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A.      QUOTA FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS

          (i)      For Government Sponsorship

The number of candidates admitted to each programme under the Diploma Holders Avenue should not exceed 5% of the intake per programme, except for Bachelor of Adult and Community Education whose quota for Diploma Holders is up to 30% of the intake for the programme.

For the Private Scheme the quota for Diploma Holders applicants varies as will be determined by each Faculty/Institute/School.

  1. The following Programmes have no Diploma Scheme.
  2. B.Sc. Nursing
  3. B.Sc. Education
  4. B.A. Education
  5. B. Sc (Actuarial Science)

B.      REQUIRED PERFORMANCE IN THE DIPLOMAS

          At least Second Class, Credit or equivalent performance.

C.      FACULTY REQUIREMENTS (The required Diplomas)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

 B.Pharm, MBChB, BDS,

 A Diploma in any of the following health disciplines:

  1. Medical Laboratory Technologists
  2. Radiographers
  3. Physiotherapists
  4. Anaesthetic Officers
  5. Medical Assistants
  6. Orthopaedic Officers/assistants
  7. Clinical Ophthalmic Officers
  8. Environmental Health Officers
  9. Public Health Dental Assistants
  10. Public Health Assistants
  11. Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians
  12. Psychiatry Clinical Officers
  13. Uganda Registered Nurses/Midwives
  14. Occupational Therapy
  15. Orthopaedic Technology.

1.2     Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography

A Diploma in Medical Radiography of Makerere University or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.

1.3     Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

A Diploma in Environmental Health Science of Makerere       
University or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.

2.       FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

2.1     Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

A Diploma from the Veterinary Training Institute, Entebbe or Bukalasa Agricultural College.

2.2     Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology

An Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.
         
2.3     Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Health and Management

A Diploma in Wildlife Ecology, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Animal Science, Forestry, Environmental Science, Animal Nursing or their equivalent from recognised Institutions.

2.4     Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management.

An Ordinary Diploma in Animal Health and Production (or its equivalent) from a recognised Institution.

3.       FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

3.1     Bachelor of Agricultural Extension Education

A Diploma or its equivalent from a recognised Agricultural related Tertiary Institution.  Eligible candidates must have a related Post Diploma working experience of at least 2 years.

          3.2    Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

An ordinary Technician Diploma, with at least credit 3 in Mathematics, from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

3.3     Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

A National Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or its equivalent obtained from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

3.4     Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

A National diploma in either Food Science, or Food Technology, or Veterinary Science, Forestry or Agriculture or the equivalent from recognised Institutions.

3.5     Bachelor of Science in Agricultural land Use and         Management

A Diploma or its equivalent in relevant fields from recognised Institutions.

3.6    Bachelor of Agribusiness Management

A National Diploma or its equivalent in Agricultural Business Studies and relevant fields from recognised Institutions.

3.7    Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

A National Diploma or its equivalent in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture or Biological Sciences from a recognised Institutions.

3.8     Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

          Holders of the following Second Class or Credit Diplomas are eligible for admission

                   a)       Diploma in Education, Applicants must have studied the following subjects:  Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Home Economics.

                   b)       The Higher National Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following:

Chemistry, Human Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science, Science and Technology, Catering, Agriculture, Health, Social Work.

c)       Ordinary Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following:

  • Science Technology (Biology)
  • Science Technology (Chemistry, Biochemistry)
  • Food Processing
  • Agriculture, Biology
  • Diploma in any of the Paramedical Institutions
  • Medical Laboratory Technologists
  • Radiographers
  • Physiotherapists
  • Anaesthetic Officers
  • Medical Assistants
  • Orthopedic Officers/assistants
  • Clinical Ophthalmic Officers
  • Environmental Health Officers
  • Public Health Dental Assistants
  • Public Health Assistants
  • Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians
  • Psychiatry Clinical Officers
  • Uganda Registered Nurses/Midwives
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Orthopedic Technology.

     

4.       FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION

4.1      Bachelor of Science in Forestry

A National Diploma in Forestry or Agriculture, or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.

4.2      Bachelor of Community Forestry

A National Diploma or its equivalent of good Standing in Forestry or other related agricultural sciences from a recognised Institution.

4.3      Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology

A National Diploma or its equivalent in Forestry or related Technical fields, from a recognised Institution.
5.       FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY

5.1     B.Sc. (Civil Engineering), BSc. (Electrical Engineering) and B.Sc.  (Mechanical Engineering)

A relevant Ordinary Diploma or its equivalent, with a Credit in Mathematics, from UPK, or any of the UTCs.

5.2     B.Sc. Telecommunications Engineering)

A Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical

Diploma or its equivalent (Credit Class).

Applicant should have obtained a Credit Pass in Mathematics.

          5.3     Bachelor of Science in Surveying
 
A Diploma from Entebbe Surveying School or its equivalent.  The applicants should have:

a)       Passed all the subjects of the final part at the same sitting.

  1.       b)     An overall average mark of at least 60% in all the                
  2.                   examinations.
  3.       c)      An average mark in Mathematics of at least 70%.

5.4     Bachelor of Architecture

(i)      An Ordinary Diploma in Architectural Draughtsmanship or its equivalent from UPK or any other recognised Institutions.

Applicants should have obtained at least a Credit 3 in the Building Construction and Drawing subject of the Diploma.

5.5     B.Sc. (Land Economics), B.Sc. (Quantity Surveying),
B.Sc. (Construction Management)

  • A UNEB Ordinary Diploma in Building and Civil
  • Engineering or its equivalent (Credit Class).
  • Applicant should have passed Mathematics, Building

Construction and Drawing with at least Credit 4 (four).

5.6     Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Candidates must hold UNEB Credit Ordinary Technical Diploma or its equivalent with Credit Pass in Mathematics.

6.       FACULTY OF LAW

6.1      Bachelor of Laws

Any diploma from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

7.       INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS AND APPLIED ECONOMICS

7.1    Bachelor of Statistics

EITHER:       A Diploma in Statistics (at Intermediate Professional Level) from the East African Statistical Training Centre, Dar-es-Salaam or its equivalent.

