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Study Economics in Uganda

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics

Makerere University 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Sciene in Building Economics (4 years)

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (4 years)

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor of Economics and Statistics (Entry into year 1) BEE Private 3 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor of Library and Information Services (BLIS) and Certificate in Library and Information Services (CLIS)

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics as a Minor

Makerere University 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics as a Major

Makerere University 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Makerere University 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Entry into year 1) EKE Private 3 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Entry into year 1) EKD Govt./Private 3 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Development Economics

Busoga University 🇺🇬 Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Kaliro, Uganda

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Diploma
Diploma in Home Economics

Nkumba University 🇺🇬 Entebbe, Uganda

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Service Courses

Uganda Christian University 🇺🇬 Mukono, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (Entry into year 1) BLD Private 3 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (Entry into year 1) EBD Govt. 3 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science in Land Economics (Entry into year 2) BLD Govt. 2 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Diploma
Diploma in Library and Information Services (DLIS)

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (Entry into year 1) EBE Private 3 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) Entry into year 1 B.ED (HE) Private 2 years

Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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Study Economics in Uganda – facts and figures

In Uganda, 5 universities and colleges offer 28 Economics programmes: 22 Bachelor, 0 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Kampala, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Kaliro and Mukono. Institutions with the widest choice: Kyambogo University, Makerere University and Busoga University.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 28 Economics programmes at 5 institutions in Uganda. Popular cities include Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Kampala and Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Kaliro.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Uganda?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Kyambogo University, Makerere University, Busoga University, Uganda Christian University and Nkumba University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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