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College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
1) The School of Agricultural Sciences
1. Agricultural Production (AP)
2. Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics (Ag & NRE)
3. Extension & Innovations (EI)
2) The School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
1. The Department of Forestry, Bio-Diversity and Tourism (F, B &T)
2. The Department of Environmental Management (EM)
3. The Department of Geography, Geo Informatics and Climatic Sciences (GGCS)
3) The School of School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering
1. Department of Agricultural & Bio systems Engineering (ABE)
2. The Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition (FT&HN)
College of Business and Management Sciences
1) The School of Economics
1. The Department of Economic Theory and Analysis
2. The Department of Policy and Development Economics
2) School of Business
1. The Department of Marketing & Management
2. The Department of Accounting and Finance.
3) School of Statistics and Applied Economics
1. Department of Planning and Applied Statistics;
2. Department of Population Studies;
3. Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
College of Computing and Information Sciences
1) School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT)
1. The Department of Computer Science
2. The Department of Information Technology
3. The Department of Information Systems, and
4. The Department of Networks.
2) East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS)
1. The Department of Library and Information Sciences and
2. The Department of Records and Archives Management.
College of Education and External Studies
1) The School of Education (SoE)
1. Department of Social Sciences & Arts Education
2. Department of Science, Technology & Vocational Education (DSTVE)
3. Department of Foundations & Curriculum Studies (DFCS)
2) The School of Distance and Lifelong Learning (SoDLL)
1. The Department of Open & Distance Learning (DODL) and
2. The Department of Adult & Community Education (DACE)
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology
1) School of Engineering
1. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering;
2. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; and
3. The Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2) School of the Built Environment
1. The Department of Architecture and Physical Planning;
2. The Department of Construction Economics and Management;
3. The Department of Geomatics and Land Management.
3) The Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art
1. The Department of Fine Art;
2. The Department of Visual Communication Design and Multi-media;
3. The Department of Industrial Art and Applied Design.
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences was established on 1st December 2007 under the “Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (Establishment of College of Health Sciences, Makerere University) Order, 2008. T
The college initialy started as a Faculty of Medicine in 1924, until 5th January 2008 when it was reconsittuted as a semi autonomous unit within the universty.
Vision: "To be a center for academic and health service excellence."
Mission: "We are dedicated to improving the health of the people of uganda and beyond and promoting health equity by providing quality education, research and health services. We achieve this by enhancing capacity and participation of stakeholders; strengthening systems and partnerships; and harnessing the power of new sciences and technology so as to build and sustain excellence and relevance"
The College comprises of four schools including
1) The School of Medicine
1. Department of Internal Medicine
2. Department of Surgery
3. Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology
4. Department of Psychiatry
5. Department of Family Medicine
6. Department of Anaesthesia
7. Department of Ear Nose Throat
8. Department of Ophthalmology
9. Department of Orthopaedics
10. Department of Radiology & Radio Therapy
11. Medical Research Centre
12. Reproductive Health Unit
13. Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
2) The School of Public Health
1. Department of Health Policy & Management
2. Department of Epidemic& Biostatistics
3. Department of Community Health & Behavioral Sciences
4. Department of Disease Control & Environmental Health
3) The School of Biomedical Sciences
1. Department of Human Anatomy
2. Department of Biochemistry
3. Department of Microbiology
4. Department of Pathology
5. Department of Physiology
6. Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
7. Department of Anatomy
8. Department of Medical Illustration
4) The School of Health Sciences
1. Department of Pharmacy
2. Department of Dentistry
3. Department of Nursing Department of Allied Health Sciences
For more information visit the College website
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
1) The School of Liberal and Performing Arts
1. The Department of Philosophy & Development Studies.
2. The Department of Religion and Peace Studies.
3. The Department of Performing Arts
4. The Department of History, Archaeology & Organizational Studies
2) The School of Women and Gender Studies
3) The School of Languages, Literature and Communication
1. The Department of Literature
2. The Department of Linguistics, English Language Studies & Communication Skills
3. The Department of European and Oriental Languages
4. The Department of African Languages
5. Journalism and Communication
4) School of Psychology
1. The Department of Mental Health and Community Psychology
2. The Department of Educational, Organizational and Social Psychology
5) The School of Social Sciences
1. The Department of Sociology & Anthropology.
2. The Department of Social Work and Social Administration
3. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration
6) Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)
College of Natural Sciences
1) The School of Physical Sciences
3. Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies.