OR:              Any other Diploma from a recognised Institution with Mathematics as a major subject.

Initially, on an experimental basis and subject to review a candidate who is a holder of a Diploma of at least Credit grading obtained at the East African Statistical Training Centre, Dar es Salaam, will on admission to the Bachelor of Statistics Programme, be exempted from the first year and will thus enter the programme in the second year.  The holders of Pass Diplomas may be admitted to B.Stat Year I.

7.2     Bachelor of Science (Quantitative Economics)

A Diploma from a recognised Institution. The Diploma Programme must have involved Mathematics as a major subject.

7.3     Bachelor of Science in Population Studies

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

7.4     Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics

At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution with Mathematics as a subject.

8.       MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

8.1     Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business        Administration

(a)      A Diploma from the former National College of Business Studies and its sister Colleges of Commerce in:

(i)      Business Studies

Marketing (both Ordinary and Higher Diplomas)

(b)     A Diploma in Cooperatives from the Uganda Cooperative College, Kigumba.

(c)      The professional qualifications in courses such as CPA (Kenya), ACCA, ICMA, ICSA or their equivalent.

Diploma in Education with a bias in Business Education.

The following levels of passing are acceptable.

(a)      For the Business Studies and Marketing Diplomas:
          Credit in Principal or Core subjects, and

(b)     For the Professional Courses:  applicants should have passed the first level or stage of the professional courses such that the applicants would have been allowed to proceed to the second level or stage.

8.2     Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management

     The following Diplomas or their equivalents:

  1. Uganda Diploma in Hotel and Institutional Catering
  2. Diploma in Business Studies
  3. Higher Diploma in Marketing
  4. Diploma from the Institute of Bankers
  5. Business Diploma from NTCs
  6. Diploma in Co-operatives

8.3     Bachelor of Human Resource Management.

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution

8.4     Bachelor of International Business

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution.

8.5     Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management

A Diploma from a recognised Institution

8.6     Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.

A Diploma from a recognised Institution.

8.7     Bachelor of Business Computing

A Diploma from a recognised Institution
8.8     Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

EITHER :      A Diploma in any discipline from a recognised institution

OR          :    A candidate should have completed level one of any professional course.

8.9     Bachelor of Office and Information Management.

A Diploma from a recognised Institution.

8.10   Bachelor of Real Estate Business Management

(i)      A candidates must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related discipline from a recognized Institution and must have passed Mathematics with Credit at O’Level.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of the following Professional Courses ACCA, CIM, CIPS, ICSA, CPA and must have passed Mathematics with Credit at O’Level.

8.11   Bachelor of Science in Marketing

A Credit Diploma in any discipline from a recognized Institution or Candidates who have completed Level One of any Professional Courses.

8.12   Bachelor of Business Statistics

A relevant Credit Diploma from a recognized Institution with a bias in statistics.  Candidates who have completed Level One of any Professional Course are eligible with a bias in statistics.

8.13   Bachelor of Science in Finance

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related discipline from a recognised Institution and must have passed Mathematics with at least a Credit at O’Level.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of the following Professional Courses ACCA, CIM, CIPS, ICSA, CPA and must have passed Mathematics with at least a Credit at O’Level.

8.14   Bachelor of Leadership and Governance

          A candidate must hold a Second Class Diploma in any discipline from a recognised Institution
8.15   Bachelor of Arts in Economics

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related discipline from a recognized Institution and must have passed Mathematics with at least a Credit at O’Level.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of the following Professional Courses ACCA, CIM, CIPS, ICSA, CPA and must have passed Mathematics with at least Credit at O’Level.

8.16   Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management

A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma from a recognized Institution.

8.17   Bachelor of Science in Accounting

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related field with a Credit in Principal or Core courses like Quantitative Mathematics from a recognized Institution.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of relevant professional Courses will also be eligible.

8.18   Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in any discipline from recognized Institution.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of relevant professional Courses will also be eligible.

9.       FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

9.1     Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

A Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Studies, Information Technology, Statistics or any other diploma with Mathematics as one of the subjects from any recognised Institution

9.2     Bachelor of Information Technology

A Diploma from a recognized Institution in any discipline or its equivalent.
 

9.3     Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology

 Possess a Diploma from any recognized institution

For Certificate Holders   – a candidate must be a holder of at least Credit certificate in Computer Science or related field from a recognized   institution.

9.4     Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or Any Diploma with either Mathematics or Computer Science as one of the subjects from any recognized Institution.

9.5     Bachelor of Information Systems

Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science or any other Diploma with business or computing aspects from any recognized Institution.

10.     FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES      
         
10.1   Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

10.2      Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.     FACULTY OF ARTS

11.1   Bachelor of Arts

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.2   Bachelor of Mass Communication

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.3   Bachelor of Development Studies

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.4   Bachelor of Urban Planning

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.5   Bachelor of Arts in Music

A diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Music from a recognised Institution.

11.6   Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

          11.7   Bachelor of Tourism

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.8   Bachelor of Arts in Dance

A Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Dance from a recognised Institution.

11.9     Bachelor of Arts in Drama

A Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Drama
from a recognised Institution.

11.10  Bachelor of Secretarial Studies

(a)      EITHER        A Secretarial Studies diploma from a recognised
                   Institution.

(b)     OR      Advanced Level Certificates in Secretarial
Studies from a recognised Institute, in the following subjects:

1.  Shorthand Stage III     –        100 w.p.m
2.  Typewriting III             –          50.w.p.m.
3.  Business English Stage III and

  1. Any two other subjects from among:
  2. Secretarial Duties Stage II
  3.    Office Practice/Management Stage
  4.   Commerce/Economics Stage II
  5.  (iv)  Accounting Stage II
  6. (v)   General Principles of Law Stage II
  7.   Marketing Stage II

Obtained from UNEB or an equivalent examining body.
12.     SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS

 Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts

(a)      A Diploma from a recognised Institution with Art, Design, Technical Drawing as a bias or Art  and Design related course like Fashion Design, Computer graphics, Photography and Architecture.

