Postgraduate Programmes (Old)

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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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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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1 day ago

April 24, 2026

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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4 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20^th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.***

The 2^nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1^st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1^st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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4 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human
Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to
provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: 04^th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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