2) The School of Biological Sciences
1. Department of Biology.
2. Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science.
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security
1) The School of Bio-security, Biotechnical and Laboratory Sciences
2) The School of Veterinary and Animal Resources
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
1) The School of Agricultural Sciences
1. Agricultural Production (AP)
2. Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics (Ag & NRE)
3. Extension & Innovations (EI)
2) The School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
1. The Department of Forestry, Bio-Diversity and Tourism (F, B &T)
2. The Department of Environmental Management (EM)
3. The Department of Geography, Geo Informatics and Climatic Sciences (GGCS)
3) The School of School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering
1. Department of Agricultural & Bio systems Engineering (ABE)
2. The Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition (FT&HN)
College of Business and Management Sciences
1) The School of Economics
1. The Department of Economic Theory and Analysis
2. The Department of Policy and Development Economics
2) School of Business
1. The Department of Marketing & Management
2. The Department of Accounting and Finance.
3) School of Statistics and Applied Economics
1. Department of Planning and Applied Statistics;
2. Department of Population Studies;
3. Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
College of Computing and Information Sciences
1) School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT)
1. The Department of Computer Science
2. The Department of Information Technology
3. The Department of Information Systems, and
4. The Department of Networks.
2) East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS)
1. The Department of Library and Information Sciences and
2. The Department of Records and Archives Management.
College of Education and External Studies
1) The School of Education (SoE)
1. Department of Social Sciences & Arts Education
2. Department of Science, Technology & Vocational Education (DSTVE)
3. Department of Foundations & Curriculum Studies (DFCS)
2) The School of Distance and Lifelong Learning (SoDLL)
1. The Department of Open & Distance Learning (DODL) and
2. The Department of Adult & Community Education (DACE)
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology
1) School of Engineering
1. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering;
2. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; and
3. The Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2) School of the Built Environment
1. The Department of Architecture and Physical Planning;
2. The Department of Construction Economics and Management;
3. The Department of Geomatics and Land Management.
3) The Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art
1. The Department of Fine Art;
2. The Department of Visual Communication Design and Multi-media;
3. The Department of Industrial Art and Applied Design.
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences was established on 1st December 2007 under the “Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (Establishment of College of Health Sciences, Makerere University) Order, 2008. T
The college initialy started as a Faculty of Medicine in 1924, until 5th January 2008 when it was reconsittuted as a semi autonomous unit within the universty.
Vision: "To be a center for academic and health service excellence."
Mission: "We are dedicated to improving the health of the people of uganda and beyond and promoting health equity by providing quality education, research and health services. We achieve this by enhancing capacity and participation of stakeholders; strengthening systems and partnerships; and harnessing the power of new sciences and technology so as to build and sustain excellence and relevance"
