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

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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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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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Makerere University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga Appointed 2nd Deputy Prime Minister

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The Chancellor, Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga gestures during an interview on 17th January 2025. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, CAES, CEDAT and CHUSS. 17th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Makerere University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga as Uganda’s Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament.

The appointment was announced on May 26, 2026, as part of the cabinet reshuffle for the 2026–2031 government term. Dr. Kiyonga now assumes one of the senior leadership positions in government while continuing to serve as Chancellor of Makerere University.

Dr. Kiyonga is both Chancellor and alumnus of Makerere University. He studied at Makerere University School of Medicine from 1973 to 1978, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). He later obtained a Master of Health Science in Population Dynamics from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in 2004.

Born on September 19, 1952, in Kasese District, Dr. Kiyonga attended Bwera Primary School, Nyakasura School, and Kings College Budo before joining Makerere University.

He was appointed Chancellor of Makerere University in August 2024 and formally installed in October 2024, succeeding Professor Ezra Suruma.

Incoming Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga lifting the Chancellor’s Mace.

Political and Public Service Career

Dr. Kiyonga entered national politics during Uganda’s 1980 elections, where he won a parliamentary seat on the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM) ticket. He later joined the National Resistance Movement during the liberation struggle and subsequently served in several senior government positions after 1986.

He represented Bukonjo County West in Parliament from 1980 to 2016 and was also a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Constitution.

Over the years, Dr. Kiyonga has held several ministerial portfolios, including:

  • Minister for Cooperatives and Marketing
  • Minister of Finance
  • Minister of Internal Affairs
  • Minister of Health
  • Minister without Portfolio
  • Minister of Defence

During his tenure as Minister of Health, he played a key role in Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak in Gulu in 2000.

From 2016, he served as Uganda’s Ambassador to China, where he represented Uganda during a significant period of Uganda-China relations.

Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment marks a return to frontline government leadership after several years in diplomatic service and university leadership.

Significance for Makerere

As Chancellor, Dr. Kiyonga serves as the titular head of Makerere University and presides over major ceremonial functions, including graduation ceremonies.

University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga confers a Doctorate Degree upon one of the graduands during the 76th Graduation Ceremony. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 2, School of Public Health (MakSPH). Commencement Speaker-Dr. Margaret J. Kigozi, Makerere University Endowment Fund Chairperson. 25th February 2026, Freedom Square, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga confers a Doctorate Degree upon one of the graduands during the 76th Graduation Ceremony.

His appointment reflects the longstanding contribution of Makerere University alumni to public service and national leadership in Uganda and across the region.

Speaking during his installation as Chancellor in 2024, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet K. Museveni, noted that Dr. Kiyonga’s experience and networks would support the advancement of the university.

Makerere University congratulates Chancellor Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga upon his appointment and wishes him success in his new role.

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.

UPDATE 25th May 2026

  • Application deadline extended to 28th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026. 

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

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How to submit your application                                            

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
  2. Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your 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.
  3. A password will be sent to you on your mobile phone and email.                                      
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.                                              
  6. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button
  7. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                            

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

  1. Dial *272*6# on either MTN or Airtel                                                             
  2. Select option 3-Admission                                                     
  3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
  4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal 
  5. Details of Application form will be confirmed                                                              
  6. Enter PIN to confirm payment                                                            

The closing date for receiving applications shall be 28th May 2026.

WARNING:                                                             

  1. 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.
  2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
  3. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.    
  4. Applicants are advised to use the right programme names and codes. the university will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.                                               

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A’ Level Leavers), Diploma, and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

The admission list is shown below:

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Pre-entry Examination Results for Admission to Bachelor of Laws 2026/2027

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