Five universities have recently received accreditation to offer law degree programs in Uganda, bringing the total number of accredited institutions to 19. The newly accredited universities include Victoria University, Metropolitan International University, Kabale University, Uganda Technology and Management University (Utamu), and Ndejje University.
This development was confirmed in a document signed by George Omunyokol, the chairperson of the Committee on Legal Education and Training at the Law Council. The updated list, dated May 6, 2025, highlights the latest institutions to meet the regulatory standards necessary to teach law in the country.
Before a university can begin offering legal education in Uganda, it must be formally accredited by both the Law Council and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). These regulatory bodies assess whether institutions have the necessary academic infrastructure, qualified staff, and resources to deliver quality legal training.
The complete list of accredited universities now includes long-established institutions such as Makerere University, Kampala International University, Nkumba University, and Uganda Christian University. Others on the list are Uganda Pentecostal University, Islamic University in Uganda (with campuses in Mbale, Kibuli, and Kabojja), Bishop Stuart University, King Ceasor University, Cavendish University, Gulu University, International University of East Africa, and Uganda Martyrs University.
With the inclusion of Kabale, Metropolitan, Victoria, Utamu, and Ndejje, legal education opportunities continue to expand across Uganda, offering students greater access to law programs in different regions.