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Academic Registrar

Published

15 years ago

January 10, 2011

The Academic Registrar is the chief coordinator of all matters pertaining to the academic organisation of the University: examinations, research, postgraduate studies, syllabuses and is always the Secretary to Senate and its committees. The Academic Registry oversees admissions & records, examinations as well as staff development and ceremonies.

Profile

Mr. Masikye Namoah is a Social Scientist/ Graduate teacher by profession. He holds a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation, from European University Centre for Peace Studies, a Masters of Development Studies from the University College in Dublin and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Makerere University, as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Makerere University.

Mr. Namoah has previously worked as a Lecturer at Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, where for 7years; he succeeded in training community development staff in community mobilization skills. He then joined Makerere University administration as Senior Assistant Registrar under the Academic Registrar’s office at the Institute of Science and Applied Economics (ISAE), and thereafter rising to the position of Senior Deputy Registrar, Makerere University School of Graduate Studies. He has previously served as representative of the Administrative staff on the Makerere University Council.

The Office

The Academic Registrar has Dupties in charge of the; Senate Division, Undergraduate Admissions and Records, Exams and Transcript Division, Gender Mainstreaming Division, Graduate Studies and Certificates & Ceremonies.

Contact Information

Academic Registrar
Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah
Room 602, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 533332
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:ar[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

Deputies to the AR

1. Deputy Registrar (Senate Division)
Mr. James G. Okello
Room 611, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 533332
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:jgokello[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

2. Deputy Registrar (Undergraduate Admissions and Records)
Mr. Charles Sentongo
Room 303, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 534343
Fax: +256 414 534125/541771
Email:csentongo[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

3. Deputy Registrar (Exams and Transcript Division)
Mr. Fredrick Kyazze
Room 511, Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 041-531830
Fax: +256-414-534125/4541771
Email:fmkyazze[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

Head of Transcripts Section
Mr. Richard Byarugaba
Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rbyarugaba[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

4. Deputy Registrar (Gender Mainstreaming Division)
Ms. Catherine Kanabahita Guma
Room 402, Senate Building (Level 4)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 541771
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:msgender[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug
ckanabihata[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

5. Deputy Registrar (Graduate Studies)
Mrs. Patience Mushengyezi
Room 414, Senate Building (Level 4)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 530983
Fax: +256 414 533809
Email:prmushengyezi[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

6. Deputy Registrar (Certificates and Ceremonies)
Mrs. Margaret LL Etuusa
Room 503, Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 041-531808
Fax: +256-414-534125/4541771
Email:metuusa[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

For more information, please visit the Academic Registrar's website http://ar.mak.ac.ug

Profile

The Office

Contact Information

Academic Registrar
Mr. Alfred Masikye Namoah
Room 602, Senate Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 533332
Fax: +256 414 541068
Email:ar[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

Deputies to the AR

Head of Transcripts Section
Mr. Richard Byarugaba
Senate Building (Level 5)
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rbyarugaba[at]acadreg.mak.ac.ug

For more information, please visit the Academic Registrar's website http://ar.mak.ac.ug

General

Extension of Application Deadline for Diploma/Degree Holders 2026/2027

Published

10 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Mak Editor

A mid-morning shot of the Senate Building as seen from the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility. Date taken: 18th May 2023. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University informs all intending applicants for Private and Government Sponsorship for the 2026/2027 Academic Year that the deadline has been extended from 27^th February, 2026 to Friday 13^th March, 2026.

Applicants who have already applied need not apply.

For any additional information, refer to Announcements and requirements for Diploma/Degree holders Entry Scheme for Undergraduate programmes for 2026/2027 Academic Year, click the links below.

Privately Sponsored: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2026/03/advert-admissions-for-diploma-degree-holders-under-private-sponsorship-2026-27/

Government Sponsored: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2026/03/call-for-applications-diploma-holders-under-government-sponsorship-2026-2027/

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Advert: Admissions for Diploma/Degree Holders under Private Sponsorship 2026/27

Published

15 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Mak Editor

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.

Each applicant should:

EITHER

Hold at least a Second Class/Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma or otherwise as specified in the Diploma Holders’ requirements from a recognised chartered institution, 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.

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 photography MUST be submitted to Office 315, Level three (3) Senate Building after applying online.

N.B. Applicants will be responsible for verification of their academic documents from the awarding Institutions after admission.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website.

Diploma Holder applicants who hold class three (3) diploma certificates or Pass Diplomas are not eligible for admission and therefore should not apply, except where stated in the Diploma Holders requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications shall be submitted online using the ACMIS system for all applicants. Diploma/degree holders and internationals will have to submit certified copies of their transcripts and certificates and a passport size photograph to Office 315, Level 3, Senate Building after submitting the application online and payment of application fees.

Details of the Diplomas required for each programme are in the document attached below, the same list can be found here: https://mak.ac.ug/how-apply/diploma-holders-application-guide

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY WITH EFFECT FROM 5th JANUARY, 2026.

A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE OF SHS.55,000/= FOR UGANDAN AND EAST AFRICAN APPLICANTS OR $76.5 OR EQUIVALENT FOR INTERNATIONALS, (UGX.286,250=) PLUS BANK CHARGEs SHOULD BE PAID IN ANY OF THE BANKS USED BY UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY (URA)

CANDIDATES WHO HOLD GRADES X, Y, Z, 7 AND 9 OF ‘O’LEVEL RESULTS SHOULD NOT APPLY BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION.

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ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL USER GUIDE

Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug

Signup using full name, e-mail and Mobile Number. 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 611 with a deed poll and gazette 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 (all form sections must be filled)the applicant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the running scheme.
Obtain a pay reference nunber(PRN) after submitting the application.
Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:

1. Dial *272*6# on 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 was extended to Friday 13^th March, 2026.

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Call for Applications: Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship 2026/2027

Published

15 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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 2026/2027 Academic year listed in the document attached 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.55,000/ = (Fifty five thousand shillings only) excluding bank charges 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 are in the document attached below, the same list can be found here: https://mak.ac.ug/how-apply/diploma-holders-application-guide
N.B. Applicants will be responsible for verification of their academic documents from the awarding Institutions.
Each applicant should also attach a copy of the Birth Certificate to the application form.

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The closing date for returning the system generated application forms and certified copies of the academic documents to the University was extended to Friday 13^th March, 2026.