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WAMY to support Arabic excellence in Makerere

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16 years ago

May 19, 2010

H.E. Dr. Swaleh El-Uhaibiy(L) shakes hands with Prof. Baryamureeba. Dr. Masagazi-Masaazi(R) and Dr. Ayoub Sekitto(2nd R) led the team

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) is an Islamic educational organization whose stated purpose is to establish a platform where Muslim youth can get together in an Islamic environment. WAMY also achieves to establish a relationship of dialogue, understanding and appreciation between Muslim organizations and the western societies.

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) is an Islamic educational organization whose stated purpose is to establish a platform where Muslim youth can get together in an Islamic environment. WAMY also achieves to establish a relationship of dialogue, understanding and appreciation between Muslim organizations and the western societies.

On Thursday 6th April 2010, H.E. Dr. Swaleh El-Uhaibiy, Secretary General WAMY, accompanied by a team from the School of Education; led by the Dean, Dr. Masagazi-Masaazi and the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), made a courtesy call on the Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba.

The visit by the Secretary General was significant in reinforcing WAMY’s commitment in a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Makerere and WAMY to help the School of Education with the growth and development of Arabic as one of the languages taught. Dr. El-Uhaibiy appreciated the warm reception accorded to his team and hoped that his visit with open up other areas of communication and collaboration between Makerere and Saudi Arabian Universities.

While looking at an artistic impression of the proposed seven-storey building, Prof. Baryamureeba thanked the Secretary General for WAMY’s pledge to support Makerere establish infrastructure that would indeed cement its position as the center of excellence. The building which will be constructed in phases will have the first phase cover four floors, with additional support from the French and German governments to facilitate the teaching of their respective languages.

mwamai@admin.mak.ac.ug, Public Relations Office

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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6 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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6 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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2 weeks ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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