About

The school of Engineering is one of the three schools that form the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology. It was formed during the formation of Colleges at Makerere University in 2011. The School of Engineering houses the three traditional Engineering Departments in Makerere University, namely; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering. These departments, were established at Makerere University in 1970. The school has a vision to be the leading school in Engineering Education and Research innovations. The mission is to graduate engineers who are well founded in engineering fundamentals, blended with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and are prepared to meet the market technical challenges and the needs of the society.

The school is committed to:

1) Supporting excellence, innovation and cross-disciplinary initiatives in teaching and research.

2) Encouraging opportunities for students to grow beyond their chosen disciplines by participating in industry-sponsored projects, exchange programs, and research activities.

3) Providing an academic environment conducive to staff achieving the highest levels of academic and research excellence.

4) Continuing to be the top engineering school in the region.

5) Providing national leadership in undergraduate and graduate engineering education.

The School offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines consisting of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.