The Law Council has released an updated list of universities accredited to teach law in Uganda, reaffirming the institutions approved to offer legal education programmes as of May 6, 2026.
In a public notice issued through its Committee on Legal Education and Training, the council said the accreditation applies to both public and private universities that meet the required standards for teaching law in the country.
According to the notice signed by Committee Chairperson George Omunyokol, a total of 19 universities have been cleared to conduct law programmes.
The accredited institutions include Makerere University, Kampala International University, Nkumba University, Uganda Christian University and Uganda Pentecostal University.
Others are Islamic University in Uganda campuses in Mbale, Kibuli and Kabojja, Bishop Stuart University, King Ceasor University, Cavendish University Uganda and Gulu University.
The list also features International University of East Africa, Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale University, Metropolitan International University, Victoria University, Uganda Technology and Management University and Ndejje University.
The publication of the accredited institutions is expected to guide students and parents seeking admission into law schools, amid growing concern over unaccredited programmes and the quality of legal training in the country.
The Law Council, which regulates legal education and professional conduct in Uganda, periodically reviews universities to ensure compliance with academic and professional standards required for legal training and eventual admission to the Bar.
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