Diplomas other than in Fine Art but with One-year Certificate in Art or Design Discipline from recognised Institutions and a portfolio of work in Art or Design Discipline.

NOTE:    This category of candidates should also possess an Advanced Level Certificate with at least One Principle Pass in Art or Technical Drawing.

13.      EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
           SCIENCE

13.1  Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Candidates must hold a Credit Diploma from any of these fields or related discipline from recognized Institution:

(i)      Diploma in Library and Information Science
(ii)      Diploma in Records and Archives Management
(iii)     Diploma in Library and Information Science
(iv)     Diploma in Information Management
(v)      Diploma in Publishing and Book Trade

The applicants should be strongly recommended by their employers.

13.2  Bachelor of Records and Archives Management

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from recognized Institutions:

(i)      Diploma in Records and Archives Management
(ii)      Diploma in Library and Information Science
(iii)     Diploma in Information Management
(iv)     Diploma in Information Technology
(v)      Diploma in Computer Science
(vi)     Diploma in Secretarial Studies
(vii)    Diploma in Public Administration
Any related Diploma from any recognized Institution 

14.     FACULTY OF SCIENCE

14.1   Bachelor of Science

(a)      A Diploma in Education from National Teachers Colleges.

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics,
Geography or Agriculture.

(b)     At least an ordinary Diploma from the Uganda Polytechnic, Kyambogo or the UTCs and

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
                  
  c)       A Diploma from any of the following Agricultural Colleges:
Arapai, Nyabyeya, Fisheries Training Institute Entebbe, Bukalasa, Busitema, Veterinary Training Institute- Entebbe.

The candidates should have studied any of the following subjects:
Agriculture, Biology.

d)       A diploma from any of the Schools of Health (Medicine)

Radiographers, Dispensers, Nurses, Medical Laboratory
Technicians or Environmental Health Officers.

14.2   Bachelor of Science in Ethnobotany

Holders of a Diploma in Science based subjects with a bias in
Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture from recognised Institutions
may be admitted to the programme.

14.3   Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

(a)      An ordinary Diploma of UPK, UTCs and recognised
Technical Colleges with qualifications in Chemistry and Mathematics or related fields.

(b)     A Diploma in Education with Chemistry and either
          Mathematics or Physics.

14.4   Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

    Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technology, Aquaculture Yacht and Boat Building, Veterinary Sciences or the equivalent from recognised Institutions.
14.5   Bachelor of Sports Science

          A Diploma in the relevant subjects:

          Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Commerce from ITEK, UPK, School of Hygiene, Paramedical Institute and other recognised Institutions of Higher Learning.

14.6   Bachelor of Science in Geological Resource Management

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution with a bias in Physical
          Sciences:  Mathematics, Physics, chemistry.

          14.7   Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

          Diplomas from recognised Institutions with a bias in Biology, chemistry, Forestry, Wildlife, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Education and Environmental Management.

14.8   Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Production

          The applicant must have obtained at least a Second Class Diploma in Science based disciplines with a bias either in Physics, Chemistry or mathematics or a Higher Diploma in Engineering and /or Geosciences.

15.     INSTITUTE OF ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

    1. Bachelor of Adult and Community Education up to (30% of the intake) 

          (a)     Diploma in Adult Education
          (b)     Diploma in Social Development
          (c)     Diploma in Co-operatives
          (d)     Diploma in Agriculture
          (e)     Diploma in Public Health
          (f)      Diploma in Animal Husbandry
          (g)     Diploma in Fisheries, and

          Any other Diplomas which prepare professionals for extension work or other community work.

16.     INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY

          16.1   Bachelor of Community Psychology

          A Diploma or its equivalent from a recognised Institution in any      of the following disciplines:
         
          Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry   and Education.

16.2   Bachelor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

          Holders of at least a second class Diploma or its equivalent from     an Institution recognized by Makerere University.

17.     FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

17.1   Bachelor of Arts in Economics

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant    fields/subjects (Economics, Mathematics)

17.2   Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics

          At least a Second Class Diploma award from a recognised     Institution of higher learning.

17.3   Bachelor of Business Administration

Holders of Degree or at least a Second Class/Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in the areas of Business Administration, Accounting, Cooperatives and Business Studies of at least a Lower Second-Class and a Credit in Principal or core subjects for the programme.

17.4   Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management

          A candidate must possess a Degree or at least a Second Class Diploma award from a recognised Institution.

18.     INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

          Holders of Relevant Diploma (at least a Second Class) in Science related subjects from Makerere University or other recognized   Institutions.

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A.      QUOTA FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS

          (i)      For Government Sponsorship

The number of candidates admitted to each programme under the Diploma Holders Avenue should not exceed 5% of the intake per programme, except for Bachelor of Adult and Community Education whose quota for Diploma Holders is up to 30% of the intake for the programme.

For the Private Scheme the quota for Diploma Holders applicants varies as will be determined by each Faculty/Institute/School.

  1. The following Programmes have no Diploma Scheme.
  2. B.Sc. Nursing
  3. B.Sc. Education
  4. B.A. Education
  5. B. Sc (Actuarial Science)

B.      REQUIRED PERFORMANCE IN THE DIPLOMAS

          At least Second Class, Credit or equivalent performance.

C.      FACULTY REQUIREMENTS (The required Diplomas)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

 B.Pharm, MBChB, BDS,

 A Diploma in any of the following health disciplines:

  1. Medical Laboratory Technologists
  2. Radiographers
  3. Physiotherapists
  4. Anaesthetic Officers
  5. Medical Assistants
  6. Orthopaedic Officers/assistants
  7. Clinical Ophthalmic Officers
  8. Environmental Health Officers
  9. Public Health Dental Assistants
  10. Public Health Assistants
  11. Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians
  12. Psychiatry Clinical Officers
  13. Uganda Registered Nurses/Midwives
  14. Occupational Therapy
  15. Orthopaedic Technology.

