Exciting opportunity for second year Computer Science students
A prestigious opportunity is available for B.Sc. Computer Science Year Two students.
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Building knowledge for Africa’s digital future.
We teach, research and create in computer science — preparing students to solve real-world challenges through strong foundations, responsible innovation and impactful research.
College of Computing & Information Sciences · Makerere University
Learning · Research · Innovation
Head of Department message
“We welcome you to be part of the department as a student, researcher or staff as we explore new opportunities and make new discoveries in computer science.”
Computer science touches nearly every aspect of modern life — from financial services and transportation to healthcare and education. The department provides a community for rigorous study, applied research and collaboration.
Departmental overview
Quality Computer Science education and research in Africa.
A teaching and research community supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, research groups and real-world technology projects.
More about the department →700+Students
20+Staff & non-teaching staff
4Research groups
Computer Science today
News from the department
Updates, opportunities, achievements and stories from our students, staff and research community.
Computer Science faculty member wins research grant
Departmental research continues to attract support for work addressing pressing societal problems.
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Makerere artificial intelligence research receives recognition
Researchers continue developing data-driven solutions for Uganda and the wider region.
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Research with real-world impact
Projects from research groups and centres working across cloud systems, AI, language technology and environmental monitoring.
AHUMAIN Project
Integrating diverse specialisations into a context-specific curriculum tailored to East African needs and challenges.
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Crane Cloud
A cloud-native platform designed for resilience under African connectivity and infrastructure constraints.
Air Quality Monitoring
Low-cost technologies and scientific evidence to quantify and help manage urban air pollution.
Academics & admissions
Study Computer Science at Makerere
Programmes designed to build strong theoretical foundations, practical capability and advanced research expertise.
01 · UNDERGRADUATE
BSc in Computer Science
A full-time programme introducing students to the theory and practice of modern computer science.
Explore undergraduate study →02 · GRADUATE
MSc in Computer Science
Advanced study including software and systems security, artificial intelligence and data science.
Explore the MSc →03 · RESEARCH
PhD in Computer Science
Doctoral research across theoretical computing, security, computer vision, AI and optimisation.
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Department of Computer Science
Find us at Makerere University's College of Computing & Information Sciences in Kampala.
Contact the departmentAddressPlot 56, Pool Road, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
PostalP.O. Box 7062, Kampala
Phone+256 392 000180
HoursAcademic year: 8:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm–5:00pm