technology

Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) is a public university in Uganda, located in Mbarara, the largest city in the Western Region of Uganda.

The history of Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) can be traced back to 1989, when it was founded as the School of Medicine at the Mbarara District Hospital. The school was established in response to the shortage of medical personnel in Uganda.

In 1990, the school was upgraded to a university and renamed Mbarara University of Science & Technology. The university's mission was to provide high-quality education and research in science and technology.

MUST has been a pioneer in science and technology education in Uganda. In 1992, MUST became the first university in Uganda to offer a degree program in computer science. MUST has also been a leader in research on tropical diseases and other health challenges facing Uganda.

MUST is a young university, but it has already made a significant impact on Uganda and Africa. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and research in science and technology, and to helping Uganda and Africa achieve their development goals.

Mbarara University of Science & Technology is ranked as the #3 top university in Uganda during 2024. This is the same rank as last year.

University Profile

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2024 Ranking	#3
University Name	Mbarara University of Science & Technology
Acronym	MUST
Year Established	1997
Motto	Succeed We Must
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Masters
Campus Type	Sub-urban
Colors	Green, gold and blue

Location

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Address	Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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Phone	+256 (485) 420 785
Fax	+256 (485) 420 782
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities			n/a	n/a
Business & Social Sciences			n/a	n/a
Engineering		n/a	n/a	n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Medicine & Health				n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Ranking History

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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