1.2     Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography

A Diploma in Medical Radiography of Makerere University or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.

1.3     Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

A Diploma in Environmental Health Science of Makerere       
University or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.

2.       FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

2.1     Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

A Diploma from the Veterinary Training Institute, Entebbe or Bukalasa Agricultural College.

2.2     Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology

An Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.
         
2.3     Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Health and Management

A Diploma in Wildlife Ecology, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Animal Science, Forestry, Environmental Science, Animal Nursing or their equivalent from recognised Institutions.

2.4     Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management.

An Ordinary Diploma in Animal Health and Production (or its equivalent) from a recognised Institution.

3.       FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

3.1     Bachelor of Agricultural Extension Education

A Diploma or its equivalent from a recognised Agricultural related Tertiary Institution.  Eligible candidates must have a related Post Diploma working experience of at least 2 years.

          3.2    Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

An ordinary Technician Diploma, with at least credit 3 in Mathematics, from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

3.3     Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

A National Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or its equivalent obtained from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

3.4     Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

A National diploma in either Food Science, or Food Technology, or Veterinary Science, Forestry or Agriculture or the equivalent from recognised Institutions.

3.5     Bachelor of Science in Agricultural land Use and         Management

A Diploma or its equivalent in relevant fields from recognised Institutions.

3.6    Bachelor of Agribusiness Management

A National Diploma or its equivalent in Agricultural Business Studies and relevant fields from recognised Institutions.

3.7    Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

A National Diploma or its equivalent in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture or Biological Sciences from a recognised Institutions.

3.8     Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

          Holders of the following Second Class or Credit Diplomas are eligible for admission

                   a)       Diploma in Education, Applicants must have studied the following subjects:  Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Home Economics.

                   b)       The Higher National Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following:

Chemistry, Human Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science, Science and Technology, Catering, Agriculture, Health, Social Work.

c)       Ordinary Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following:

  • Science Technology (Biology)
  • Science Technology (Chemistry, Biochemistry)
  • Food Processing
  • Agriculture, Biology
  • Diploma in any of the Paramedical Institutions
  • Medical Laboratory Technologists
  • Radiographers
  • Physiotherapists
  • Anaesthetic Officers
  • Medical Assistants
  • Orthopedic Officers/assistants
  • Clinical Ophthalmic Officers
  • Environmental Health Officers
  • Public Health Dental Assistants
  • Public Health Assistants
  • Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians
  • Psychiatry Clinical Officers
  • Uganda Registered Nurses/Midwives
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Orthopedic Technology.

     

4.       FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION

4.1      Bachelor of Science in Forestry

A National Diploma in Forestry or Agriculture, or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.

4.2      Bachelor of Community Forestry

A National Diploma or its equivalent of good Standing in Forestry or other related agricultural sciences from a recognised Institution.

4.3      Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology

A National Diploma or its equivalent in Forestry or related Technical fields, from a recognised Institution.
5.       FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY

5.1     B.Sc. (Civil Engineering), BSc. (Electrical Engineering) and B.Sc.  (Mechanical Engineering)

A relevant Ordinary Diploma or its equivalent, with a Credit in Mathematics, from UPK, or any of the UTCs.

5.2     B.Sc. Telecommunications Engineering)

A Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical

Diploma or its equivalent (Credit Class).

Applicant should have obtained a Credit Pass in Mathematics.

          5.3     Bachelor of Science in Surveying
 
A Diploma from Entebbe Surveying School or its equivalent.  The applicants should have:

a)       Passed all the subjects of the final part at the same sitting.

  1.       b)     An overall average mark of at least 60% in all the                
  2.                   examinations.
  3.       c)      An average mark in Mathematics of at least 70%.

5.4     Bachelor of Architecture

(i)      An Ordinary Diploma in Architectural Draughtsmanship or its equivalent from UPK or any other recognised Institutions.

Applicants should have obtained at least a Credit 3 in the Building Construction and Drawing subject of the Diploma.

5.5     B.Sc. (Land Economics), B.Sc. (Quantity Surveying),
B.Sc. (Construction Management)

  • A UNEB Ordinary Diploma in Building and Civil
  • Engineering or its equivalent (Credit Class).
  • Applicant should have passed Mathematics, Building

Construction and Drawing with at least Credit 4 (four).

5.6     Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Candidates must hold UNEB Credit Ordinary Technical Diploma or its equivalent with Credit Pass in Mathematics.

6.       FACULTY OF LAW

6.1      Bachelor of Laws

Any diploma from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning.

7.       INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS AND APPLIED ECONOMICS

7.1    Bachelor of Statistics

EITHER:       A Diploma in Statistics (at Intermediate Professional Level) from the East African Statistical Training Centre, Dar-es-Salaam or its equivalent.

OR:              Any other Diploma from a recognised Institution with Mathematics as a major subject.

Initially, on an experimental basis and subject to review a candidate who is a holder of a Diploma of at least Credit grading obtained at the East African Statistical Training Centre, Dar es Salaam, will on admission to the Bachelor of Statistics Programme, be exempted from the first year and will thus enter the programme in the second year.  The holders of Pass Diplomas may be admitted to B.Stat Year I.

7.2     Bachelor of Science (Quantitative Economics)

A Diploma from a recognised Institution. The Diploma Programme must have involved Mathematics as a major subject.

7.3     Bachelor of Science in Population Studies

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

7.4     Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics

At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution with Mathematics as a subject.

8.       MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

8.1     Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business        Administration

(a)      A Diploma from the former National College of Business Studies and its sister Colleges of Commerce in:

(i)      Business Studies

Marketing (both Ordinary and Higher Diplomas)

(b)     A Diploma in Cooperatives from the Uganda Cooperative College, Kigumba.

(c)      The professional qualifications in courses such as CPA (Kenya), ACCA, ICMA, ICSA or their equivalent.

Diploma in Education with a bias in Business Education.

The following levels of passing are acceptable.

