Mbarara University

Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the ten public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.

The university has two campuses:

The university was founded in 1989 to address the shortage of scientists in Uganda and to instill a sense of community service in its students.

As of January 2022^[update], MUST has six faculties and two institutes:

The courses offered at the university include:

As of January 2011, the student body numbered 3,163; 3001 undergraduates and 62 postgraduates. The university employs over 200 staff members.

MUST at glance by January 2023; 6,043 undergraduates, 1,325 postgraduates and 19,969 alumni.

Mbarara University of Science and Technology is administered by three bodies; the University Council, the University Senate and the University Top Management.