The College comprises of four schools including
1) The School of Medicine
1. Department of Internal Medicine
2. Department of Surgery
3. Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology
4. Department of Psychiatry
5. Department of Family Medicine
6. Department of Anaesthesia
7. Department of Ear Nose Throat
8. Department of Ophthalmology
9. Department of Orthopaedics
10. Department of Radiology & Radio Therapy
11. Medical Research Centre
12. Reproductive Health Unit
13. Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
2) The School of Public Health
1. Department of Health Policy & Management
2. Department of Epidemic& Biostatistics
3. Department of Community Health & Behavioral Sciences
4. Department of Disease Control & Environmental Health
3) The School of Biomedical Sciences
1. Department of Human Anatomy
2. Department of Biochemistry
3. Department of Microbiology
4. Department of Pathology
5. Department of Physiology
6. Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
7. Department of Anatomy
8. Department of Medical Illustration
4) The School of Health Sciences
1. Department of Pharmacy
2. Department of Dentistry
3. Department of Nursing Department of Allied Health Sciences
For more information visit the College website
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
1) The School of Liberal and Performing Arts
1. The Department of Philosophy & Development Studies.
2. The Department of Religion and Peace Studies.
3. The Department of Performing Arts
4. The Department of History, Archaeology & Organizational Studies
2) The School of Women and Gender Studies
3) The School of Languages, Literature and Communication
1. The Department of Literature
2. The Department of Linguistics, English Language Studies & Communication Skills
3. The Department of European and Oriental Languages
4. The Department of African Languages
5. Journalism and Communication
4) School of Psychology
1. The Department of Mental Health and Community Psychology
2. The Department of Educational, Organizational and Social Psychology
5) The School of Social Sciences
1. The Department of Sociology & Anthropology.
2. The Department of Social Work and Social Administration
3. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration
6) Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)
College of Natural Sciences
1) The School of Physical Sciences
3. Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies.
2) The School of Biological Sciences
1. Department of Biology.
2. Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science.
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security
1) The School of Bio-security, Biotechnical and Laboratory Sciences
2) The School of Veterinary and Animal Resources
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Vice Chancellor Updates Media on Medical Drones, Road Safety Research & Various Issues
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The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi on Thursday 29th May, 2025 held a press conference to update members of the Media on the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Medical Drone Programme, and the Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, a collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and the Trauma, Injury, and Disability (TRIAD) Unit at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH). Also presented were updates on; Digital Certification of Academic Transcripts, Digital Supervision of Graduate Students, Inclusive e-Learning and Smart Classrooms, and Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laboratory at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS).
The event held in the Senior Common Room, Main Building, was on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe presided over by the Acting (Ag.) DVC AA and substantive Academic Registrar, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi. Presentations were made by Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Dr. Andrew Kambugu and Head of the Trauma, Injuries, and Disability (TRIAD) Unit, Dr. Fredrick Oporia. Dr. Jimmy Osuret and Dr. Esther Bayiga from TRIAD supplemented Dr. Oporia’s presentation. In attendance were; the Director for ICT Support (DICTS)-Mr. Samuel Mugabi, Deputy Chief – Public Relations-Ms. Betty Kyakuwa, Deputy Chief Security Officer-Mr. Musa Mulindwa and other university officials.
The proceedings of the Press Conference follow below;
Vice Chancellors’ Press Statement
Good morning colleagues, members of the press,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this important media briefing, where we share compelling findings from two groundbreaking studies that reflect Makerere University‘s ongoing commitment to impactful research, innovation, and community transformation.
The first is a pioneering initiative led by the Infectious Diseases Institute—the IDI Medical Drone Programme. This project explores the use of drone technology to deliver lifesaving HIV medications and test samples to hard-to-reach populations, particularly in Kalangala District and the West Nile region. The study demonstrates how drones can overcome logistical barriers, reduce costs, and enhance access to critical healthcare in some of Uganda’s most underserved communities.
The second study is the Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. This collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and our Trauma, Injury, and Disability Unit here at Makerere University presents over two years of data on vehicle speed and helmet use in Kampala. It provides vital insights into the human behaviours and systemic gaps contributing to road traffic injuries and fatalities—particularly among vulnerable road users. The study also offers evidence-based recommendations for enforcement, planning, and public health messaging aimed at making Kampala’s roads safer for all.
We are proud to support this kind of research that not only advances knowledge but also drives tangible improvements in public health and safety.
Before I invite the researchers to present their findings, allow me to briefly highlight some transformative developments in the areas of academic registry and ICT advancement here at Makerere University:
- Digital Certification of Academic Transcripts:
- Alumni can now certify their transcripts digitally through the Makerere Academic Records System (Mak-ARS https://makars.mak.ac.ug/), eliminating the need for physical visits. This user-friendly platform allows access from anywhere in the world, supported by comprehensive video tutorials and public communications.
- Digital Supervision of Graduate Students
- We have introduced the Research Information Management System (Mak-RIMS), piloted at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, to streamline the supervision of Master’s and PhD research. This initiative enhances accountability, timely feedback, and is now being rolled out university-wide to improve graduation rates.
- Inclusive eLearning and Smart Classrooms
- Through support from development partners and the Government of Uganda, we are establishing multimedia studios and smart classrooms across our colleges. These state-of-the-art facilities are designed to produce professional, accessible learning content, including tools tailored for students with visual and auditory disabilities. This aligns with our goal of equitable, globally competitive education.