(a)      For the Business Studies and Marketing Diplomas:
          Credit in Principal or Core subjects, and

(b)     For the Professional Courses:  applicants should have passed the first level or stage of the professional courses such that the applicants would have been allowed to proceed to the second level or stage.

8.2     Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management

     The following Diplomas or their equivalents:

  1. Uganda Diploma in Hotel and Institutional Catering
  2. Diploma in Business Studies
  3. Higher Diploma in Marketing
  4. Diploma from the Institute of Bankers
  5. Business Diploma from NTCs
  6. Diploma in Co-operatives

8.3     Bachelor of Human Resource Management.

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution

8.4     Bachelor of International Business

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution.

8.5     Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management

A Diploma from a recognised Institution

8.6     Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.

A Diploma from a recognised Institution.

8.7     Bachelor of Business Computing

A Diploma from a recognised Institution
8.8     Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

EITHER :      A Diploma in any discipline from a recognised institution

OR          :    A candidate should have completed level one of any professional course.

8.9     Bachelor of Office and Information Management.

A Diploma from a recognised Institution.

8.10   Bachelor of Real Estate Business Management

(i)      A candidates must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related discipline from a recognized Institution and must have passed Mathematics with Credit at O’Level.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of the following Professional Courses ACCA, CIM, CIPS, ICSA, CPA and must have passed Mathematics with Credit at O’Level.

8.11   Bachelor of Science in Marketing

A Credit Diploma in any discipline from a recognized Institution or Candidates who have completed Level One of any Professional Courses.

8.12   Bachelor of Business Statistics

A relevant Credit Diploma from a recognized Institution with a bias in statistics.  Candidates who have completed Level One of any Professional Course are eligible with a bias in statistics.

8.13   Bachelor of Science in Finance

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related discipline from a recognised Institution and must have passed Mathematics with at least a Credit at O’Level.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of the following Professional Courses ACCA, CIM, CIPS, ICSA, CPA and must have passed Mathematics with at least a Credit at O’Level.

8.14   Bachelor of Leadership and Governance

          A candidate must hold a Second Class Diploma in any discipline from a recognised Institution
8.15   Bachelor of Arts in Economics

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related discipline from a recognized Institution and must have passed Mathematics with at least a Credit at O’Level.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of the following Professional Courses ACCA, CIM, CIPS, ICSA, CPA and must have passed Mathematics with at least Credit at O’Level.

8.16   Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management

A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma from a recognized Institution.

8.17   Bachelor of Science in Accounting

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in Business related field with a Credit in Principal or Core courses like Quantitative Mathematics from a recognized Institution.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of relevant professional Courses will also be eligible.

8.18   Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management

(i)      A candidate must hold a Credit Diploma in any discipline from recognized Institution.

(ii)      Candidates who completed Level One of relevant professional Courses will also be eligible.

9.       FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

9.1     Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

A Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Studies, Information Technology, Statistics or any other diploma with Mathematics as one of the subjects from any recognised Institution

9.2     Bachelor of Information Technology

A Diploma from a recognized Institution in any discipline or its equivalent.
 

9.3     Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology

 Possess a Diploma from any recognized institution

For Certificate Holders   – a candidate must be a holder of at least Credit certificate in Computer Science or related field from a recognized   institution.

9.4     Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or Any Diploma with either Mathematics or Computer Science as one of the subjects from any recognized Institution.

9.5     Bachelor of Information Systems

Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science or any other Diploma with business or computing aspects from any recognized Institution.

10.     FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES      
         
10.1   Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

10.2      Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.     FACULTY OF ARTS

11.1   Bachelor of Arts

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.2   Bachelor of Mass Communication

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.3   Bachelor of Development Studies

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.4   Bachelor of Urban Planning

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.5   Bachelor of Arts in Music

A diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Music from a recognised Institution.

11.6   Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

          11.7   Bachelor of Tourism

Any diploma from a recognised Institution.

11.8   Bachelor of Arts in Dance

A Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Dance from a recognised Institution.

11.9     Bachelor of Arts in Drama

A Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Drama
from a recognised Institution.

11.10  Bachelor of Secretarial Studies

(a)      EITHER        A Secretarial Studies diploma from a recognised
                   Institution.

(b)     OR      Advanced Level Certificates in Secretarial
Studies from a recognised Institute, in the following subjects:

1.  Shorthand Stage III     –        100 w.p.m
2.  Typewriting III             –          50.w.p.m.
3.  Business English Stage III and

  1. Any two other subjects from among:
  2. Secretarial Duties Stage II
  3.    Office Practice/Management Stage
  4.   Commerce/Economics Stage II
  5.  (iv)  Accounting Stage II
  6. (v)   General Principles of Law Stage II
  7.   Marketing Stage II

Obtained from UNEB or an equivalent examining body.
12.     SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS

 Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts

(a)      A Diploma from a recognised Institution with Art, Design, Technical Drawing as a bias or Art  and Design related course like Fashion Design, Computer graphics, Photography and Architecture.

Diplomas other than in Fine Art but with One-year Certificate in Art or Design Discipline from recognised Institutions and a portfolio of work in Art or Design Discipline.

NOTE:    This category of candidates should also possess an Advanced Level Certificate with at least One Principle Pass in Art or Technical Drawing.

13.      EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
           SCIENCE

13.1  Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Candidates must hold a Credit Diploma from any of these fields or related discipline from recognized Institution:

(i)      Diploma in Library and Information Science
(ii)      Diploma in Records and Archives Management
(iii)     Diploma in Library and Information Science
(iv)     Diploma in Information Management
(v)      Diploma in Publishing and Book Trade

The applicants should be strongly recommended by their employers.

13.2  Bachelor of Records and Archives Management

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from recognized Institutions:

(i)      Diploma in Records and Archives Management
(ii)      Diploma in Library and Information Science
(iii)     Diploma in Information Management
(iv)     Diploma in Information Technology
(v)      Diploma in Computer Science
(vi)     Diploma in Secretarial Studies
(vii)    Diploma in Public Administration
Any related Diploma from any recognized Institution 

14.     FACULTY OF SCIENCE

14.1   Bachelor of Science

(a)      A Diploma in Education from National Teachers Colleges.

