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Invitation for Applications from Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship Scheme for 2010/2011

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16 years ago

December 15, 2009

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Diploma Holders for Admission under the Government Sponsorship Scheme to the University Degree Programmes for the 2010/2011 Academic year listed below.
Each applicant should hold at least a Credit or a Second Class or equivalent Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised Institution.

The application fee of Shs.20,000/= should be paid to any Stanbic Bank or dfcu Bank (Makerere Branch) before collecting the application form from the Admissions Office, Room 303, 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 accepted. Details of the Diplomas required for each programme can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Room 303, Senate Building, Makerere University.

Each applicant should also attach a copy of the Birth Certificate to the application form.
The closing date for returning the completed application forms to the University is Friday 29th January, 2010.
Candidates are warned against submitting forged academic documents.
Note that:

(i) Candidates whose Ordinary and Advanced level results are of Grades “Y”, “ Z” “7” and “9” need not apply because they are not eligible for admission, and;
(ii) Candidates who hold 3rd Class or Pass Diplomas need not apply.
Details of study programmes and diploma holder requirements may also be accessed from our website www.mak.ac.ug.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

CODE PROGRAMME
MAM Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery
PHA Bachelor of Pharmacy
BMR Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
BEH Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
VET Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
WHM Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Health and Management
MLT Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology
BAP Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
AGR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
FST Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
AGE Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
AGM Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
BAM Bachelor of Science in Land Use and Management
HOT Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION
FOR Bachelor of Science in Forestry
BCF Bachelor of Community Forestry
WST Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
ARC Bachelor of Architecture
SUR Bachelor of Science in Surveying
ELE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
CIV Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
MEC Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
STE Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering
SQS Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
SLE Bachelor of Science in Land Economics
SCM Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
STA Bachelor of Statistics
BQE Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics
BPS Bachelor of Science in Population Studies
BBS Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
ECO Bachelor of Arts in Economics
DEC Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics
COE Bachelor of Commerce

FACULTY OF LAW
LAW Bachelor of Laws

MARGARET TROWELL SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS
FIN Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts
FACULTY OF ARTS
MUS Bachelor of Arts in Music
DRM Bachelor of Arts in Drama

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
SCP Bachelor of Science (Physical)
SCB Bachelor of Science (Biological)
SEC Bachelor of Science (Economics)
BIC Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
BFS Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture
BSP Bachelor of Sports Science
BCB Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CSC Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
BIT Bachelor of Information Technology
BSW Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
ISD Bachelor of Information Systems

INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BVS Bachelor of Environmental Science

INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY
BCO Bachelor of Community Psychology
BIP Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
LIS Bachelor of Library and Information Science
BRA Bachelor of Records and Archives

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FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION
FOR Bachelor of Science in Forestry
BCF Bachelor of Community Forestry
WST Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
ECO Bachelor of Arts in Economics
DEC Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics
COE Bachelor of Commerce

FACULTY OF LAW
LAW Bachelor of Laws

MARGARET TROWELL SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS
FIN Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts
FACULTY OF ARTS
MUS Bachelor of Arts in Music
DRM Bachelor of Arts in Drama

INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BVS Bachelor of Environmental Science

INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY
BCO Bachelor of Community Psychology
BIP Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
LIS Bachelor of Library and Information Science
BRA Bachelor of Records and Archives

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Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University

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4 hours ago

May 13, 2026

Mak Editor

Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University. Photo: Nano Banan 2

Makerere University, in partnership with Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Independent University of Bangladesh, Eduardo Mondlane University, and Pokhara University, with funding from Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), is implementing a project: ‘Co-creating Knowledge for Local Adaptation to Climate Change in LDCs (COLOCAL).

The expected outputs of the project include strengthened educational and research capacity, improved knowledge on inclusive Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and Community Based Adaptation (CBA) including delivering skilled knowledge co-creators, and partnerships to support needs-driven, locally-based and contextually sensitive adaptation. The outputs are anticipated to influence policy, planning and practice around LLA and CBA through collaborative learning and knowledge translation.

In line with targets and activities for 2026/2027, COLOCAL project is offering research support for three (3) Master’s students who have completed their first academic year of taught classes at Makerere University and are interested in undertaking research under one of the following thematic areas. The students MUST have undertaken the course offered under the auspices of the project on Disability, Social Justice and Climate Resilient Development.

Requirements:

A first degree from a reputable university in a field related to the focus of the project
Ugandan citizen below 35 years
Good command of English (spoken and written)
Demonstrated interest in inclusive and climate resilient development
Evidence of practical experience in conducting relevant research during and after undergraduate level
Evidence of full payment of all university fees for the first academic year
The Masters programme being undertaken MUST have explicit content on climate change mitigation and adaptation
Special consideration will be given to students with disabilities, financial challenges, students from ethnic minority groups, internally displaced students, among others

Scholarship and study/research conditions

Availability to complete all research activities in a maximum of 10 months.

Scope of the scholarship

The project will specifically cover stipends and support for field activities only. Support with tuition fees, for the research year, will be provided for students who will complete and submit the research thesis for examination within 10 months from the date of receiving the scholarship offer letter.

How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following documents: Application letter, research concept note of not more than 2 pages, academic transcripts/certificates, an updated CV (including contacts of at least two referees) and two recommendation letters.

Send applications via email to: colocal.caes@mak.ac.ug, not later than 20^th May, 2026. This contact can as well be used for inquiries, where necessary.

Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University Download

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Makerere University Waste Management Boosted by Centenary Bank

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

Mark Wamai

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L) shakes hands with Centenary Bank's Mr. Sunday Julius (C) as L-R: Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Sarah Ssali, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Mr. Paul Agaba and SSP Kaheebwa Geoffrey applaud on 11th May 2026. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11^th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.

Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.

Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. — ***Some of the 30 bins donated by Centenary Bank Makerere Branch.***

Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.

In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.

Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony. Donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch as part of ESG objectives, 11th May 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. — ***Officials pose for a group photo after the donation ceremony.***

Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.

The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.

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Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

Mak Editor

The office of the Academic Registrar has released the results for Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination 2026/2027 held on Saturday 18^th April, 2026.

Candidates who scored 50% and above passed the examination and have been recommended to the Admissions Committee for consideration. However, the candidates who passed have to submit an application where Bachelor of Laws is among the programme choices in the application system here: https://apply.mak.ac.ug.

Candidate who are not satisfied with their results may appeal within two weeks from the date of the release of results.

Follow the links below for the candidate lists showing results of the categories of candidates respectively: