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About Makerere University

Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics.

Facts and Figures

1922
1922
1922
Year of Establishment
350
350
350
Size (Acres+)
145
145
145
Academic Programmes
35000
35000
35000
Students

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