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics,
Geography or Agriculture.

(b)     At least an ordinary Diploma from the Uganda Polytechnic, Kyambogo or the UTCs and

The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
                  
  c)       A Diploma from any of the following Agricultural Colleges:
Arapai, Nyabyeya, Fisheries Training Institute Entebbe, Bukalasa, Busitema, Veterinary Training Institute- Entebbe.

The candidates should have studied any of the following subjects:
Agriculture, Biology.

d)       A diploma from any of the Schools of Health (Medicine)

Radiographers, Dispensers, Nurses, Medical Laboratory
Technicians or Environmental Health Officers.

14.2   Bachelor of Science in Ethnobotany

Holders of a Diploma in Science based subjects with a bias in
Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture from recognised Institutions
may be admitted to the programme.

14.3   Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

(a)      An ordinary Diploma of UPK, UTCs and recognised
Technical Colleges with qualifications in Chemistry and Mathematics or related fields.

(b)     A Diploma in Education with Chemistry and either
          Mathematics or Physics.

14.4   Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

    Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technology, Aquaculture Yacht and Boat Building, Veterinary Sciences or the equivalent from recognised Institutions.
14.5   Bachelor of Sports Science

          A Diploma in the relevant subjects:

          Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Commerce from ITEK, UPK, School of Hygiene, Paramedical Institute and other recognised Institutions of Higher Learning.

14.6   Bachelor of Science in Geological Resource Management

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution with a bias in Physical
          Sciences:  Mathematics, Physics, chemistry.

          14.7   Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

          Diplomas from recognised Institutions with a bias in Biology, chemistry, Forestry, Wildlife, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Education and Environmental Management.

14.8   Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Production

          The applicant must have obtained at least a Second Class Diploma in Science based disciplines with a bias either in Physics, Chemistry or mathematics or a Higher Diploma in Engineering and /or Geosciences.

15.     INSTITUTE OF ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

    1. Bachelor of Adult and Community Education up to (30% of the intake) 

          (a)     Diploma in Adult Education
          (b)     Diploma in Social Development
          (c)     Diploma in Co-operatives
          (d)     Diploma in Agriculture
          (e)     Diploma in Public Health
          (f)      Diploma in Animal Husbandry
          (g)     Diploma in Fisheries, and

          Any other Diplomas which prepare professionals for extension work or other community work.

16.     INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY

          16.1   Bachelor of Community Psychology

          A Diploma or its equivalent from a recognised Institution in any      of the following disciplines:
         
          Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry   and Education.

16.2   Bachelor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

          Holders of at least a second class Diploma or its equivalent from     an Institution recognized by Makerere University.

17.     FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

17.1   Bachelor of Arts in Economics

          A Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant    fields/subjects (Economics, Mathematics)

17.2   Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics

          At least a Second Class Diploma award from a recognised     Institution of higher learning.

17.3   Bachelor of Business Administration

Holders of Degree or at least a Second Class/Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in the areas of Business Administration, Accounting, Cooperatives and Business Studies of at least a Lower Second-Class and a Credit in Principal or core subjects for the programme.

17.4   Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management

          A candidate must possess a Degree or at least a Second Class Diploma award from a recognised Institution.

18.     INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

          Holders of Relevant Diploma (at least a Second Class) in Science related subjects from Makerere University or other recognized   Institutions.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Empower Schools in Mukono and Kyegwegwa Districts

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Mr. John Osuna, the Transition Lead, together with some of the Scholars, handing over the learning materials to the Chairperson of Parents' Association at Little Angels Primary School. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.

By Scholars Program Communication Team

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Little Angels Junior School, Mawotto Village, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District celebrated an inspiring, joy-filled event. These two schools were selected to receive the generosity of Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service.

At St. Charles Rwahunga Nursery and Primary School, the Scholars donated various products, including Learning Materials, Geometry sets, Sanitary towels for the girls, sportswear for the boys’ football team, and other goodies.

The Community Nursery and Primary School serves 412 pupils with severe challenges due to inadequate infrastructure. The buildings are dilapidated, there is a shortage of desks, and the classrooms are small and overcrowded. These issues need to be addressed to ensure a better student learning environment.

Mr. Alex Mugisha,the Headteacher, extreme left, pupils and staff of St. Charles Rwahunga Primary school very excited after receiving learning materials donated by Scholars of Mastercard Foundation. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.
Mr. Alex Mugisha,the Headteacher, extreme left, pupils and staff of St. Charles Rwahunga Primary school very excited after receiving learning materials donated by Scholars of Mastercard Foundation.

Mr. Alex Mugisha, the Headteacher of the School, expressed gratitude to the Scholars of Mastercard Foundation for the kind gesture they extended to his school.

“I am deeply grateful, along with the students and staff, for the generosity of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars. These materials will significantly enhance the learning environment for our pupils,” remarked Mr. Mugisha.

Mr. Nelson Ddumba, the Scholars Council Representative, encouraged the young learners at the event not to lose hope. He emphasized that regardless of their starting point, they can improve their circumstances by staying in school.

Mr. Ddumba Nelson, the Scholars' Council representative, speaking to the Pupils of St. Charles Rwahunga Primamary School. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.
Mr. Ddumba Nelson, the Scholars’ Council representative, speaking to the Pupils of St. Charles Rwahunga Primamary School.

“Listen, my fellow students: do not give up. The only path to transforming your circumstances is through a steadfast commitment to your education and remaining in school. I have been in your shoes, but I pushed through and succeeded thanks to my mother’s unwavering support. Today, I proudly attend Makerere University, one of the leading institutions in Uganda. Embrace the challenge ahead and make your education your top priority!” Mr. Ddumba declared.

At Little Angels Junior School, pupils were excited to receive educational materials, reusable sanitary towels, mathematical sets, dictionaries, and textbooks for nursery to primary seven students.

