General
Admission Requirements, 2010/2011 Academic Year
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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.
- The following Programmes have no Diploma Scheme.
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Education
- B.A. Education
- 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:
- Medical Laboratory Technologists
- Radiographers
- Physiotherapists
- Anaesthetic Officers
- Medical Assistants
- Orthopaedic 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
- 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.
- b) An overall average mark of at least 60% in all the
- examinations.
- 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:
- Uganda Diploma in Hotel and Institutional Catering
- Diploma in Business Studies
- Higher Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma from the Institute of Bankers
- Business Diploma from NTCs
- 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
- Any two other subjects from among:
- Secretarial Duties Stage II
- Office Practice/Management Stage
- Commerce/Economics Stage II
- (iv) Accounting Stage II
- (v) General Principles of Law Stage II
- 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
- 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.
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.
- The following Programmes have no Diploma Scheme.
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Education
- B.A. Education
- 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:
- Medical Laboratory Technologists
- Radiographers
- Physiotherapists
- Anaesthetic Officers
- Medical Assistants
- Orthopaedic 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
- 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.
- b) An overall average mark of at least 60% in all the
- examinations.
- 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:
- Uganda Diploma in Hotel and Institutional Catering
- Diploma in Business Studies
- Higher Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma from the Institute of Bankers
- Business Diploma from NTCs
- 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
- Any two other subjects from among:
- Secretarial Duties Stage II
- Office Practice/Management Stage
- Commerce/Economics Stage II
- (iv) Accounting Stage II
- (v) General Principles of Law Stage II
- 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
- 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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Application for Admission to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2025/26
Published
3 days agoon
January 3, 2025By
Mak Editor
1. HOW TO APPLY
Application will be online using the AIMS System after getting a pay reference number but you will have to submit certified copies of your Diploma transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to office 310, level 3 Senate Building after payment of application fees.
2. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USERGUIDE
- Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL http://apply.mak.ac.ug
- Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid. If you changed your names please go to Senate Building Office 301 with an affidavit supporting the name change.
- A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.
- The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
- To fill a form the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme.
- Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button
- Make a payment at any of bank used by URA
- Print the filled form and attach certified copies of your academic documents.
3. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR
PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES
- Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug
- Fill in your name;
- Fill in your email;
- Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next
- Click on the option number;
- Application fee is 50,000/=(Undergraduate) continue and get the pay reference number
- Go to the Bank and pay
- Go to room 310 Senate Building and submit certified copies of your academic documents.
WARNING
- Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s
Academic documents to support their applications for admission. The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.
- Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office. Those who buy them do so at their own risk.
- Â Â Â Â Â The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agents to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.
The deadline for receiving applications is 28th February 2025.
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR
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Admissions for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2025/2026 AY
Published
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January 2, 2025By
Mak Editor
The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Diploma Holders only for admission under the Government Sponsorship Scheme (not exceeding 5% of the intake capacity) to the University Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic year listed in the Document in the link below.
- Each applicant should possess at least a Credit or Second Class or equivalent Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised Institution plus a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiary Passes obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent).
- A non refundable application fee of Shs.50,000/ = (Fifty thousand shillings only)plus the Bank Charge using an ACMIS Pay Reference Number should be paid to any bank used by URA before submitting a system generated application form to the Admissions Office, Room 315 Level 3, in the Senate Building, Makerere University.
- Certified copies of Diploma Transcripts (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions must be attached to the application forms. Incomplete application forms shall not be processed.
- Details of the Diplomas required for each programme can be viewed on Undergraduate Admissions Notice Board on Level 3, Senate Building, Makerere University and the University website- www.mak.ac.ug
- N.B. Applicants will be responsible for verification of their academic documents from the awarding Institutions after admission.
- Each applicant should also attach a copy of the Birth Certificate to the application form.
The closing date for returning the system generated application forms and certified copies of the academic documents to the University is Friday 28th February, 2025.
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Admissions for Diploma/Degree Holders under Self Sponsorship 2025/2026 AY
Published
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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, S. Sudanese and international applicants for the Undergraduate Programmes under the Private Sponsorship Scheme for Diploma/Degree Holders for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
The details are as follows:
Each applicant should:
- Hold at least a Second Class/Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma or otherwise as specified in the Diploma Holders’ Admission Requirements from Recognised Chartered Institutions relevant to the programme applied for. (Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photograph MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.
- Details of the Diploma holders’ admission requirements for the 2025/2026 academic year can be viewed on the Notice Board of the Undergraduate Admission Office or on the Makerere University Website: www.mak.ac.ug.
OR
BE A GRADUATE FROM A RECOGNISED CHARTERED UNIVERSITY. (Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates (not photocopies of certified copies) from the awarding Institutions and one Passport size photograph MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online).
The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 28th February, 2025.
Further details including Undergraduate Programmes advertised in the different Colleges in can be found in the document below:
