University Sports Uganda is privileged to host the 3rd FISU World University Netball Championship

in Kampala, Uganda - 2018

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY GREY CROWNED CRANES

UGANDA• Located in the eastern part of Africa, bordered by Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, D.R. Congo and South Sudan. Uganda lies along the geographical coordinates of 1 00N, 32 00E covering an area of 236,040 sq km and averages around 1,100 meters (3,609ft) elevation• Estimated population of 38 Million• 32 Universities & over 2million students• Although generally equatorial, the climate of Uganda is not uniform as the altitude modifies the climate.

KAMPALA• Total Area of 189 sq km (73 sq mi); Land 176 sq km (68 sq mi) & Water 13 sq km (5 sq mi)• Elevation 1,190 m (3,900 ft), Population Density 9,429.6/sq km (24,423/sq mi) and over 2.3 Million Residents• Kampala hosted 3 World University Woodball Championship 2010 while Entebbe hosted 19ʰ World University Cross-country Championship 2014

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY • Known as the Ivory tower• Ranked 3 best in Africa• Established in 1922, is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa• Current Student population of over 50,000• 2 km from Kampala City Center, 42 km from Entebbe International Airport

The 3 World University Netball Championship will be organized at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda under the patronage of the

1 Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni the Minister of Education and Sports

WELCOME TO THE PEARL OF AFRICA