Ms. Sarah Nturo, the headteacher, commended the Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University for the kind gesture.

Pupils of Little Angels express their excitement during a group photo with the Scholars of Mastercard Foundation. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.
Pupils of Little Angels express their excitement during a group photo with the Scholars of Mastercard Foundation.

She said the books will help the school improve its reading culture and performance.

“We are grateful to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University; we believe these books will significantly contribute to improving our pupils’ performance,” Ms. Nturo said.

Nturo also pointed out that they have challenges with the facilities and water as a school.

“Ever since we started this School, the education has improved because, in the past, parents could not allow their children to come here; instead, they would send them to the lake for fishing. But now, the children come only because they do not have somewhere to sit. We have few desks,” Nturo said.

A cross-section of Mastercard Foundation Scholars pose in a photograph with pupils of Little Angels Junior School. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.
A cross-section of Mastercard Foundation Scholars pose in a photograph with pupils of Little Angels Junior School.

During the visit, the pupils mesmerised the scholars with rare dance moves. The excitement did not leave the Programme Implementation team and teachers in their seats, making it a fun-filled event. The audience was left yearning for more.

Addressing the school, Mr. John Osuna, the Transition Lead at the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, urged the pupils to use their school time to prepare for a bright future.

“Do not mind where you are coming from. We all started like this. Education is an equalizer. Now that you have an opportunity to study, focus on making the best out of it. Be disciplined pupils and listen to your teachers. The sky will be the limit,” Mr Osuna said.

A cross-section of schoolgirls of St. Charles Rwahunga Primary School pose in a photo with sanitary towels donated by Scholars of Mastercard Foundation. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.
A cross-section of schoolgirls of St. Charles Rwahunga Primary School pose in a photo with sanitary towels donated by Scholars of Mastercard Foundation.

During the event, Francis Kabuye Kaggwa, the Chairperson of the Parents Teacher Association (PTA) leadership, said that ever since the school started over 10 years back, they have never received guests who bring them gifts like how the Mastercard Foundation Scholars did.

“I think you have seen how excited the children were. We are all happy this has never happened to our school. Who are we to receive these gifts? We have challenges, but with friends like God on our side, we shall conquer,” Mr. Kabuye noted.

The boys' football team of St. Charles Rwahunga Primary School pose in a photo after receiving the sports wear donated by the Scholars of Mastercard Foundation. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University, Kampala during the Annual Scholars Day of Community Service at Little Angels Nursery and Primary School in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, and St. Charles Rwahunga, Nursery and Primary School in Kyegegwa District, Uganda, East Africa, 16th November 2024.
The boys’ football team of St. Charles Rwahunga Primary School pose in a photo after receiving the sports wear donated by the Scholars of Mastercard Foundation.

The Scholars’ Day of Community Service is an annual event where Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University engage in community service as a way of giving back. This initiative aims to empower vulnerable individuals in the community and contribute positively to society.

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Prof. Nawangwe calls for Increased Government Sponsorship for Students with Disabilities

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addressing the gathering during the International Day for Persons With Disabilities commemoration. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

By Mak Communication Team

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, while speaking at the inaugural commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities at Makerere University has appealed to the Government to increase the number of students with disabilities on government sponsorship.

The event held on Wednesday, 13th November 2024 was organised by the Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students’ Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities and held in the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium.

Part of the audience, listening attentively during the event. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Part of the audience, listening attentively during the event.

The day’s theme was: “Empowering Inclusion: Breaking Barriers, Unlocking Potential”

“Students with disabilities should be the first to be admitted on Government sponsorship because there are not so many,” Prof. Nawangwe said.

Hon. Hellen Asamo, signing a commitment card to continue supporting inclusivity at Makerere University and the country as a whole. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Hon. Hellen Asamo, signing a commitment card to continue supporting inclusivity at Makerere University and the country as a whole.

 Prof. Nawangwe called upon the government to devise a scheme and policy for integrating students with disabilities into the working environment after graduation.

Prof. Nawangwe noted that the University has established a Disability Support Centre, a one-stop facility to ensure equal access to education and life, promote inclusivity, and support students and staff with disabilities.

Prof. Nawangwe handing over a gift to the Chief Guest, Hon Asamo. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Nawangwe handing over a gift to the Chief Guest, Hon Asamo.

“Over the years, Makerere University has branded itself as a place that actively and loudly promotes increased awareness about the rights and needs of students and staff with disabilities.” Prof. Nawangwe remarked.

While addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Hon. Hellen Grace Asamo, the State minister for Disability Affairs, called upon Persons with Disabilities to always believe in themselves and be able to break the barriers of the inferiority complex.

One of the students with disability receiving an award for being supportive to other students with disabilities. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
One of the students with disability receiving an award for being supportive to other students with disabilities.

“You have to show people that you have the potential, and when people get to know your potential, they will begin to include and engage you. But if you do not have your potential, nobody will include you. They will think you are just someone who is just there seated and begging,” Hon. Asamo noted.

In her welcome remarks, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, the Dean of Students at Makerere University, said that the University is making a deliberate effort to pay particular attention to the decisive implementation of inclusive Policies and Practices.

Dr. Kabumbuli, receiving the award on behalf of the VC, as recognition for the efforts the university was making towards inclusivity. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Dr. Kabumbuli, receiving the award on behalf of the VC, as recognition for the efforts the university was making towards inclusivity.

“This is where we want all people to thrive and grow. Therefore, we are proud to accept and celebrate our differences and uniqueness. We welcome you here to build a culture of active support for each other and to declare that by championing a conducive environment for students and staff with disability, we are part of the change-makers of today,” Dr Kabumbuli said.

Dr. Kabumbuli also highlighted several policies the University has implemented, such as the Policy for Persons with Disabilities and safeguarding, Accommodation policy, University rules and regulations, the Human resource manual, and the student guild constitution that provides inclusive participation in student leadership and admission policies.

