Makerere Jumps 295 Places in Webometrics Rankings as Postgraduate Completions Rise

What the report says

Makerere University has recorded a notable improvement in the latest Webometrics global university rankings, according to SoftPower News, with Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe saying the institution climbed 295 places. In remarks to journalists at a press conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, he said the university moved from 1,071st in the previous ranking to a higher position in the new release.

The university also reported a steady rise in postgraduate completions over the past four years. SoftPower News said Nawangwe linked the trend to broader academic progress at the institution, though the available excerpt does not provide detailed breakdowns by programme or faculty.

Webometrics is a widely watched ranking system that measures universities largely through their online visibility, research presence and web impact. In that context, Makerere’s improvement may be read as a sign of stronger digital reach and academic output, although the ranking does not by itself capture every aspect of teaching quality or student experience.

The development matters because Makerere is one of East Africa’s best-known universities, and changes in its ranking and postgraduate graduation numbers can influence reputation, research visibility and prospective student interest. The reported figures were presented by the university leadership, pending further editorial verification.