Postgraduate Programmes (Old)

Published

15 years ago

March 23, 2011

In this section, we enable a visitor to find out about particular academic programmes. Link to both faculty and department

Makerere offers more than 100 graduate programmes, listed below under their respective academic units. Follow the links to the respective websites to learn more about each programme.

Faculty of Agriculture

Master of Agri-Business Management
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education
Master of Science in Animal Science
Master of Science in Crop Science
Master of Science in Soil Science
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Diploma in Animal Production and Marketing

Faculty of Arts

Masters Degree Programmes (2 Years):

Master of Arts in Land Use and Regional Development Planning
Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Management
Masters in Leadership and Human Relations Studies.
Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies.
Master of Arts in Human Rights
Master of Arts in African Languages
M.A. Music Dance and Drama
M.A. Philosophy
M.A. Linguistics
M.A. Geography
M.A. Literature
M.A. History

Postgraduate Diplomas (2years)

PGD in Environmental Journalism and Communication.
PGD in Mass Communication.
PGD in Meteorology.
PGD in Translation and Interpretation.
PGD in Integrated Rural Planning.(forthcoming)

Faculty of Computing and IT

Masters Degrees

Masters of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Science in Information Systems
Masters of Science in Data Communications & Software Engineering
Masters of Science in Information Technology

Postgraduate Diplomas

Post Graduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation
Post Graduate Diploma in Communications & Software Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer science
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

Faculty of Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management
Master of engineering and Master of Science in Civil,Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Master of Phyiscal Planning
Master of Architecture
Master of Renewable Energy (New)
PHD studies in all disciplines

Veterinary Medicine

Postgraduate Diploma in Livestock Development Planning and Management (PG Dip LD).
Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Health and Management (PG Dip WHM)
Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

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In this section, we enable a visitor to find out about particular academic programmes. Link to both faculty and department

Makerere offers more than 100 graduate programmes, listed below under their respective academic units. Follow the links to the respective websites to learn more about each programme.

Faculty of Agriculture

Master of Agri-Business Management
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education
Master of Science in Animal Science
Master of Science in Crop Science
Master of Science in Soil Science
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
Diploma in Animal Production and Marketing

Faculty of Arts

Masters Degree Programmes (2 Years):

Master of Arts in Land Use and Regional Development Planning
Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Management
Masters in Leadership and Human Relations Studies.
Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies.
Master of Arts in Human Rights
Master of Arts in African Languages
M.A. Music Dance and Drama
M.A. Philosophy
M.A. Linguistics
M.A. Geography
M.A. Literature
M.A. History

Postgraduate Diplomas (2years)

PGD in Environmental Journalism and Communication.
PGD in Mass Communication.
PGD in Meteorology.
PGD in Translation and Interpretation.
PGD in Integrated Rural Planning.(forthcoming)

Faculty of Computing and IT

Masters Degrees

Masters of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Science in Information Systems
Masters of Science in Data Communications & Software Engineering
Masters of Science in Information Technology

Postgraduate Diplomas

Post Graduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation
Post Graduate Diploma in Communications & Software Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer science
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

Faculty of Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management
Master of engineering and Master of Science in Civil,Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Master of Phyiscal Planning
Master of Architecture
Master of Renewable Energy (New)
PHD studies in all disciplines

Veterinary Medicine

Postgraduate Diploma in Livestock Development Planning and Management (PG Dip LD).
Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Health and Management (PG Dip WHM)
Masters in Livestock Development Planning and Management Plans A and B (MLD)
Masters in Food Animal Health and Production . (MSc FAHP)
Masters in Molecular Biology (MMB)
Masters in Veterinary Pathology (MSc Vet Path)
Masters in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MVPM)
Masters in Wildlife Health and Management (MSc WHM)
PhD in any discipline

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

Published

5 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

BENEFITS

What You’ll Receive:

$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026

Apply now

See downloads for details

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

Published

5 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

General

Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

Published

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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