Prof. Justine Namaalwa, the Program Director of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program receiving the award on behalf of the Team. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Justine Namaalwa, the Program Director of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program receiving the award on behalf of the Team.

“These policies protect and enhance the rights of both staff and students with disabilities. For example, we have a student guild minister for persons with disabilities to ensure their voices are heard,” Dr. Kabumbuli noted.

Makerere has directed attention to ensuring accessible and comfortable accommodations for students with Disabilities by having designated accessible hostels and rooms. The University provides salaries, lodging, and meals for helpers who assist students with disabilities. A concentrated effort is also being made to build ramps, elevators, and accessible pathways to facilitate navigation for students and staff.

A panel of experts discussing the issues affecting PWDs and how to mitigate them. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
A panel of experts discussing the issues affecting PWDs and how to mitigate them.

According to Dr Kabumbuli, the University has embraced a drive to facilitate students’ access to assistive devices, including wheelchairs, white canes, brailling machines, hearing aids, etc.

“As part of our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, the University has designated a specialized space within the library, equipped with assistive technologies and resources, specifically for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to knowledge and academic success for all. We have also put in place special arrangements, such as extra time during examinations to enable access to education,” Dr Kabumbuli said.

Hon. Minister representing students with disabilities on the students' guild addressing the audience. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Hon. Minister representing students with disabilities on the students’ guild addressing the audience.

Dr. Kabumbuli acknowledged the support from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the Ministry of Gender, and the School of Law, which are committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and equity for People with Disabilities.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on December 3rd to raise awareness and support for people with disabilities worldwide.

The Commemorative card that was signed by guest as commitment to supporting inclusivity at Makerere University. Office of the Dean of Students and the 90th Students' Guild-Ministry of Students with Disabilities inaugural International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration, 13th November 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
The Commemorative card that was signed by guest as commitment to supporting inclusivity at Makerere University.

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The 3rd Fundis and Technicians sensitization event and exhibition held successfully

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The 3rd annual Fundis and Technicians sensitization event and exhibition by manufacturers of building materials organized by the Department Architecture and Physical Planning at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University came to a close with a call for increased partnerships between training institutions and the community.

The event that attracted 200 participants including masons, fundis, painters, builders, metal and electrical fabricators ran from Thursday 24th to Friday 25th October 2024 at CEDAT. It was supported by several stakeholders and was characterized by training sessions and an exhibition of building materials by different companies that make cement, paint, water tanks tiles and many more.

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, Makerere University.

Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe at the opening of the training. In his remarks, he extended appreciation to the technicians for accepting to take part in the training which he said was key in ensuring that they gain from continuous learning. Prof. Alinaitwe observed that although some of them did not get through formal training, it was important that they took part in such training programs to keep abreast of the developments in the construction industry where they undertake the bulk of the work as masons, technicians, plumbers, and metal fabricators.

‘Keep improving, we need to up our game in terms of quality’, he said while making reference to the need for quality output.  He cautioned them on issues of cost and cheating of their clients by making realistic costs.  ‘We need to cost the work well taking into account the materials, the labor, the equipment used, and the overheads’.  The other area that needed to be taken care of by the technicians included time management, which reflects on attitudes towards work, team work.   While addressing the gathering in his capacity as Chairman of the Engineers Registration Board, Prof. Alinaitwe said the upcoming engineering Registration Bill, if approved, has a provision for the registration of all artisans and hence the need to have the minimum requirements for the stakeholders to be registered. He also stressed the need to bring on board as more women as possible.  ‘We want to see more women, who can do some aspects in construction better than men like painting.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi, the Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University.

Prof. Moses Musinguzi, the Principal of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology while welcoming the trainees to the college said the training is a good initiative that will help address challenge of skill and work match.  He encouraged the trainees to do smart work, and take due consideration of ethics and customer care. He encouraged the department to extend the training opportunity to other units of the college and the university and also make it more formal, as part and parcel of the training program of the college in liaison with bodies like UBTEB.

Assoc. Prof. Kizito Maria Kasule, the Deputy Principal CEDAT while appreciating the initiative of the department said countries like Germany have apprenticeship training that help the training of students to gain skills equivalent to those acquired while in formal institutions of learning.  He said the academia in Uganda is increasingly recognizing the importance of the informal sector in the growth of the country. ‘We need to learn from you. Almost 90% of the people in the construction industry have been informally trained’. He said by learning from each other, the two sectors jointly make a contribution towards the development of the country.

Dr. Amin Tamale Kiggundu, the head of the Department of Architecture and Physical Planning said the initiative, a community outreach program of the college started three years ago in the year 2022 with 60 Fundis and masons, in 2023, the number was increased to 120 Fundis and the current 2024, was 200 Fundis of various categories, including painters, builders, metal fabricators, plumbers and electrical fabricators. He said this community outreach program aims at sharing the accumulated scientific knowledge in building, design and construction technologies at CEDAT, sharing the expertise, knowledge and experiences with communities in greater Kampala and hence bridging the existing knowledge and skills gap between the training institutions and the communities.

Dr. Amin Tamale Kiggundu, the head of the Department of Architecture and Physical Planning, Makerere University

The 21st century is characterized by collaboration, partnerships, and establishment of knowledge economies.  He said based on the trainings held so far, it is clear that partnerships between the training institutions and the communities were possible especially the Fundis who are closer to the communities. ‘We also want to learn from the Fundi’s experiences, how they are able to connect to the communities in some cases better than those who have gone through the training institutions’, he said. He further noted that the majority of fundis are young people that need to be supported with skills and other ways of nurturing them. The dream of the department, he said is to introduce an open door policy that allows fundis and other university students to come to learn.  

Several organizations supported the event and participated in the exhibition and they included Habitat for Humanity, Uganda, Green Building Council Uganda, The National Building Board, Uganda Clays Limited, Centenary Bank, Steel and Tube Industries Ltd, Simba Cement, Plascon, Goodwill, Cresttanks among others.

Alex Isemaghendera

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