About MakSPH
Shaping Health, Empowering The Future
Shaping Health, Empowering The Future
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), established in 1954, is a leading institution for public health training, research and community engagement in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers 12+ degree programmes, including PhDs and collaborates with partners in over 35 African countries and several in the Global North to generate evidence, inform policy and build resilient health systems. Recognised for its national relevance and global impact, MakSPH regained its stand-alone status in 2025 and is guided by its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan to advance knowledge for societal transformation.
Preparing quality human resource for public health.
Advancing public health knowledge generation and advocating its translation into policies, practices and programmes
Promoting the health and wellbeing of communities
Discover why thousands of students, researchers, and partners choose MakSPH every year to advance knowledge, research and innovation in public health.
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) stands as a leading centre of excellence in public health training, research and innovation in Africa. With a strong legacy of evidence-based practice, the School equips students and professionals with practical skills to address today’s most pressing health challenges. MakSPH offers a collaborative, hands-on learning environment that transforms knowledge into impact. Choosing MakSPH means joining a vibrant community committed to improving health outcomes and strengthening health systems across Uganda and beyond.
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At MakSPH, our culture is a rich tapestry of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We unite students, staff, and partners in learning, research, and service, guided by ethical practice and a shared commitment to transforming public health.
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At MakSPH, curiosity, innovation, and service define who we are. We bring together diverse minds to tackle real-world public health challenges, turning knowledge into action that transforms communities.
View DetailsAt MakSPH, we equip you to advance your career in public health by providing a supportive, innovative, and professional environment where you can gain practical skills, conduct meaningful research, and make a real impact on communities.
MakSPH’s Mulago Campus is our central hub for public health training, where the school’s history and spirit are etched into its concrete walls and well-worn spaces. Students from diverse fields – environmental health, biostatistics, health informatics, and more – find a vibrant community just minutes from the heart of Kampala.
A bustling high-end Kololo site, next to the airstrip; a stunning estate, tailor-made, self-contained learning space to call your own. Whatever you are studying, our campuses sum up the spirit of your subject, bringing your learning into the real world. This space is good for lectures, high-level training with indivisible boardrooms and teleconferencing facilities, and a quiet ambient environment for learning.
A bustling high-end Kololo site, next to the airstrip; a stunning estate, tailor-made, self-contained learning space to call your own. Whatever you are studying, our campuses sum up the spirit of your subject, bringing your learning into the real world. This space is good for lectures, high-level training with indivisible boardrooms and teleconferencing facilities, and a quiet ambient environment for learning.
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