Makerere University on defensive amid performance decline reports

Makerere Ranking Saga: Times Higher Education Issues Clarification Amid Public Outburst » Business Focus

Times Higher Education (THE) has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings. In a statement dated July 9, 2025, THE, the publishers of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, said media and public discussions had misrepresented Makerere’s performance. It clarified that Makerere was not ranked 41st globally as …

Makerere University on defensive amid performance decline reports

Makerere University found itself in the spotlight after a report by the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings showed it had fallen from the top 10 in Africa to 41st place. The 2025 rankings evaluated universities across 18 metrics, including teaching quality, research output and impact, industry partnerships, and international outlook. However, the university defended itself in a statement, citing reports that placed it in a better position…