This is a list of accredited medical schools in Uganda. These institutions train medical doctors and other healthcare professionals, awarding degrees such as the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), and postgraduate research doctorates (MD, PhD).
Medical education in Uganda is supervised by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and graduates must register with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) before practicing.
Accredited Medical Schools in Uganda
| No. | School | Location | Affiliation | Courses | Founded | Private/Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makerere University School of Medicine | Mulago | Makerere University | MBChB, MMed, MPH, DSc, MD, PhD | 1924 | Public |
| 2 | Mbarara University School of Medicine | Mbarara | Mbarara University | MBChB, MMed, PhD | 1989 | Public |
| 3 | Gulu University School of Medicine | Gulu | Gulu University | MBChB, MMed, PhD | 2004 | Public |
| 4 | IHK Postgraduate Medical School | Namuwongo | International Health Sciences University | BSc, BBA, MSc | 2008 | Private |
| 5 | Kampala International University School of Health Sciences | Ishaka | Kampala International University | MBChB, MSc, MMed | 2004 | Private |
| 6 | Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine | Nsambya | Uganda Martyrs University | MMed | 2010 | Private |
| 7 | King Ceasor University (formerly St. Augustine International University), College of Health, Medical & Life Sciences | Mulago & Kisoro | St. Augustine International University | MBChB, DCM (Diploma in Clinical Medicine) | 2012 | Private |
| 8 | Busitema University School of Medicine | Mbale | Busitema University | MBChB, MMed (Medicine), MPH | 2013 | Public |
| 9 | Habib Medical School | Kibuli | Islamic University in Uganda | MBChB | 2014 | Private |
| 10 | Soroti University School of Health Sciences | Soroti | Soroti University | MBChB | 2016 | Public |
| 11 | Kabale University School of Medicine | Kabale | Kabale University | MBChB, MMed, MPH | 2015 | Public |
| 12 | Uganda Christian University School of Medicine | Mengo Hill, Kampala | Uganda Christian University | MBChB, BDS, Bachelor of Public Health | 2018 | Private |
| 13 | Fort Portal College of Health Sciences | Fort Portal City | Independent | Diploma in Health Sciences | 1965 | Public |
| 14 | Lira University School of Medicine | Lira City | Lira University | MBChB | 2023 | Public |
Key Notes
- Makerere University has the oldest and most prestigious medical school in Uganda, established in 1924.
- Mbarara University and Gulu University are major hubs for medical training in Western and Northern Uganda.
- Several new public medical schools (Kabale, Busitema, Soroti, and Lira Universities) were founded after 2010 to increase the country’s healthcare workforce.
- Private universities such as KIU, UCU, and King Ceasor University also contribute significantly to medical education, particularly in urban centers.
- The Fort Portal College of Health Sciences predates many of the universities, offering diploma-level health training since 1965.
✅ In summary: Uganda has 14 accredited medical schools, spread across public and private universities, aimed at addressing the country’s demand for skilled healthcare professionals.
