Kyambogo University has admitted 19,399 students under the Direct Entry Private Sponsorship Scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, according to the Provisional Admission List released by the Office of the Academic Registrar. The list, which is 851 pages long, includes admissions into various programs.

Makerere University has announced the release of its admission lists for the 2026/2027 academic year, which includes candidates for both government-sponsored and self-sponsored programs. This announcement marks a significant moment for thousands of applicants awaiting their admission results, as it covers various key categories of admission.

Makerere University has announced the availability of 40 fully-funded scholarship slots for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Fees Waiver Female Scholarship, which allows selected students to study at Uganda's premier university without tuition costs, was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. Applications are now open for eligible candidates.

Kampala International University (KIU) held its 33rd Graduation Ceremony at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi, where 1,844 students graduated. During the event, university leadership announced their ambition to rank among the top 10 universities in Africa, aiming to elevate the institution's status within the continent's academic landscape.

Makerere University has been ranked 23rd in Africa and 639th globally in the US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings for 2026–2027, marking its exit from the continent's top 20. The university achieved an overall global score of 44.9% in the assessment, according to CampusBee.

According to Nairametrics, several private universities in Nigeria have updated their fee structures for the 2025/2026 academic year, showing variations across different programs and colleges. The article lists the top 10 most expensive private universities based on their published undergraduate tuition rates for the current session.