- Launch of the AI Laboratory at CoCIS:
- The newly launched Artificial Intelligence Laboratory will spearhead the development of AI-enabled solutions tailored to Uganda’s socio-economic needs, including localized assistive eLearning tools and context-sensitive curriculum development.
These initiatives are part of our broader vision to transform Makerere University into a research-led, inclusive, and globally relevant institution.
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During his visit, Prof. Aina met with the Project Implementation Committee, representatives from the Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase I Fellowship Cohort, and current Fellows of phase II. The meeting discussed the progress of CECAP II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics.

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By Moses Lutaaya
The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has equipped several Senior ranking lecturers with expert knowledge in a Training of Trainers’ workshop on “Philosophy of Methods”.
In his remarks at the opening of a 3-day training workshop at Level4 Conference Hall – Senate Building, the Director of Graduate Training Prof. Julius Kikooma said, “The teaching of Philosophy of Methods gives all participants the fundamentals to extend knowledge to other learners, hence its importance in upholding the Makerere University values.”
Kikooma urged and challenged the participants to also attend and actively participate in the follow up of learners’ training of students, stating that the PhD students need support as the directorate continues to coordinate the curriculum of PhD by-research that was approved by the senate recently.
“To holistically implement the senate approved PhD curriculum, we are coordinating capacity building trainings of all stake holders in a structured approach with the different units of the University. Many more trainings including Training of Trainers in advanced research methods course are on the way.”
He further urged the participants to be intentional in their teaching profession and in whatever they were doing, adding “Apart from focusing on practices as teachers and researchers, we can engage in wider philosophical debates in our research areas so that we are relevant in the society and in the empowerment of PhD research students.”
The participants for the Philosophy of Methods training were from College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University Business School among others.
During the same training, Dr. Dickson Kanakulya stressed the need to train senior lecturers in the Philosophy of Methods, saying, “The biggest connection is that societal problems require concrete research to find solutions. Our challenge in Africa is that we employ a short barrow approach to find solutions to problems. This cannot work. We need consistent researchers to solve problems. Lasting solutions to societal issues can only be got through training such as Philosophy of Methods, where researchers come up with new models for societal solutions.”

Dr. Kanakulya said that Makerere University remains the biggest research University in Africa and philosophy of Methods helps to come up with good research tools that produce good research outputs. “Research has shown that the higher the number of PhD researchers in any given country, the higher the levels of development of that country e.g. the USA, China etc., adding that research is not limited to only medicinal or agricultural related issues.”
He said philosophy of methods, encourages philosophical creativity in research, “It is meant to bring out philosophical generation of concepts, theories and ideas. It is meant to encourage students to question the existing philosophical assumptions and status quo in a given field of knowledge such that new philosophical concepts are created.”
For successful rollout of government programs like the National Development Plan 4, Dr. Kanakulya said that Philosophy of Methods training needs to be integrated into such systems. “Philosophy of Methods focuses on ethical thinking aspects. For example, for a better rollout of the Parish Development Model, we need implementers to be ethical.” He added.
Prof. Sulait Tumwiine, the associate Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at MUBS said, “This is a discussion where new ideas are shared to guide and gauge applicability in the current knowledge diversity coupled with lots of technological development including Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT.”
He added, “As professors of Universities, we need to understand how we leverage on what comes up so that it does not take our space, but also appreciate how we can support growth of knowledge. The Philosophy of Methods training is the answer.”
Dr. Jim Spire Ssentongo highlighted that Philosophy uses more of the critical mind than Science. He added that philosophy is more of speculation of the mind.
“Sustainability of philosophy Education encourages us to continue training. Philosophy being the oldest discipline retained special status in the academia as a pinnacle of pursuit of knowledge. All disciplines have major elements of philosophy citing examples in the philosophy of Mathematics and Physics.
Dr. Spire added, “If you do not understand philosophy, you cannot deeply investigate anything because philosophy is the reality of understanding everything. Philosophy is the basis of understanding what knowledge is and how it is arrived at.”
Also participating in the workshop was Prof. Joseph Ntaayi from MUBS, in his remarks he said PhD students need the philosophy of methods training to understand how to best to create knowledge. He added that ontological and epistemological questions that lead to good research design methods can only be answered by this training.
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