Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious English Universities in Africa. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935.
In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses. On July 1, 1970, Makerere became an independent national university of the Republic of Uganda, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to its own awards. Makerere University offers not only day but also evening and external study programmes to a student body of undergraduates and postgraduates (both Ugandan and foreign). Makerere University officially transformed into a Collegiate University with 9 Constituent Colleges and as at 1st July 2014, 10 Constituent Colleges including the School of Law, all operating as semi-autonomous units of the University.